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Frank Brown graduated with a Business Degree from Arizona State University , and went on to earn his law degree from the University of Arkansas . Brown continued his legal and business education by earning his Master of Laws in taxation from Southern Methodist University School of Law .
Brown began his professional accounting career in the tax department at Peat , Marwick , Mitchell & Company , one of the big eight international accounting firms . He received a broad exposure to tax , accounting and business matters while at Peat .
Brown went into the private practice of law as a tax attorney where he handled his first dental practice transition in 1990 . After several years in the private practice of law , Brown ventured out into the private business sector . He was involved in the transportation , insurance , finance and medical supply distribution industries . Active in these industries , Brown held positions as the Past Chairman of the premium finance division of the American Financial Services Association , Past President and Director of the Insurance Premium Finance Association of Texas , Past Chairman and Director of the Texas Motor Transportation Association Allied division , Past Director in the J . Rueben Clark Law Society Dallas / Fort Worth chapter and of the B . Y . U . Management Society Dallas / Fort Worth chapter . Brown is a licensed attorney in the States of Texas and Arizona .
Brown is the past president of ADS , a national organization of 25 brokers across the country . ADS generated in excess of two hundred million dollars of dental practice sales this last year . Brown is a frequent lecturer at dental conferences , national seminars , and dental schools . He has published articles for the Texas Dental Association ’ s Texas Journal , Dental Economics , Houston Dental Journal , and is a contributing author in the newly released dental practice transition book The Affluent Dentist .
Brown has worked extensively with local troops of the Boy Scouts of America in positions as Scoutmaster , Troop Committee Chairman and fund raising chairman for high adventure activities . Brown has enjoyed taking scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch , is an Eagle Scout and has two sons who are Eagle Scouts .
Brown enjoys family outings with his wife Jennifer and their five children . He plays squash and fits in an occasional round of golf . One of his real treats is to get out and wet a line fly fishing .
Jeremy Brown earned his law degree from Texas A & M University and completed his undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University . Prior to joining Watson Brown , Jeremy served as marketing director for a software company and a personal banker at a major financial institution . In his current position with Watson Brown , Jeremy performs practice appraisals , drafts contracts and purchase agreements , provides transition consultation , and oversees the marketing of each practice opportunity , as well as qualifying buyers for each practice listing .
Dr . Terry Watson is a graduate of Baylor University College of Dentistry and practiced general dentistry in the Dallas area for over 23 years . Prior to selling his dental practice , he enhanced his business knowledge with courses in accounting and business planning at Southern Methodist University . In 1992 , Dr . Watson founded Watson & Associates , Inc .
Dr . Watson remains an active member of the American Dental Association , Texas Dental Association , and Dallas County Dental Society and has served on numerous boards including those of ADA Financial Services , TDA Board of Directors , and TDA Financial Services . He is a Past President of the Dallas County Dental Society . In addition to his consulting work , Dr . Watson is a frequent lecturer at dental conferences and national seminars , speaking on practice transition and retirement planning . He has published articles in TDA Journal , Dental Economics and
Dr . Joe M . Piazza , Jr . graduated from the University of Texas Dental Branch in 1979 and practiced family dentistry in West Houston for over 37 years . After selling his Houston practice in 2014 , Dr . Piazza assisted the buyer of his practice and continued to work in the practice for another eight months . Shortly after the sale of his practice , he began volunteering at the University of Texas Dental School and in December of 2015 , he became a part-time Clinical Professor .
Dr . Piazza is a member of the American Dental Association , Texas Dental Association , Greater Houston Dental Society and the Academy of General
Since joining the firm in 2008 , he has implemented web-based technologies to improve the firm ’ s ability to manage client information and increase staff productivity . The end goal with these systems improvements is to put the client first and deliver exceptional brokerage , appraisal , and consulting services .
Before finishing his undergraduate studies , Jeremy spent two years on a mission in Guatemala as a representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints . After his return , he resumed his education and served in various student leadership positions in college . Upon graduating from BYU , Jeremy embarked upon a career in marketing and sales , holding a number of positions with major health care and financial service providers . In these roles , he supervised marketing campaigns , participated in strategy development , and oversaw national product launches . In addition to these professional accomplishments , he participated on the Board of Directors for the local Chamber of Commerce .
In his personal life , Jeremy enjoys following college football and backpacking . He and his wife Audrey have four children and enjoy spending time outdoors with their kids . An Eagle Scout and an Assistant Scout Master , Jeremy continues to contribute his time to the Boy Scouts of America and mentoring youth .
Dallas Academy of General Dentistry .
Dr . Watson has given back to the community by serving as a Board member of the Dallas Trees and Parks Foundation and the Trinity River Mission . As President and Board member of the Dallas Dental Health Programs , he guided and contributed to the organization ’ s continued influence on health care in North Texas .
Dr . Watson and his wife Carolyn are active members of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church . Dr . Watson has been engaged in all levels of service at the church from teaching youth Sunday school to serving as President of the Church ’ s Foundation . As a father , he was involved with his sons in Indian Guides , Scouts and Sports where he served as a Nation Chief , Cub Scout Pack Master and Coach . Now Dr . Watson has the opportunity to be part of his sons ’ families and to enjoy his grandchildren .
Even with this busy schedule , the Watsons enjoy getting away to their lake home and spending time on their boat . Dr . Watson enjoys fishing in the company of a good friend . He is a respected father , husband , dentist , consultant and community leader who always makes time to serve and give to others .
Dentistry . He served on the Board of Directors of the Greater Houston Dental Society and in 2014 served as President of the Society . He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the University of Texas School of Dentistry Alumni Association . He has participated in many volunteer activities in the community such as caring for patients at Casa Juan Diego House of Hospitality , Texas Missions of Mercy and San José Dental Clinic , and also provided dental care on a Dental Mission of Mercy to Honduras . Through the years he has coached Little League baseball and parochial school baseball and now assists his son who coaches baseball for a parochial school league .
Dr . Piazza and his wife , Ann , have three adult children with whom they enjoy a close relationship . The Piazza ’ s enjoy saltwater fishing on Galveston Bay and Cabo San Lucas , hiking in Colorado , traveling , and going to Astros baseball games . Dr . Piazza is an active member of the Knights of Columbus and St . John ’ s Vianney Catholic Church and is a founding member of the Bear Creek Kiwanis Club .
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