MANAGEMENT TEAM
Bryan Shields
President and CEO
Phone: (888) 745-4737 x100
Email: bshields@ismiledp.com
iSmile President and CEO Bryan Shields received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis. He then moved on to Columbia University where he earned an MBA. His first few jobs included stints with Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated and Entertainment Weekly.
Entering the dental supply industry in 1993, Bryan worked for several companies that grew and were merged, often being swallowed up by giant corporations. In 2008, after yet another disruptive merger, he decided that he’d had enough and secured funding to start his own company. With a Rolodex full of industry contacts, deep knowledge about global product sourcing, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, he established iSmile Dental Products in Sacramento, California.
Motivated to take control his own destiny, Bryan quickly assembled a team of professionals who joined him in building the company around the needs of dental offices. Many of those people are still with the company, and are responsible for finding new customers, engaging new vendors, and running an efficient and error-free warehouse. When the team is focused, working together and successful, that’s when he’s most satisfied.
For Bryan, there are a number of things that make iSmile special. Direct sourcing of iSmile products from around the world. Building trust relationships with customers and vendors. Even customizing the unit size on bags of sponges to help reduce waste - and more importantly cost - for one of their oldest customers. The iSmile team is paying attention and always striving to do the right thing.
When he’s not in the office, Bryan spends time with his family, attending athletic and other school events. A self-described sports dad, Bryan treasures time with his two son’s roller hockey and lacrosse teams, his daughter’s horseback riding, and cooking with his wife. When he’s in the kitchen with glowing burners and hot stoves, Bryan rocks to the 80s and 90s with R.E.M., Jethro Tull, the Rolling Stones and the Police.
Karen Rushing
Accounting Manager
Phone: (888) 745-4737 x101
Email: krushing@ismiledp.com
MANAGEMENT TEAM
Bryan Shields
President and CEO
Phone: (888) 745-4737 x100
Email: bshields@ismiledp.com
iSmile President and CEO Bryan Shields received his undergraduate degree from the University of California, Davis. He then moved on to Columbia University where he earned an MBA. His first few jobs included stints with Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated and Entertainment Weekly.
Entering the dental supply industry in 1993, Bryan worked for several companies that grew and were merged, often being swallowed up by giant corporations. In 2008, after yet another disruptive merger, he decided that he’d had enough and secured funding to start his own company. With a Rolodex full of industry contacts, deep knowledge about global product sourcing, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, he established iSmile Dental Products in Sacramento, California.
Motivated to take control his own destiny, Bryan quickly assembled a team of professionals who joined him in building the company around the needs of dental offices. Many of those people are still with the company, and are responsible for finding new customers, engaging new vendors, and running an efficient and error-free warehouse. When the team is focused, working together and successful, that’s when he’s most satisfied.
For Bryan, there are a number of things that make iSmile special. Direct sourcing of iSmile products from around the world. Building trust relationships with customers and vendors. Even customizing the unit size on bags of sponges to help reduce waste - and more importantly cost - for one of their oldest customers. The iSmile team is paying attention and always striving to do the right thing.
When he’s not in the office, Bryan spends time with his family, attending athletic and other school events. A self-described sports dad, Bryan treasures time with his two son’s roller hockey and lacrosse teams, his daughter’s horseback riding, and cooking with his wife. When he’s in the kitchen with glowing burners and hot stoves, Bryan rocks to the 80s and 90s with R.E.M., Jethro Tull, the Rolling Stones and the Police.