Sr. Leadership Team Eric Hymes, President and Chief Executive Officer Eric Hymes serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Komet USA. Eric joined Komet USA in 2024 as Vice President of Sales and Business Development to build, lead and develop the sales team and strategies in the general dentistry and endodontics product arenas. He joined Komet following a 25-year career in various leadership roles ranging from sales, marketing, general management, M&A and consulting in the medical device industry. Most recently, Eric served as the Vice President of Business Development at Dentsply Sirona, where his role encompassed strategic pricing, clinical education and academies, enterprise marketing, PMO and channel sales with a corporate P&L of $1.6B. "I am honored to be appointed as CEO of Komet USA and to lead a company with many years of service in the market. We have a gifted team that is dedicated to success and service to our dental customers across the nation. Komet has built a legacy of innovation, quality, and reliability, setting the standard for dental solutions worldwide. As we move forward, I am committed to driving our growth, advancing our technology, and ensuring that dental professionals continue to ‘Feel the Difference’ in every product we create." Hymes holds a bachelor’s degree from Radford University in Virginia. He also is a US Army combat medic veteran, which was a catalyst in his pursuing a corporate career in healthcare. He also serves as founder and executive director of Hope on Short Final, "a non-profit organization that airlifts emergency relief supplies to communities affected by weather disasters. Laura Dowe, Director of Finance Laura Dowe serves as the Director of Finance at Komet USA. In her role as the Director of Finance, Laura is responsible for overseeing financial operations and strategic financial planning at Komet USA. She manages the financial and accounting team, in addition to supervising IT, with the objective of streamlining processes for both customers and employees, by providing the tools necessary to meet their needs. Laura has been in the accounting and manufacturing industry for over 20 years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Catawba College. Justin Zegar, Head of Marketing and Product Management Justin Zegar serves as the Head of Marketing and Product Management at Komet USA. Justin brings over 15 years of experience developing and successfully implementing marketing strategies, leading high-performing teams, developing talent, collaborating with key partners, and aligning organizations behind a clear and impactful marketing vision. Justin has worked in public and private companies ranging from small to large in the dental, services, and retail industries. In his role at Komet, Justin leads the evolution of Komet's marketing and product management strategy, focusing on product positioning, commercializing innovation and strengthening our competitiveness in North America. Justin received a BS in Marketing with a Certificate in Professional Sales from Northern Illinois University and an MBA from Clemson University. John Leone, Director of Sales - West Region and Endodontics John Leone serves as the Director of Sales - West Region and Endodontics at Komet USA. John brings over 21 years of experience in the dental industry. During his four-year tenure at Komet USA, John has held roles as an Endodontic Sales Representative, National Accounts Manager, and - most recently - West Regional Manager. With his experience in consumables, capital equipment, and education, John leads the sales team in expanding Komet USA's customer base on both the endodontic and rotary portfolios across various customer segments.