Employees at 42 North Dental rank Geoffrey Ligibel in the Bottom 20% of CEOs in Boston. Similarly, employees at Aspen Dental rank Bob Fontana in the Bottom 20% of CEOs in Chicago. Employees rate their CEO differently based on the frequency of interaction, ability to affect company culture, and drive measurable results.

Geoffrey Ligibel

CEO of 42 North Dental

BIO: Mr. Ligibel is the President and CEO of 42 North Dental, a leading dental support organization (DSO) with affiliated locations across 8 states. Since joining in 2014, he has led rapid growth at the company, building new practices and partnering with established practices. ? Mr. Ligibel started the Dental Group at Houlihan Lokey and spent over a decade in Houlihan Lokey’s Healthcare Group. During his career, he has executed dozens of transactions with healthcare providers, including hospitals, dental groups, and physician groups, as well as with companies providing services to healthcare providers, including healthcare IT, outsourcing, and distribution. ? Before joining Houlihan Lokey in 2004, Mr. Ligibel was a Vice President in the M&A Group of KeyBanc Capital Markets (formerly McDonald Investments). Before joining KeyBanc in 2001, Mr. Ligibel worked in corporate development at NationsRent and in the audit and M&A groups at Ernst & Young.? Mr. Ligibel graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. in Accounting from Ohio State University. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst. ?

Bob Fontana

CEO of Aspen Dental

BIO: 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.