Arthur Marshall: A Tale of Vision, Growth, and Innovation with a Strategic Pivot to Dental
The story of Arthur Marshall, Inc. (AMI) is an inspiring narrative of growth, resilience, and innovation. Founded in 2002 by visionary entrepreneurs Curtis Pryor and Bruce Crawford, AMI has evolved into a leading force in the medical and dental recruitment industry.
The company was incorporated on October 3, 2002, in Gainesville, Texas. Just one week later, AMI sold its first search for a urologist in Nebraska. This marked the beginning of a meteoric rise that saw the company quickly expand, hiring its first employee and establishing a fully computerized back office with a rudimentary client/candidate database by February 2003.
The company's commitment to excellence paid off, as AMI reached $1 million in sales by December 2003. In March 2004, AMI relocated to Irving, Texas, to accommodate its growing team and clientele. Over the years, the company continued to expand its workforce and services, reaching the milestone of 40 employees in December 2010.
As the company grew, it also evolved, focusing on strategic partnerships and targeted expansion into new markets. In 2012, AMI secured a nationwide hospital contract with CHS and surpassed 1,000 total searches conducted. By the end of that year, it achieved over $5 million in annual sales.
Arthur Marshall's first office space
It was the strategic decision to pivot to dental in 2021 that marked a turning point for the company. Pryor, Crawford, Kevin Simpson, and Justin Poynter collectively recognized the untapped potential and growing demand for specialized dental professionals. They understood that the healthcare landscape was changing, with dental care becoming an increasingly important aspect of overall health and wellness.
To capitalize on this market opportunity, the team decided to shift 90% of AMI's resources and man-hours into the dental industry. This decision proved to be a game-changer, as the company quickly became a dominant player in dental recruitment, forging exclusive partnerships with Fortune Management, TruBlu, and Cain/Waters to solidify its industry leadership.
Recognizing the importance of expertise in the dental space, AMI invested in bringing Dr. Tony Thomas, a renowned dentist in San Antonio, on board as its in-house Chief Dental Officer. Dr. Thomas' extensive knowledge and experience in the dental field have greatly enhanced AMI's ability to understand the needs of dental professionals and clients alike, further strengthening the company's position as a leader in dental recruitment.
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As the company evolved, its leadership team expanded, welcoming seasoned professionals like Kevin Simpson, who was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in January 2022. Simpson's leadership, expertise, and strategic thinking have been instrumental in AMI's success. As COO at Arthur Marshall, Kevin has helped guide the company through the transition to dental recruitment, ensuring a smooth and efficient process. Under Simpson's guidance, the company has streamlined its operations, implemented cutting-edge technologies, and expanded its team of seasoned professionals. His relentless pursuit of excellence has been vital in fostering AMI's growth, cementing the company's reputation as an industry leader and a trusted partner for dental practices across the nation.
In addition to Kevin Simpson, other key members of the senior leadership team have significantly impacted the company's growth and success. These include Justin Poynter, who was promoted to Vice President of Strategic Accounts, David Curtis, who joined as Senior Vice President of Marketing, Robert Colmery, who was hired as Senior Vice President of Recruiting, and Brandon Schmidt, who was promoted to Senior VP of Client Services. Their collective expertise and dedication have contributed to the ongoing growth and achievements of AMI.
Under the guidance of its strong leadership team, the company has streamlined its operations, implemented cutting-edge technologies, and expanded its team of seasoned professionals. Their relentless pursuit of excellence has been vital in fostering AMI's growth, cementing the company's reputation as an industry leader and a trusted partner for dental practices across the nation.
From its humble beginnings in Gainesville, Texas, to its transformation into an international powerhouse in dental recruitment, Arthur Marshall, Inc. has remained dedicated to providing unparalleled service and value to its clients. The company's inspiring journey is a testament to the vision and adaptability of its founders, the hard work of its employees, and the power of innovation in shaping the future of the recruitment industry.
With a strong leadership team, including Bruce Crawford, Curtis Pryor, Kevin Simpson, and other senior executives, AMI is well-positioned to continue its trajectory of growth and success. As the company moves forward, it will continue to adapt to the changing landscape of the dental industry, leveraging its expertise, commitment to excellence, and innovative spirit to create lasting value for its clients, candidates, and partners.
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Timeline
October 3, 2002
AMI Incorporates and sets up office (Gainesville, TX)
October 10, 2002
1st search sold (UROLOGIST IN NEBRASKA)
February 2003
1st employee hired
Fully computerized back office/Rudimentary client/candidate database established
1st placement made (PSY in TX)
December 2003
$1Million in sales
March, 2004
Relocated to Irving Texas
2007
AMI hires Director of Finance/Accounting
Relocated to the Urban Center of Las Colinas
2010
AMI hires in-house Public Relations/Ad Director
AMI hires Director of Procurement
AMI reaches 40 employee mark
2012
Leased 8,500 sq ft of office space at Urban Towers of Las Colinas
1,000 total searches conducted
AMI exceeds the $5Million in sales mark for the year
2014
AMI secures agreement with CHS on nationwide Hospital contract
2020
AMI opens Dental exclusive department and immediately places a Dentist in Arkansas
Exclusive partnership with Fortune Management secured
2021
ZoomInfo database/Engage AI platform added to AMI IT resourcing tools
AMI moves 90% of it’s resources and man-hours into Dentistry
AMI designs custom CRM on Salesforce platform
2022
Kevin Simpson promoted to COO of AMI
Brandon Schmidt promoted to VP/Client Services (AMI is only firm in the industry that has an Executive dedicated solely to client satisfaction)
Andrew Dean hired as Data Scientist/Director of Procurement Technology
Partnership agreement with TruBlu
AMI goes international with new searches sold in Canada
AMI adds to its executive team a renowned dentist, Dr. Tony Thomas as its first ever Chief Dental Officer.
David Curtis hired as Sr. VP of Marketing
Robert Colmery hired as Sr. VP of Recruiting
2023
Justin Poynter (a major player in the move to dental) is promoted to Vice President of Strategic Accounts
Partnership agreement with Cain/Waters solidified
400 Dental searches conducted by AMI
Average industry tenure of all AMI employees approaching 14 years