Customer Account Managers: Keating Dental Arts

Our customer account managers have years of experience and are experts at handling customer orders from small individual jobs to large corporate accounts. You can depend on our knowledgeable technical support on any of our products as well as material specs and prices for all lab services.

Bob Brandon - General Manager

After graduating from the University of California with a B.S. in Biology, Bob met Shaun in 1999 and worked for him at another lab. He then joined Keating Dental Arts in 2003 and has been the Crown and Bridge Manager since 2005. His main areas of interest inside the lab include CAD/CAM, implants, Captek and KDZ. He and his wife, Jen, have two children; Rory (7) and Griffin (1). He enjoys coaching Rory's sports teams, skiing, scuba diving and USC Football.

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» 1.800.433.9833 - ext # 401

Jim McEachern - Lab Floor Manager

Jim is the Senior Technician at Keating Dental Arts. He received training in the Navy's Dental Tech School and was a dental technician aboard the carriers Forestall and Intrepid. Jim owned a commercial lab for 18 years before becoming manager of a prosthodontic lab in Orange County, CA. Married to wife Jan for 35 years, the McEacherns have 2 sons. Jim's hobbies include anything related to the ocean: deep-sea fishing, scuba diving and boating top his list.

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» 1.800.433.9833 - ext # 203

Jim Cain - Removables Manager

Starting as a denture processor in a small lab in Costa Mesa, Jim has 28+ years experience in removable prosthetics. He received his CDT in partial dentures in 1991, is Valplast certified and has implant and attachment knowledge for combo cases and hybrid style dentures. Jim was hired in 2007 to oversee the Removable Department. He is married with 1 teenage daughter; he loves photography and enjoys watching his daughter in horse jumping competitions.>

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» 1.800.433.9833 - ext # 405

Steve Tapie - Crown and Bridge Manager

A graduate from Dental Technology Institute, Steve Tapie earned his degree in Dental Technology in 1986 and has devoted 25 years in the industry. With 20 years of hands-on experience working at the bench for his father's laboratory, Steve joined Keating Dental Arts in 2006 and took charge of the Model and Die department as the manager. Currently, he serves as the Technical Advisor department manager and he is here to help. Outside of the lab, Steve is enjoys riding his motorcycle, fishing and working on projects around his house.

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» 1.800.433.9833 ext 235

Brian Sepulveda - Removables Technical Advisor

Although only recently becoming a Technical Account Manager, Brian is by no means new to the dental industry. With more than 13 years in the business, he is no stranger to providing effective solutions in even the most technically challenging situations. The enjoyment of learning something new with each case is what keeps him on his toes and makes him a valuable resource to the entire team. When he's not at the laboratory, Brian can be found playing men's fast pitch softball at a competitive level, working on his collection of classic Schwinn bicycles, and spending time with friends, family, and his European Bloodhound, Kobe.

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» 1.800.433.9833 ext 236

Nita Rodriguez - Technical Advisor

Having only worked at Keating Dental lab for a short time, Nita is no stranger to the dental lab world. Starting out in the industry in 2002, Nita studied and worked hard to develop the expertise she provides to even the most technically challenging situations. With her keen eye to detail, she loves working side by side with technicians in striving for the best quality and the most esthetic cases that Keating Dental arts can provide. Married with two boys, she enjoys every free moment with her family, whether it be playing paintball, riding bikes, or going to the beach.

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» 1.800.433.9833 ext 404

Wendy Wilford - Customer Service Representative

Wendy first meet Shaun in 1991 and has worked in the the dental industry for 20 years. She is an expert in PFM restorations and has helped work with dentist all over the nation. She also has a 15 year old daughter and In her spare time she enjoys playing softball and loves to bowl.

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» 1.800.433.9833 ext 403