Our Agents

If you are in the market to purchase or sell a dental practice in Southern California, you want to entrust your financial and professional interests to brokers/agents with extensive experience and a history of success. Since 1974, the brokers and agents of California Practice Sales, Inc., have established themselves as among the nation's preeminent experts in dental practice sales, purchases, transitions, and appraisals. Reliable, ethical, and devoted to success, members of the CPS team pride themselves on offering service that consistently meets and often exceeds the expectations of their clients. Representing clients from across the nation, CPS has helped thousands of dental professionals in need of dental practice sales experts in Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange County, and other communities throughout Southern California.

If you would like to speak with one of the dental practice sales brokers/agents at our Orange County office, please feel free to contact California Practice Sales at any time.

John Knipf (Pronounced "Neff") - President, California Practice Sales

As a licensed Real Estate Broker and President of California Practice Sales, Inc., I have been appraising and brokering dental practices since 1974. As one of the youngest stockbrokers hired by Merrill-Lynch (in the top 10% of my class), I was top producer of the 40-broker office in Santa Ana, California. It was during this time that I was introduced to dental practice sales and realized that there was a niche market that could benefit from someone with my background and skills. My degree in Finance, combined with a solid work ethic and dedication to the industry, has allowed me to serve the dental community for over 30 years. As a Founding Member of American Dental Sales, I have lectured at USC, UCLA, and Loma Linda; personally visited over 6,000 dental offices in Southern California; recorded video tapes and CDs for buyers and sellers; and have been blessed with over 2,500 successful dental practice sales in Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, and other Southern California communities. Recognized by the dental community as an individual of the highest integrity with a firm grasp of the mechanics for successful transitions, I offer to you a simple suggestion: if you want the best, work with the best. I live for the difference that I can make in the lives of my clients, and I work passionately toward this. Our track record of successful dental practice sales and repeat business support our basic standard that we are not in this for the moment, we are involved in this industry for the rest of our lives. Let California Practice Sales, Inc., channel this focus and dedication if you are interested in selling or purchasing a dental office. I look forward to helping you.

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext. 207

Cell number: 714-822-5776

Email: jknipf@aol.com

Robert Palumbo - Vice-President, California Practice Sales

As the Executive Vice President and Partner of California Practice Sales, Inc., I wanted to take a moment and introduce myself. Licensed by the California Department Real Estate, I look forward to serving you in your quest to sell your dental office. Originally from the east coast, I acquired my Associate Degree in Applied Science from DeVry Institute of Technology. My strong engineering background has disciplined me to capture every detail in order to bring maximum value in a timely manner if you are looking to sell your office.

I relocated to Southern California in 1984 when my career with a global communications provider required competent leadership to develop new markets. Since moving to California, I also continued my education in various degree programs at Keller Graduate School of Management. For the past 25 years I was employed by a global network provider in sales and strategic development. My target was to develop sales and engineering teams and to act as an executive interface with high profile corporate clientele world-wide. Additionally, for the past 8 years I successfully managed real estate and financial portfolios for an international financial institution. My focus is to provide you with the highest quality of service and to secure your confidence that your private, personal and financial information will be handled with the utmost care and diligence in a strictly confidential manner. My track record assures you of timely accurate decisions based on a foundation of expertise, dedication, morals and ethics. The components of this foundation have been my rule and guide throughout my personal and professional career. From the first time we speak together, you will know from our interaction that I will invest whatever it takes to earn the title of your most trusted adviser.

Contact number: (866) 377-0446, ext. 209

Cell number: (714) 357-7435

Email: rpalumbo@calpracticesales.com

California DRE License # 01855842

ITIL & CISSP Certified # 86402

Alice King - Vice President, California Practice Sales

Alice joined CPS in 1981, combining years of experience in real estate, finance and education with dental practice sales. Alice graduated from California State University at Long Beach with a Bachelor of Arts degree and as a licensed California Real Estate Broker, is a member of NAR, CAR and PWR, an Orange County board of realtors. When asked, Alice states, "My mission is simple, to help my clients achieve success through the ownership of their own business, their own dental practice". To accomplish this goal takes the perseverance and dedication of Buyer and Broker, a Broker who is on the cutting edge of the ever changing market that affects the dental practice sales industry. Contact Alice to take the first step to dental practice ownership.

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext.201

Cell number: 714-240-2222

Email: aking@calpracticesales.com

Tina Ochoa - Vice President/Broker, California Practice Sales

Cynthia Veenendaal, VP/Agent , California Practice Sales

As a licensed Real Estate Broker with over 22 years of industry experience, Tina is the driving force behind this dynamic sales team. She has been affiliated with California Practice Sales (CPS) as an independent agent since 1992 and has built long-lasting and trusted relationships with her clients over these many years. Tina approaches professional growth and development as a means of better serving her clients and increasing the value behind her services. As her clientele grows, Tina remains adamant about maintaining service of the highest caliber. As such, to help ensure that her clients continue to receive unparalleled service in an ever increasingly competitive market, she introduced her partner (and daughter) Cynthia Veenendaal in June 2008.

Cynthia obtained her Real Estate License in May 2008 and, though she is new to the industry, she comes armed with an arsenal of relative skills. Cynthia comes from an insurance/risk management background and continues to maintain a Fire & Casualty License, a Life & Disability License and multiple industry designations (CISR, CIC, and CRM). As a Commercial Insurance Broker and Risk manager, Cynthia spent 18 years designing, marketing and managing insurance portfolios and risk management programs for a multitude of commercial risks. She is a natural facilitator, a skilled negotiator and a technical and marketing "whiz". Cynthia believes that, though there are vast differences between the real estate and insurance industries, they share one undeniable common thread..."a good broker makes all the difference!"
 
Tina and Cynthia are committed to serving their clients in a manner that gives them an "edge" over the competition. While Tina presents a wealth of industry knowledge and insight, Cynthia presents an opportunity for more efficient and innovative services. The result is a dynamic sales team that is committed to a proactive and results oriented approach to service - a team that truly "partners" with their clients to help them identify and ultimately achieve their goals. Call this winning team today – and get one step closer to reaching your goal!

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext. 202

Cell number: 714.981.1946

Email: tochoa@calpracticesales.com

Email: cynthia@calpracticesales.com

Greg Beamer - Vice President, California Practice Sales

Starting in finance in 1974, I was the co-creator of the first national financing program for dentists endorsed by the American Dental Association. With a pre-law degree in Society and Justice from the University of Washington, I have the unique position of being one of the few individuals in the industry with a financing, brokerage, and sociology background. Developing relationships and being able to match sellers and buyers to ensure a positive outcome for all involved are my primary goals. My clients view me as their trusted advisor when it comes to the transition process. I have lectured at UCLA, USC, and the Harbor Dental Society, and have been a licensed Real Estate Broker since 1992.

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext. 203

Cell number: 714-240-2010

Email: gbeamer@calpracticesales.com

Maria Silva - Vice President, California Practice Sales

Maria, a licensed real estate agent, joined the California Practice Sales team in September 1996 and has since focused her attention on developing finance, business, and escrow experience to better serve her clients. Maria is sharp, cutting-edge, reverent, influential, and heavily involved in the success of her clients. Whatever specific practice needs you have regarding type, size, and location, Maria can help you reach your target.

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext. 204
Cell number: 714-448-1787

Email: msilva@calpracticesales.com

Peter Chong - Transition Coordinator

Peter acts as a liaison to the Seller and Buyer in order to facilitate a timely and successful transition. Upon acceptance of an offer, Peter assumes the lead position coordinating all transition processes including:
Preparation of the Purchase and Sales Agreement
Gathering Financial and Personal Data required by Lenders and CPAs
Completing Bank Packages for lenders
Assists the Buyer in obtaining a new lease or assignment of the existing lease from the landlord
Coordinating the transitional meeting held in our office for Seller and Buyer
Researching (UCC) filings of public record to help ensure that practices are delivered free of all liens and encumbrances
Peter received his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Cal State Fullerton, with an emphasis in Finance. Before joining us, Peter worked as a Wholesale Sales Associate with Washington Mutual. Peter brings with him over 5 years of experience as a Loan Coordinator in the finance and escrow industry.

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext. 205

Email: pchong@calpracticesales.com

Juana Dominguez - Executive Administrator

In addition to being the first voice you hear when you call into our office, Juana assists the President in the completion of the analysis for sellers, prepares and approves the release of new practice information to the brokers and agents, and monitors new purchasers during their first year of ownership. She also coordinates new purchaser seminars and maintains the ongoing files to ensure that the latest information is available on each listed practice.

If you are a seller, Juana is the person to contact if you would like Mr. Knipf to perform an appraisal or establish a pricing model for your office.

Contact number: 866-377-0446, ext. 200

Email: jdominguez@calpracticesales.com