Bonnie Pugh joins SCN, Banta Consulting
The Speaking Consulting Network today announced the hiring of Bonnie Pugh as the Executive Director of SCN. In this new role, Pugh, a 25-year dental industry professional, will join the SCN team in overseeing the operation of SCN.
Prior to joining The Speaking Consulting Network team, Pugh was the Product Line Manager for the Dental Division of Carestream Dental LLC, the exclusive manufacturer of KODAK Dental Systems. In this role, she was responsible for the strategic planning of the dental practice management line of products. In addition, she traveled throughout the country attending trade shows and visiting customers in their offices to bring the voice of the customer and the industry back to company.
“I have worked with the individuals that make up the Speaking Consulting Network throughout my career, it is my honor to join this team and participate in their mission to help professionals propel their careers,” Pugh said. “I couldn’t be more excited to blend my skills and strengths with successful team at The Speaking Consulting Network.”
“We are excited to add Ms. Pugh to our team as Executive Director. She will bring an element of organizational skills, leadership and positive spirit,” added Lois Banta, CEO of The Speaking Consulting Network. “Bonnie is the consummate professional and the exact right choice in moving SCN in the direction of success.
Additionally, Pugh has also been hired as a new consultant for The Banta Consulting Group.
“Helping dental teams excel in their business is my passion, it is my honor to bring my years of experience and desire to make a difference to the Banta Consulting Team,” Pugh said. “I couldn’t be more excited to blend my skills and strengths with successful team at Banta Consulting as they continue their mission to empower practices throughout the country.”
“We are honored and delighted to add Bonnie Pugh to our team. She has, the experience, knowledge and positive spirit that will assist our clients in achieving their desired success,” Banta added.
Banta Consulting is a company that specializes in all aspects of dental practice management. With over 75 years combined dental experience the team consults and speaks nationally and internationally. Their power-packed consulting program embraces proven techniques to grow each dental practice they work with. By utilizing practice management strategies, evidence-based dental services and the most current technology, they advocate a team approach that promotes the ultimate standards of quality care.
The Speaking and Consulting Network is the number one conference for healthcare speakers, consultants and writers who wish to enhance their own business and the business of the clients they serve. Together through shared knowledge, a kindred spirit of helping others be the best they can be and a passion for excellence in healthcare, SCN is reshaping the speaking, consulting and writing industry.
Additional Q&A with Pugh and Banta about today’s announcement…
DE: Bonnie, how does this feel to have a new beginning to your career in the dental industry?
Pugh: This really is a new chapter, and I feel like I’ve been preparing for this my whole life. Lois Banta and Laci Phillips are like sisters to me.
DE: What are your goals for The Speaking and Consulting Network?
Pugh: I want to take the elements of SCN that have worked well for attendees in the past and build on that. We’ve always had the desire to get feedback and grow SCN based on that feedback. We want to continue to provide a great networking experience for our attendees and work with meeting planners.
DE: Lois, as SCN’s CEO, give us your thoughts on this day.
Banta: Bonnie will be the essence of SCN. I’ve known her for many years and seen her integrity. She brings with her the elements of professionalism and ethics. She’s the exact right ingredient to make SCN soar even higher. She’s the natural right choice.
She was also the missing ingredient for Banta Consulting. Laci is a real go-getter. I’m very grounded in ideas. Bonnie will be the person who makes sure the I’s are dotted and the T’s are crossed.
