The ODS Companies Names Sarah Friend to Director Post

Portland, Ore. - The ODS Companies (ODS) is pleased to announce the promotion of Sarah Friend to the newly created position of Director of Dental Services and Corporate Communications. Friend, who assumes her new post today, has been with ODS for eight years, during which time she has contributed greatly to the success of the marketing and customer service departments. In her new position, Friend will oversee the Dental Professional Relations department as well as the company's Corporate Communications staff.

"Sarah's wealth of experience and enthusiasm make her an outstanding fit for this position," said Bill Ten Pas, Senior Vice President of Dental Services. "Her knowledge of ODS and of the people we serve in the community will help us build on our tradition of providing exceptional dental and medical products."

A Portland native, Friend earned her bachelor's degree from Western Oregon University , where she studied communication and business. Since joining ODS in 1996, Friend has served as a manager for Sales and Marketing and Customer Service; as a large-group marketing representative, and as a marketing representative for Pharmaceutical Programs.

ODS is a multi-faceted organization that provides dental, medical and professional liability insurance products, along with a variety of business services including dental practice management software and benefits administration. ODS serves more than 600,000 Oregonians. Founded in 1955, ODS is Oregon's leading dental insurer and a member of the Delta Dental Plan Association, the nation's largest and most experienced dental benefits provider. ODS is headquartered in Portland , Oregon and has offices in Medford , Milwaukie and La Grande.

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