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B R A D C L O T H I E R EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DELTA DENTAL OF ARIZONA Adopted in his native Kansas, Brad Clothier’s family made significant sacrifices to put the wants and needs of their children first, and above all, made sure their children knew they were loved. “My family chose me,” says Clothier. “As a result, I grew up with an attitude of gratitude, determined to help others feel chosen as best I could.” Clothier began paying it forward in health field, eventually serving as chief operating officer for healthcare organizations. He also took on volunteer roles with Goodwill, Smiles Change Lives, and more before moving to the Valley to join Delta Dental of Arizona in 2016. Upon joining Delta Dental, Clothier got involved in the community via board positions with the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation and AZ Biz Link. He also joined the St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) advisory board. “At the time, SVdP was in the midst of a capital campaign to double the size of its dental clinic,” says Clothier. Eager to support oral health care for underserved Arizonans, Clothier helped spearhead a $1 million gift from Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation to sustain the operations of the dental clinic through 2027. “I am proud to say I have tried to make a difference in everything I do, consistent with my upbringing and amazing family,” says Clothier.
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Paradise Valley Lifestyle | November 2021