Meet the people behind NorthPeak.


Periodontist · Dental Entrepreneur · DSO Builder · Partner & Coach
Dr. Tarek Aly
BDS, MBA, CVA
Dr.Tarek Aly is a periodontist and dental entrepreneur who has built his career at the intersection of clinical dentistry and business leadership. With a BDS from Alexandria University, an MBA from Stephen F. Austin State University, and a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation, he brings a rare combination of clinical expertise and business acumen to the dental industry.
Tarek specializes in DSO platform development, mergers and acquisitions, business valuation, and dental organization management. He currently leads multiple ventures: CEO of Synergy Dental Group, Partner at NorthPeak Dental Group, Partner at Community Dental Partners, Co-Owner of Modern Smiles LLC (110 dentalpractices combined).
President- Precision Advisory LLC.
Co-founder- The Dental Science Alliance
Co-founder- The DSO Academy.
A published author and keynote speaker, Tarek is a recognized voice in the dental industry. He is an FAA-licensed pilot, a Toast masters Competent Communicator, and a proud father of triplets.

Chief Dental Officer
Dr. Justin tin
Dr. Tin has been in dentistry, both as a provider and within academia, for over 25+ years. Prior to SF Dental, Dr. Tin was a part of (non-ownership) several dental groups throughout his career, both in the states and in China, and gained experience across the spectrum of dentistry. In addition to his accomplishments as a proficient Dental Surgeon, Dr. Tin is a proponent of cutting-edge dental methodologies. In 1990, he achieved the distinction of being the first Asian American Dentist certified in CO2 Laser procedures. Furthermore, in 1991, he was among the pioneering practitioners in implant dentistry, obtaining certification in the Nobel Care Implant procedure. Dr. Tin's expertise led him to be invited by Capital Medical University in Beijing, China in 1993 to introduce CO2 laser techniques to students at the School of Stomatology.
Bachelors of Science: Pacific Lutheran University
DDS: University of Pacific, San Francisco
Hospital Surgical Training: California Pacific Medical Center (member of the medical staff since 1991 and is a mentor to many residents and interns).
25+ years of dental implant and general oral surgery experience

Managing Partner
Matt Joen
Charlotte, NC
Matt is a Founding & Managing Partner at Timoneer Strategic Partners and is a member of the Timoneer Investment Committee.
Matt is primarily responsible for deal sourcing and qualification, conducting due diligence, valuation, transaction execution, operational improvements and portfolio monitoring.
Prior to Co-Founding TSP, Matt was a member of the Financials Sponsors Group at BMO Capital Markets, where he focused on Leveraged Buyouts, strategic M&A, and IPO engagements for private equity-back companies. Matt began his career at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and subsequently spent time at Houlihan Lokey, Wells Fargo Securities, and Next IT Corporation.
Matt graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of North Carolina, Wilmington’s Cameron School of Business, where he received a B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance.

