Many people in the Colorado area know Brett as a dentist – a role that he values dearly. However, he has influenced the world in many ways beyond his clinical practice, especially through leadership roles. Brett has held many professional leadership positions such as Chief Dental Officer of a Dental Service Organization, and is currently the President of the American Dental Association, an organization with over 150,000 members and a budget over $140 million.

The genesis of Brett’s inspired life came as a result of his recovery from substance use disorder – a fact from which he never shies away. His life changed for the better in 1998 when he decided that the path he was on did not agree with his preferred future. Brett says “When I found recovery, I set out to live my best life and do my part to make this world a better place for all.”

Brett feels it has been a gift to share his experiences, his successes, and even his failures. He has found that when he shares, it empowers others to share their stories and hopefully make changes in their own lives. He believes that celebrating each other’s totality – our actualized selves – can go a long way toward transforming the world for the better.

Brett is a catalyst, a seeker, a writer, a leader, a mentor, and an adventurer. He is an avid endurance athlete, having participated in a multitude of events across the country, including two finishes at the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii. In addition to his commitment to personal wellness, he has been involved with volunteer organizations which promote substance abuse advocacy and wellbeing and become a national wellness and leadership speaker to support others on their journeys. He is married to Gina Kessler and they have four children together.

Through The Sweet Spot Leader program, Brett seeks to pass along his experience and wisdom to those who, like him, are dedicated to leading transformational change to make our world a better place for everyone.