Our doctors, their practices, and their patients are our priority and their interests come first.
Governance
Doctors will always hold a majority of the board seats and lead 100% of the management committees – meaning doctors are always the final decision-makers.
Collaboration
Our experienced, like-minded doctors share best practices and support each other in all areas of practice — treatment plans, new technology, practice management, operating efficiencies, reducing costs, hiring and retaining staff. Consider it the best study club you’ll ever join.
Alignment
of interests
Unlike every other DSO in our industry, Phase 1 Equity’s management team is only rewarded after the doctors are rewarded. Because our doctors are our investors, their economic interests come first.
Transparency
We will always be open and honest and take the time to fully explain our model and timeline to ensure doctors know whether Phase 1 Equity is the right fit for them.
Excellence
Collectively and individually, we are always striving for the best outcomes—in patient care, business support, and financial outcomes for our doctors.
Our doctors, their practices, and their patients are our priority and their interests come first.
Governance
Doctors will always hold a majority of the boards seats and lead 100% of the management committees – meaning doctors are always the final decision-makers.
Collaboration
Doctors will always hold a majority of the boards seats and lead 100% of the management committees – meaning doctors are always the final decision-makers.
Transparency
We will always be open and honest and take the time to fully explain our model and timeline to ensure doctors know whether Phase 1 Equity is the right fit for them.
Excellence
Experienced marketing consultants will provide tools and strategies to enhance your practice’s visibility and advise on marketing strategies.
Dr. Bryan Williams is a founding doctor of Phase 1 Equity. Dr. Williams began his education at the University of Colorado at Boulder where he earned his undergraduate degree in biology. He then went on to the Indiana University School of Dentistry where he graduated valedictorian and earned his dental degree with high distinction. While attending dental school, Dr. Williams received more than ten awards for his academic achievements including awards from the American Association of Orthodontists, the American Academy of Oral Medicine, the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, and the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology. Dr. Williams then completed his schooling at the University of Washington’s highly regarded orthodontic program and is considered a specialist in orthodontics. He has been a certified Invisalign® provider since 2002.
After completing his orthodontic residency, Dr. Williams moved back to Colorado in 2003. After working as an associate in Denver for 2 years, he created Williams Orthodontics in Evergreen and Conifer in 2005. He and his wife are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy skiing, mountain biking, road biking, and hiking with their two daughters.
Dr. Keith Kohrs is a founding doctor partner at Phase 1 Equity. Dr. Kohrs grew up in Hudson, Ohio, a small town southeast of Cleveland. Dr. Kohrs attended the University of Dayton for his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry, and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Case Western Reserve University. After completing his D.D.S., he held his orthodontic residency at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. He also enjoyed an appointment as an associate professor at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry.
When he’s not thinking about making smiles even brighter, you can find Dr. Kohrs spending time with his two girls, Amelia and Zoe. The Kohrs family takes advantage of everything the Colorado region has to offer, especially outdoors activities. Some of their favorites are Jeeping (keep an eye out for Dr. Kohrs’ bright orange Jeep!), boating, camping, hiking, biking, and skiing. They also love motor sports, woodworking, and staying involved in their communities.
Dr. David Chen is a founding doctor of Phase 1 Equity. He attended the University of California, Davis, earning his B.S. in biological sciences. During his time at Davis, Dr. Dave took on many different leadership positions in several clubs and organizations: He served as President of the Davis Pre-Dental Society, Vice-President of the Davis Biological Sciences Club, and an Academic Peer Counselor for the Division of Biological Sciences. He was accepted to dental school at the University of California, San Francisco, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree.
At UCSF, Dr. Dave assumed additional leadership posts, serving as president of the student research group and student coordinator for the UCSF Community Dental Clinic, a student-organized clinic that provides dental care for the local homeless community. In pursuit of developing his skills and continuing his education further, Dr. Dave went on to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, where he earned his Orthodontic Certificate and Master’s degree in Dental Sciences.
As the founding Orthodonticist at True Image Orthodontics in Houston and Cypress, TX, Dr. Chen is Board-Certified with the American Board of Orthodontics. His diversified background and expertise include working with patients of all age groups at various stages of orthodontic needs. He carries with him a strong work ethic and enthusiasm for the application of state-of-the-art technology and innovation in orthodontic care.
Mike brings over 30 years of experience in healthcare service growth companies in the areas of dental, hospitals, surgery centers, physical therapy, oncology and home infusion. He has held executive leadership roles across numerous companies, especially in the areas of growth and operations. Mike has been a part of several start-up and high growth healthcare platforms where he has brought strategic leadership that contributed to its success.
Throughout his career, Mike has been the lead on completing over 80 transactions with healthcare professionals, mostly in a partnership capacity. Having spent most of his career in a DSO/MSO company, Mike is excited to bring the Doctor EquityTM opportunity to the orthodontic and pediatric dental industry.
Mike is a CPA (inactive), holds a BS in Finance from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from DePaul University. He enjoys working out, playing golf, and traveling with his family.
Brian has deep experience investing in early-stage and growth-stage companies, providing strategic leadership and direction in both finance and growth opportunities. Brian began his career in the front office of a minor league sports team, and after that, worked at a boutique investment bank and a single family office. Since then, Brian has held various corporate development roles at private equity-backed companies and most recently assisted in a successful secondary buyout of a PPM company.
Brian holds certificates from Harvard Business School’s GMP program and the Venture Capital Institute at Emory University. He received his MBA from Grand Valley State and his BA from Calvin University. Brian enjoys playing and watching sports, including his favorite sports team, the Chicago Bears. Brian also enjoys traveling with his family.
As co-lead of DuneGlass Capital and Chair of the firm’s Investment Committee, Dan drives the vision of DGC’s thematic investments.
Dan leverages his experience investing in and managing nine different PPM platforms and completing 50+ tuck-in acquisitions to lead DGC’s investment strategy. Dan has a particular focus on building management teams to lead the execution of the firm’s investments. Dan sits on the board of Allied OMS, DuneGlass Capital’s OMS platform.
Prior to founding DuneGlass Capital, Dan co-managed healthcare investing for Sterling Partners’ series of institutional funds, where he personally oversaw $250 million of equity transactions and ultimately $1 billion+ of returned capital. Before that, Dan co-founded three companies, raised $3 million of venture capital, and patented a technology product.
Dan earned his MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern and his BA in Biochemistry from Rice University.
Ryan leads business development efforts for Phase 1 focused on developing new doctor partnerships under the Doctor Equity model. Ryan has both operational experience, as well as deep deal experience, having spent 10+ years in private equity.
Before joining Phase 1 Equity, Ryan has a long tenure in investment banking, private equity and family office services, driving shareholder value through inorganic growth strategies. Prior to Phase 1 Equity, Ryan led M&A for Bridgepointe Technologies, an IT services company. Prior to Bridgepointe, Ryan was with TT Capital Partners, a healthcare focused private equity firm. Before TT Capital Partners, Ryan led M&A and was a founding member of Cresset, a family office with more than $50B of assets under management. Ryan began his career in healthcare investment banking for Piper Jaffray followed by a private equity investor with Sterling Partners.
Ryan lives in Minneapolis, MN with his two kids and wife Molly. He enjoys golf, outdoors and anything related to the great State of Hockey.
