TONAWANDA, NY—James R. Kunkemoeller was recently named president and chief operating officer of Great Lakes Orthodontics, Ltd. Formerly executive vice president, Kunkemoeller will continue his role in overseeing the company’s strategic planning and business development. “Recent technological advancements have quickly and dramatically affected treatment planning and procedures to an extent unprecedented in the history of the dental profession,” says Kunkemoeller. “Dental manufacturers and laboratories are also being challenged by the growing pressure of off-shore competition.”
Kunkemoeller, who views these changes as opportunities, is optimistic about the company’s future. “Our flexibility and highly skilled employees allow us to quickly respond and adapt to shifts in the market. We look forward to continuing to offer innovative, high-quality services and products to our customers,”
Kunkemoeller joined Great Lakes in 1986, and previously held positions as sales and marketing manager, and vice president of sales and marketing.
Great Lakes, an employee-owned company, was founded in 1967 and provides products, laboratory services, and appliance fabrication training to members of the orthodontic, prosthodontic, and general dental professions worldwide.