Team Biographies
Terry D. Watson, D.D.S.
A graduate of Baylor University College of Dentistry, Dr. Watson practiced general dentistry in the Dallas area for over 23 years. Prior to selling his dental practice, he enhanced his business knowledge with courses in accounting and business planning at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Terry Watson founded Watson & Associates, Inc. in 1992.
Dr. Watson remains an active member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, and Dallas County Dental Society and has served on numerous boards including those of ADA Financial Services, TDA Board of Directors, and TDA Financial Services. He is a Past President of the Dallas County Dental Society. In addition to his consulting work, Dr. Terry Watson is a frequent lecturer at dental conferences and national seminars, speaking on practice transition and retirement planning. He has published articles in TDA Journal, Dental Economics and Dallas Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Watson has given back to the community by serving as a Board member of the Dallas Trees and Parks Foundation and the Trinity River Mission. As President and Board Member of the Dallas Dental Health Programs, he guided and contributed to the organization’s continued influence on health care in North Texas.
Dr. Terry Watson and his wife, Carolyn are active members of Lovers Lane United Methodist Church. Dr. Watson has been engaged in all levels of service at the church from teaching youth Sunday school to serving as President of the Church’s Foundation. As a father he was involved with his sons in Indian Guides, Scouts and Sports where he served as a Nation Chief, Cub Scout Pack Master and Coach. Now Dr. Watson has the opportunity to be part of his sons’ families and to enjoy his grandchildren.
Even with this busy schedule, the Watsons enjoy getting away to their lake home and spending time in their boat. Dr. Watson enjoys fishing in the company of a good friend. Dr. Watson is a respected father, husband, dentist, consultant and community leader who always makes time to serve and give to others.
Frank J. Brown, J.D., LL.M. (taxation)
Graduating with a Business Degree from Arizona State University, Brown went on to earn his law degree from the University of Arkansas. Brown continued his legal and business education by earning his Master of Laws in taxation from Southern Methodist University School of Law.
Brown began his professional accounting career in the tax department at Peat, Marwick, Mitchell & Company, one of the big eight international accounting firms. He received a broad exposure to tax, accounting and business matters while at Peat.
Brown went into the private practice of law as a tax attorney where he handled his first dental practice transition in 1990. After several years in the private practice of law, Brown ventured out into the private business sector. He was involved in the transportation, insurance, finance and medical supply distribution industries. Active in these industries, Brown held positions as the Past Chairman of the premium finance division of the American Financial Services Association, Past President and Director of the Insurance Premium Finance Association of Texas, Past Chairman and Director of the Texas Motor Transportation Association Allied division, Past Director in the J. Rueben Clark Law Society Dallas/Fort Worth chapter and of the B.Y.U. Management Society Dallas/Fort Worth chapter. Brown is a licensed attorney in the States of Texas and Arizona.
Brown is the past president of ADS, a national organization of 25 brokers across the country. ADS generated in excess of two hundred million dollars of dental practice sales this last year. Brown is a frequent lecturer at dental conferences, national seminars, and dental schools. He has published articles for the Texas Dental Association’s Texas Journal, Dental Economics, Houston dental Journal, and is a contributing author in the newly released dental practice transition book “The Affluent Dentist.”
Brown has worked extensively with local troops of the Boy Scouts of America in positions as Scoutmaster, Troop Committee Chairman and fund raising chairman for high adventure activities. Brown has enjoyed taking scouts to Philmont Scout Ranch, is an Eagle Scout and has two sons who are Eagle Scouts.
Brown enjoys family outings with his wife Jennifer and their five children. He plays squash and fits in an occasional round of golf. One of his real treats is to get out and wet a line fly fishing.
Jeremy J. Brown
A graduate of Brigham Young University, Jeremy has over eight years of marketing, sales and banking experience. Since joining the firm in 2008, he has implemented web-based technologies to improve the firm’s ability to manage client information and increase staff productivity. In his current position with Watson, Brown and Associates, Jeremy handles client communications, the marketing of each practice opportunity, and locating qualified buyers for each practice listing.
Before finishing college, Jeremy spent two years on a mission in Guatemala as a representative of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After his return, he resumed his education and served as the Vice-President of the Student Government Association at North Lake College. While studying Latin American Studies and Business at Brigham Young University, he participated in the Student Association as a Student Organization Representative.
Upon graduating, Jeremy embarked upon a career in marketing and sales, holding a number of positions with major health care and financial service providers. In these roles, he supervised marketing campaigns, participated in strategy development and oversaw national product launches. In addition to these professional accomplishments, he has sat on the Board of Directors for the Springville Chamber of Commerce, in Springville, Utah.
In his personal life, Jeremy enjoys following college football and backpacking. He and his wife, Audrey, have three children. An Eagle Scout and a former Assistant Scout Master, Brown continues to contribute his time to the Boy Scouts of America.
He is currently pursuing a J.D. from Texas Wesleyan University.
Doug Vandiford II, J.D.
A native Texan, Doug Vandiford II earned his J.D. from Georgia State University, in Atlanta, Georgia. A gifted communicator, Vandiford quickly distinguished himself from his peers, earning top marks in mock trial and oral argument competitions. While attending law school full time, he managed to work a clerkship at the headquarters of the international law firm Troutman Sanders LLP.
In his third year of studies, Vandiford became one of only a few law students ever sworn in as a county prosecutor, an extraordinary opportunity made possible through a provision of Georgia’s legal code. In this position, Vandiford argued criminal cases for the Fulton County Solicitor General’s office, often volunteering for difficult to win domestic abuse cases. Vandiford currently holds an active law license in Georgia and Ohio, with an application pending to the Texas Board of Law Examiners.
With over ten years of experience helping dental professionals manage their practices, Vandiford has facilitated hundreds of practice sales and mergers. He is routinely invited to speak at dental association annual meetings, study clubs and universities and has written extensively on practice management issues for leading publications.
Married and the happy father of two beautiful, active girls, Doug loves taking outdoor adventures with his family.