“My mission is to guide dentists through one of the most important decisions of their life – transitioning their practice – with clarity, efficiency and a deep respect for the legacy they’ve built.”
Jonathan has 20 years of experience guiding dentists and dental specialists through the transition process. Since joining the McGill and Lyon Practice Transitions in 2005, he has helped over 1,000 dentists successfully transition their practices, whether bringing in a partner and selling a fractional interest, to selling 100% of their practice to another doctor, to affiliating with a DSO. Jonathan has overseen more than $1 billion of dental practices sales, ranging from modest one-doctor practices to large multi doctor, multi location group practices. Jonathan believes every dental practice transition is personal, and approaches it with the care and attention it deserves. His role is to simplify a complex process, protect the value dentists have built, and help them make decisions that align with both their financial and personal goals. He doesn’t just facilitate deals—he build relationships rooted in trust, transparency, and long-term success.
Jonathan earned both his Master of Accountancy (MSA) and Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting and Finance, graduating cum laude, from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an active member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants.
During a chance encounter while Jonathan was finishing his Master of Accountancy at UNC Charlotte, Roger Hill recognized his potential and offered him his business card—an unexpected moment that would shape Jonathan’s career. Shortly after, Jonathan joined the McGill and Lyon team, bringing with him a strong academic foundation and a drive to learn and observe. Over the past 20 years, he has combined this commitment with practical expertise to guide dentists and dental specialists through the transition process with clarity and confidence.
Jonathan lives in Gastonia with his wife, Elka, and two of their three children, Huck and Julep, while their oldest son, Wyatt, has launched his own adventure living and working in Asheville. Jonathan loves spending time with his family, whether they’re traveling, biking local trails, kayaking on quiet waters, or unwinding together in the mountains of western North Carolina. For Jonathan, any day spent exploring the outdoors with his family is a day well spent.
