

In the Bottom 20% of 1808 Similar Sized Companies on Comparably
In the Bottom 20% of 228 Nearby Companies in Chicago
4th place versus 4 competitors rated on Comparably
Robert Fontana has served as TAG’s Chief Executive Officer since he founded the company in 1998.
Under his leadership, TAG has become one of the largest and fastest-growing healthcare support organizations in the U.S. TAG now supports more than 1,000 health and wellness offices across 45 states. The company operates today in three distinct categories: Dental care, urgent care, and medical aesthetics represented by the Aspen Dental, ClearChoice, WellNow and Chapter brands.
With a unique grasp of the intersection between retail and healthcare, Bob has pioneered an operating model that breaks down barriers to care and puts patients at the center of everything, giving patients more choice, greater value and better access to care. Equally as important is his commitment to partnering with talented healthcare professionals and giving them the support, development and network they need to build thriving practices.
Bob has more than 25 years of leadership experience in the healthcare industry. He is a founding member of the Association of Dental Support Organizations, an international consortium comprised of dental service organizations throughout the U.S., Australia and Canada, and continues to serve on its board. Since 2010, he has served on the board of the National Veterinary Association, and previously served on the board of MedExpress Urgent Care, a national leader in delivering fast, affordable, high-quality care for those seeking medical treatment for illness and injury.
Bob received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Management from the State University of New York at Potsdam.
The CEO score provides an understanding of how employees feel about the CEO’s leadership style and effectiveness at Aspen Dental.
Based on 225 ratings, Bob Fontana ranks right below Heartland Dental's CEO, Pat Bauer.
Aspen Dental's CEO is highly regarded by African American/Black employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and employees who have been at the company 1 to 2 Years. However, employees with 6 to 10 Years experience, Asian or Pacific Islander employees, and employees who have been at the company 5 to 10 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Overall, the CEO score has remained stable over the last 90 days.
Aspen Dental ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for CEO Rating Score.
Aspen Dental ranks in the Bottom 20% of other companies in Chicago for CEO Rating Score.
