Perrin DesPortes is a Co-Founder of Polaris Healthcare Partners. He has spent his entire professional career in dentistry. He has more than 25 years on the business side as a 4th generation family member of Thompson Dental Company, including 15 years as General Manager of Patterson Dental Supply 15 years where he ran three different business lines. Since 2017, he has applied this knowledge as a consultant, helping group dental practice owners and clinicians unlock potential and create generational wealth. He attended Washington & Lee University for undergrad and earned his MBA from the Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina. Perrin is happily married with one daughter. In his spare time, he is an avid cyclist and tennis player, enjoys cooking and reading, and loves good red wine and strong coffee.

Diwakar is a Co-Founder of Polaris Healthcare Partners. Diwakar has nearly two decades in healthcare finance, serving at Sky, Bank of America, Leaf, Group Financial and most recently at East West Bank, where he was vice president of healthcare sales. Diwakar is passionate about healthcare practice success and when not supporting deals, can be found at industry events talking about the latest trends in M&A, dental practice management and financial performance for general, DSO and specialty dental. He has his bachelor’s from The Ohio State University. Diwakar has a daughter and is an avid cyclist, hiker, and foodie.

Rachel Addison is the Operations Strategist at Polaris Healthcare Partners. She is responsible for corporate project management, vendor relationship management, process and strategy development, and supports team resources and HR functions. She is proud of her collaborative work between internal team members and external vendors and support teams, which has streamlined business processes and accelerated company growth. She brings to the role more than 5 years of project and relationship management experience across multiple industries. She has her bachelor’s from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte. Outside of Polaris, she is a competitive tennis player and captains a 15-women team.

Scott Bonetti is the Call Center Executive at Polaris Healthcare Partners. He helps healthcare practices set up world-class customer contact centers of all sizes, applying his deep experience to establishing efficient communications processes that help increase revenue through higher patient conversions, revenue cycle management, and enhanced patient experiences. He is an expert at building new call centers or reinventing existing call centers, which also supports better reporting and evaluation and optimizes marketing activites. Scott has a bachelor’s from The Ohio State University, a J.D. from Capital Law School, and he is a Six Sigma Black Belt. Scott identifies as a rabid Ohio State football fan. When not cheering for his favorite team, he is spending time with his wife and two kids enjoying days at the beach or seasonal skiing in the Rocky Mountains.

Adin Bradley is an Executive Consultant & Fractional COO at Polaris Healthcare Partners. He is responsible for leading clients through creation and execution of robust, multi-year strategic plans. Adin also supports clients through associate equity, health practice marketing counsel, buy and sell side advisory, clinician development, growth strategies, including location growth and vertical expansion, business and legal structure development. He takes pride in seeing clients succeed as well as developing other Polaris team members, and brings to the role extensive operational experience from positions held at Fastmed Urgent Care, American Dental Partners, and Rural/Metro Corporation. He has a bachelor’s from Niagara College in Ontario and an MBA from State University of New York at Buffalo. He is a rabid Bills fan, sports fanatic and golfer. He enjoys spending time with his wife and two teenagers and hosting family and friends.

Kyle Carmondy is a Senior Associate, Analytics Lead with Polaris Healthcare Partners. He is responsible for data analysis, financial modeling, model review, building out and presenting data analysis to clients and third parties, and also serves as the liaison between clients and third parties during debt restructuring and sale of business. He takes pride in delivering in-depth analyses that help clients make decisions about practice improvements and equity programs, and arms clients with the necessary information to optimize market value. He previously worked at Deloitte and Ernst & Young, where he held roles in audit and transaction advisory. He is a CPA and Certified Business Healthcare Consultant. Kyle is an outdoor enthusiast and a lifelong Baltimore Ravens and Orioles fan.

Dea Duka is a Data Analyst at Polaris Healthcare Partners. Dea helps ensure that client engagements run smoothly from kickoff to completion, ensuring clients are supported with clarity and confidence by delivering visibility into the process of financial and operational modeling and data analysis. Dea also oversees communications with any other third-party project partners. Dea has her bachelor’s from University of Connecticut and is a certified Practice Accounting & Financial Specialist. When not supporting clients, Dea takes long walks, listens to music and reads.

Rylee Ehinger is a Graphic Designer & Presentation Specialist at Polaris Healthcare Partners, where she oversees all things brand design, including design aspects of the company’s identity, website, and all marketing and communications materials. She brings more than ten years of experience to the role. She has her bachelor’s from Pittsburg State University and is an avid reader.

Mark Flock is an Executive & Partnership Consultant at Polaris Healthcare Partners. He is responsible for advising on associate and executive partnership models, buy-in models, buy-side analysis, financial mergers, and strategic consulting. Mark takes pride in creating pathways for clients to succeed, bringing together strategy and execution to drive better outcomes every day. Before joining Polaris, Mark spent a decade in banking where he managed relationships financing loans for a healthcare clients and managed a national team. He has his bachelor’s and an MBA with a concentration in entrepreneurship from the University of Dayton. Outside of Polaris, Mark enjoys golfing, hiking, working out and serving on the board of nonprofit focused on helping high school students become entrepreneurs and leaders.

Morgan Machiele is an Associate with Polaris Healthcare Partners. She is responsible for data analysis, financial modeling, and working with clients on M&A and debt restructuring transactions as well as consulting engagements. She brings to the position four years of experience in investment banking and private equity in New York, and is also a certified practice accounting and finance specialist. Morgan is a retired soccer player and world-class sous chef.

Christian is a Senior Associate at Polaris Healthcare Partners where he specializes in growth capital solutions, M&A advisory, and data analytics. He is accomplished at developing custom solutions to help clients achieve their business and financial goals, creatively structuring opportunities for favorable outcomes. He previously served on Deloitte’s healthcare advisory team, where he focused on partnership strategy and data analytics. He has his bachelor’s from Appalachian State University. When not supporting clients, Christian can be found outdoors, skiing in winter and biking in warmer months, or at local concerts.

Kyle Webster is a Transaction Advisory Executive at Polaris Healthcare Partners. He manages sell-side activities by building relationships with clients and buyers, managing deliverables from the D&A team, and facilitating and negotiating optimal exits for Polaris’ clients. Kyle delivers personalized solutions and is an experienced, creative problem solver for his clients, with a proven track record of successful business and financial transactions. Prior to joining Polaris, Kyle was a wholesale credit analyst focused on middle market companies for Bank of America. He holds a bachelor’s from the University of South Carolina. Kyle is an amateur guitarist and spends most weekends playing pickle ball and disc golf when not enjoying time with friends.

Zac Williams is an Associate at Polaris Healthcare Partners. He supports clients through financial modeling and analysis, contributing to equity programs among other business and financial activities. Zac has a bachelor’s from Wingate University and his MBA with a concentration in finance from Queens University of Charlotte. He is a native Australian and spends time outside of work with his wife.