Dale Sanford is the vice president of administration for Mortenson Dental Partners. Dale previously served as vice president of marketing and development, during which time he restructured the marketing department into an internal agency model. Prior to joining MDP, Dale spent 28 years at The Kroger Company, leading the organization through numerous merchandising and operations initiatives that increased sales, reduced costs, improved efficiencies and enhanced customer experiences. Dale attended the University of Louisville School of Business, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in business administration with a focus on marketing and his MBA. He expanded his leadership acumen through the University of Notre Dame and the Disney Institute. In his spare time, Dale enjoys spending time with his wife, Stacey, and their two children, Sarah and Jack, and serving his community.