Position: Owner and founder of Cary Family Dental

Favorite accomplishments: “I am most proud of my wife, Maria, and my children, Molly and Jack. Getting Jack through three open-heart surgeries by the time he was 4 years old was a challenge on every aspect of our lives; thankfully, he is healthy and happy. Professionally, I am proud of building a team of people who truly care for our patients, each other and our community, and of our philanthropic work: Dentistry from the Heart has donated $200,000 worth of work in the past four years to more than 600 patients, and our Smiles for Life campaign has donated $75,000 to local and national charities.”

Guiding philosophy: “I believe in the theory of reciprocity: the more you give, the more you get. Dentistry from the Heart is a great example — we’ve found that we get more out of that day than our patients do. Their appreciation and gratitude are overwhelming.”

Fun fact: “When I was in dental school I decided to get my pilot’s license. It took me two years during the summer and on breaks, but I finally got it. I enjoyed the challenge and the freedom that flying allows. I still love being in the air and traveling whenever I can.”

Advice: “Dream big, and be around the kind of people you want to be like, high quality people who can act as sounding boards and mentors.”

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