Meet the Team

Dr. Rhonda Savage began her career in dentistry as a dental assistant in 1976. After 4 years of chair-side assisting, she then took over front office duties for the next two years.

Dr. Savage graduated with a B.S. in Biology, Cum Laude, Seattle University 1985; she then attended the University of Washington School of Dentistry, graduating in 1989 with numerous honors.

She was then active duty as a dental officer in the U.S. Navy during Desert Shield/ Desert Storm and was awarded the Navy Achievement Medal, the National Defense Medal and an Expert Pistol Medal.

Dr. Savage was in private practice for 16 years, has authored many published peer reviewed articles and has lectured internationally. She is active in organized dentistry and is a past President of the Washington State Dental Association. She is an affiliate faculty member of the University of Washington School of Dentistry. In addition, she is a fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy, the American College of Dentistry and the International College of Dentists.

Rhonda Savage, DDS is the CEO for Miles Global, an internationally known practice management and consulting business. She is a member of the National Speakers Association and the Institute of Management Consultants. Dr. Savage is a noted speaker on lectures on practice management, women's health issues, periodontal disease, communication and marketing, and zoo dentistry. See Dr. Savage's curriculum vitae.

Linda Miles, founder of Miles Global, an INC 500 Company, is a true pioneer in the field of practice management consulting.

Her career spans four decades in dentistry and 30 of those years as a professional speaker. Consulting has kept her speaking topics fresh and speaking has attracted the top clinicians as clients. Linda recently teamed up with the new owner/CEO of Miles Global, Dr. Rhonda Savage, to take the dental consulting business across the globe and help dental practices worldwide. Many Miles Global dental consulting clients rank in the top percentile of successful practices in North America with the best-trained team members in dentistry.

In addition to being a member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, Linda is a 26-year member of the National Speakers Association, earning her CSP award in 1983. She also earned her Certified Management Consultant designation of the Institute of Management Consultants in 1993. She is the founder of the Speaking Consulting Network, an annual conference (since 1997) for those wishing to enhance their exposure and business skills as a speaker and consultant. Linda has presented in all 50 states and on four continents to thousands of dentists and team members. She has written three books and produced numerous DVDs, CDs, and videos.

In March of 2005, Linda was bestowed the highest honor of her career when she received the Distinguished Service Award at the Hinman Dental Meeting in Atlanta. In 97 years of Hinman, this award has been presented only 24 times. Other recipients include Dr. Peter Dawson, Dr. LD Pankey, and Dr. Gordon Christensen, to name a few.

Lee Tarvin, Executive Director for Miles Global recently celebrated 22 years with the firm. After Lee joined the company in 1984, Miles Global became an INC 500 company in 1987 with a 544% increase over the previous five years. Lee has been instrumental in directing each new phase of the business from the two-day Dental Business Conferences, to the SunFun Seminar cruises, and the Speaking Consulting Network. Lee's background in dentistry, her attention to detail, and her love of people makes her the ideal speaker/consultant's "partner". Lee is the mother of three grown children, the wife of a retired Navy CWO, and the proud grandmother of six grandchildren.

Char Sweeney began her career in dentistry in 1979 as a chair side dental assistant. She attended Ferris State University and the University of Alaska, and received her degree in Allied Health Science Dental Technology. She returned to private practice as a business assistant, and eventually, a practice administrator. She was an independent practice management consultant prior to joining Miles Global in 1992.

Char has lectured on numerous dental meetings, including the Greater New York, Masters of Dentistry in Australia, Hinman Dental Meeting, the American Dental Association Meeting and the Seattle Study Club National Symposium. She is a graduate of the Dale Carnegie Institute, a member of the Academy of Practice Management Consultants, the Speaking/Consulting Network, and has been published in numerous journals and newsletters throughout the country.

Char's experience and enthusiasm for dentistry, as well as her love of people, enable her to offer concrete solutions to the daily stumbling blocks all practices encounter. She has worked in both the business and clinical aspect of dentistry, and understands the unique challenges that both areas face. Her goal is to help clients create a sound business plan and assist everyone in reaching their true potential.

On a personal note, she has been married to Dr. Dale Sweeney, a periodontist, for 23 years, and has two daughters, Taylor, 14 and Alexa, 12.

Susan Kulakowski has more than 30 years of experience in dentistry, which is the foundation of her success as a leading dental management consultant. She has an innate ability to relate to both doctor and staff challenges. Susan has helped many practices achieve their goals through empowering and motivating individual team members to become extraordinary leaders in all aspects of todays dental practice.

Susan is an active member of the Academy of Dental Management Consultants, the Institute of Management Consultants, and the Speaking Consulting Network. She has spoken for the Holiday Dental Conference, the American Dental Association, and Yankee Dental Congress. In addition to speaking, Susan has written articles for prestigious dental publications such as Dental Practice Report, Insurance Solutions, and Trojan Newsletter.

A proud dental consultant with Miles Global, Susan is honored to be one of two consultants selected by the US Air Force to serve on the DCO, Dental Clinic Optimization, project in 2003-2004.

Dr. Tanya Brown, a leader in healthcare management, founded The Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in 2001. Dr. Brown began her career in dentistry at the age of sixteen as a dental assistant and office administrator. She graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology receiving a Bachelor of Science degree, and then completed her studies at the Medical College of Georgia School of Dentistry, receiving a Doctorate in Dental Medicine.

Dr. Brown is one of a select group of dentists (1% nationally) who have completed the core curriculum at the Dawson Academy of Advanced Dentistry in St. Petersburg, Florida. Dr. Brown is an active member in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Dental Association. In addition, she is also a member of the National Speakers Association and the Speaking Consulting Network.

She is dedicated to supporting dental and health related initiatives and regularly involves her team in activities including the Susan Komen Breast Cancer Walk, Dental Access Days, Toys for Tots, and Children's Dental Health Month. Dr. Brown is a member of the Rotary Club of Great Bridge, Executive Women International, and serves on the YMCA South Hampton Roads Board of Directors as well as the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce Executive Board. Most recently, Dr. Brown was awarded the 'Health Care Heroes' award and the "Entrepreneurial Excellence" award for Hampton Roads.

Dr. Brown has authored many published articles and has lectured to dentists and other professionals across the country. She is the Executive Director of the Dental Division for Absolute Business Consultants. Her experience in clinical dentistry and business offers her clients solutions for success. Dr. Tanya Brown will reignite your passion for dentistry, your practice, and your life.

Dr. Michalski has practiced dentistry in Charlotte for more than 20 years. In that time he has developed a unique approach to "selling" dentistry. His methods are more art than science, more feel than formula. They were born raised and matured in his own practice. The approach is not one derived from a Psychology class or an MBA lecture, it was nurtured through 20 years of banging up against the exact same obstacles you see and hear in your practice every day. Dr. Michalski truly understands the hurdles in front of the dentist/owner because he IS a dentist/owner. Dr. Michalski has been an advocate of technology in Dentistry and an early adopter. Most notably, his office was the first in the country to install 8 operatories of Schick intraoral digital radiography. Quite common today, but when digital radiography was just creeping in to the dental consciousness, this was a huge leap. Since then Dr. Michalski has evaluated several practice management software options, converted his office to "paperless", implemented the CEREC system, began using digital radiography for panoramic images, and established an interactive website. While most of these approaches are becoming commonplace in the current dental landscape, Dr. Michalski was one of the earliest adopters and remains on the leading edge of technology today, always looking to bring his practice - and yours - into the future.

Dr. Michalski was recently selected from thousands of CEREC users in the United States to be one of 8 beta testers for the new CEREC AC Bluecam and has written an article for Dentistry Today regarding the device. Because of his progressive approach, Dr. Michalski has enjoyed a very successful practice which has provided him the time to "spread" the word so to speak. His coaching clients have had unprecedented success since they began implementing what Dr. Michalski teaches. Such success has also allowed Dr. Michalski the time to maintain his golf handicap in the low single digits. Presently it is a 2!

Adrienne MacKenzie is proud to be a Pennsylvania State University graduate and has over a decade of experience in dentistry. From the minute she stepped foot into a dental practice, she knew she found her passion! Adrienne’s roles varied over the years and she mastered all administrative tasks including scheduling, treatment planning, working the recare/reactivation models and marketing. She was also responsible for creating and growing an effective community outreach program primarily to educate all ages on proper oral hygiene.

Adrienne’s attention to detail and commitment to serving the patients first is what drives her. Creating a patient centric practice is key to success! Adrienne’s charismatic personality and positive teaching style will inspire you and your team to recharge your practice. She specializes in team building and all aspects of practice management, particularly scheduling, capturing new patients, effective communication skills, and top-notch internal and external marketing strategies. She has numerous years of experience in marketing and public relations work. She is an accomplished designer and works with many ad and website design programs. Her keen sense of marketing will help you set your practice apart from others! She has attended hundreds of hours of continuing education, including coursework in general/restorative dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, practice administration, and marketing.

Adrienne has been married to her husband, Brian, since 1994 and they have one child, Aidan. She serves as a board member for the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce and chairs the Membership Committee. Adrienne teaches private step/kickboxing classes, loves to bake, and spend time with her family. She enjoys volunteering when she has the opportunity and has participated in Make a Difference Day, Dentistry From the Heart, and Operation Military Christmas Package. She resides in scenic Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.

Jim Stephens, Products Manager, recently retired from Udelhoven Corporation where he worked in Prudhoe Bay's Alaskan oil fields. With a degree in electrical engineering, Jim has enjoyed a long and fruitful career and makes a great addition to the Miles Global team. In his free time, he enjoys boating, traveling, and has an interest in cars.