In this episode of Skytale Insights, host Annie Robertson Hockey welcomes Ray Caruso, CEO of Lone Peak, for a conversation on leadership, growth strategy, and building a high-performing pediatric dental platform.
Ray shares his journey from serving as a dental assistant in the U.S. Army to leading a multi-state organization with more than 75 practices. Drawing on experience from his time at Heartland Dental and Lone Peak, he discusses the importance of humility, disciplined execution, and long-term team development.
The conversation explores Lone Peak’s shift toward multi-site acquisitions, operational priorities such as improving patient show rates, and the company’s commitment to expanding access to care in underserved communities. Ray also outlines the organization’s 2025–2026 strategic imperatives, centered on people, performance, and community impact.
This episode is essential listening for dental service organization leaders, private equity investors, and healthcare operators interested in pediatric dentistry growth, DSO acquisitions, operational excellence, and mission-driven leadership.