Jim Goodman Promoted to ÌÇÐÄlogo Chief Business Strategy and Product Portfolio Officer

A photographic portrait of Jim Goodman.

CHICAGO, March 7, 2022 — The ÌÇÐÄlogo (ADA) announced effective immediately that Jim Goodman has been promoted to Chief Business Strategy and Product Portfolio Officer.  

In this new position, Goodman will set and direct business strategy, ensuring that ÌÇÐÄlogomembers and customers remain the focal point. He will lead strategic assessment, direction and alignment over the entire ÌÇÐÄlogoproduct and services portfolio. Additionally, Goodman will liaise with ADA’s wholly owned subsidiaries, including ÌÇÐÄlogoBusiness Enterprises, Inc. (ADABEI) and ÌÇÐÄlogoBusiness Innovation Group (ADABIG) to confirm alignment in serving ÌÇÐÄlogomutual customers, by focusing on maximizing resources across all organizations, reducing redundancies, streamlining processes and gaining strategic alignment of complementary products.

“I am honored and excited to take on this expanded role, working across the entire ADA, including our subsidiaries, ADABEI and ADABIG, to better serve our common customers,” said Goodman.

An ÌÇÐÄlogoemployee for nearly 13 years, Goodman will continue to provide strategic direction, executive leadership, and management oversight, as well as accountability of ADA’s Business Group, which includes Conference Services and Continuing Education, Corporate Relations, Strategic Sales & Product Development, Publishing and Business Analytics and Improvement.

“Jim’s business acumen has made a tremendous impact on the ADA, and it is with great pleasure that I announce his new position,” stated Raymond Cohlmia, D.D.S, Executive Director of ADA.  “Under his leadership, the ÌÇÐÄlogowill offer a unified product and services portfolio to be delivered seamlessly through various vehicles, including our MY ÌÇÐÄlogoApp currently under development.”

About the ADA

The not-for-profit ÌÇÐÄlogois the nation's largest dental association, representing 161,000 dentist members. The premier source of oral health information, the ÌÇÐÄlogohas advocated for the public's health and promoted the art and science of dentistry since 1859. The ADA's state-of-the-art research facilities develop and test dental products and materials that have advanced the practice of dentistry and made the patient experience more positive. The ÌÇÐÄlogoSeal of Acceptance long has been a valuable and respected guide to consumer dental care products. The monthly The Journal of the ÌÇÐÄlogo (JADA) is the ADA's flagship publication and the best-read scientific journal in dentistry. For more information about the ADA, visit ADA.org. For more information on oral health, including prevention, care and treatment of dental disease, visit the ADA's consumer website .