Brett J. Dagel

I am an independent sales broker with Benchmark Business Group, where I help business owners unlock the full value of their business—both while they own it and when they’re ready to sell. I bring over 20 years of experience in operations, leadership, and strategic consulting, and I’ve worked across healthcare, retail, and technical sectors to drive meaningful change and measurable results. I hold a Doctor of Management, an MBA, and a Bachelor of Science in Management. I’m also a Certified Management Consultant, a Six Sigma Black Belt, and a Dale Carnegie Graduate. These credentials reflect my commitment to structured improvement and leadership that delivers real impact. Throughout my career, I’ve led complex improvement projects, aligned change strategies, and streamlined processes to help organizations perform at their best. I also coach leaders to strengthen their presence and deliver performance-driven outcomes in dynamic environments. At Benchmark, I guide business owners through the sale process with clarity, empathy, and precision—making sure they capture the full value of what they’ve built. As an independent broker, I bring both flexibility and deep operational insight to every engagement, helping owners navigate the transition with confidence

Cardiology Clinic Administrator: MercyOne Northeast Iowa, 09/2023 - 07/2025, Waterloo Iowa.

• Directed clinic operations and strategic initiatives across Cardiac and Pulmonology departments, including budget oversight, compliance audits, and Lean-driven workflow optimization to enhance care delivery and maximize revenue.
• Championed staff development and cross-functional collaboration through structured communication, leadership engagement, and continuous improvement strategies—resulting in elevated team alignment, patient satisfaction, and a 17% revenue increase driven by expanded provider capacity and strategic workforce growth.

Specialty and Outreach Clinic Director: Iowa Specialty Hospital, 10/2020 - 09/2023, Clarion, IA.

• Expanded Specialty and Outreach Clinic services by launching Allergy, Chemo Infusion, Audiology, and Cardiology outreach programs, while managing multi-department budgets and enhancing revenue through operational efficiency. All efforts led to an average of a 22% year-over-year revenue increase.
• Strengthened clinical team performance and patient outcomes by implementing staff onboarding, evaluations, and monthly communication frameworks, alongside risk mitigation and quality assurance initiatives.

MRI/CT/X-ray Technician: CHI Mercy Health, 07/2015 - 10/2020, Council Bluffs, IA.

MRI/CT/X-ray Technician/Student Proctor and Educator: Sandford Hospital, 01/2012 - 07/2015, Sioux Falls, SD.

Radiology Manager/Student Proctor and Educator: Creighton University Medical Center, 08/2006 - 01/2012, Omaha, NE.

• Certified Management Consultant: Received CMC certification from IAP Career College, focused on change management best practices, methodology, and execution.
• Lean Six Sigma - Black Belt: Experienced and results-driven Six Sigma Black Belt with a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams to deliver complex improvement projects across healthcare and consulting environments. Adept in applying DMAIC methodology, advanced analytical tools, and change management strategies to reduce variation, drive operational efficiency, and elevate quality outcomes.
• Dale Carnegie Graduate: Completed Dale Carnegie Training, strengthening interpersonal communication, emotional intelligence, and relationship-building skills essential for influencing teams and stakeholders. Applied course principles to enhance leadership presence and consultative impact, fostering trust, collaboration, and performance-driven outcomes in dynamic organizational environments.

• U.S. Air National Guard, 11/1995 - 08/1998, Electronics Specialist.
• U.S. Air Force, 04/1992 - 11/1995, Special Forces Combat Controller.