Our Leadership Team

Troy Bage

Chief Executive Officer

Troy Bage is the Chief Executive Officer of Tend, succeeding Founding CEO Doug Hudson in 2023.

Dr. Chris Salierno

Chief Dental Officer

Dr. Chris Salierno is Tend’s Chief Dental Officer. A native New Yorker, Dr. Chris graduated from Stony Brook School of Dental Medicine, where he also completed his residency.

Patricia Mahony

Chief Operating Officer

Patricia Mahony is Tend's Chief Operating Officer (COO) with expertise in the dental industry, known for driving growth, operational excellence, and improved patient care.

Ryan Johnson

Chief Financial Officer

Ryan Johnson is the Chief Financial Officer of Tend. A results-driven leader with a strong track record in finance and operations, Ryan has extensive experience scaling multi-unit businesses.

Charlie Wagner

VP of People

Charlie Wagner is the VP of People at Tend, leading the human resources team to drive attraction, retention, and development for all Tend team members.

Thomas Merritt

VP, Revenue Cycle

Thomas Merritt leads Tend's Revenue Cycle team which includes traditional RCM but extends into Payor Relations, Provider Contracting and Credentialing, and Services Pricing.

John Quarles

VP, Software Engineering

John Quarles, VP of Engineering at Tend, oversees tech infrastructure, driving innovation as a tech-first dental provider. Since 2019, he has led key initiatives, including developing and optimizing Tend's proprietary Tend Core platform.