Corporate Team

Dr. Paul “PJ” Schaner, Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery, is only the third person to hold the title in the 40-year history of the practice.

One of 13 surgeon owners of AOFS, Dr. Schaner leads the 23-location organization while continuing his full-time practice in Cobb County. He has been with AOFS for 20 years.

An All-American swimmer at Denison University of Ohio, Dr. Schaner graduated with a biology degree before earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Pittsburgh where he also completed a general practice residency in hospital dentistry.

Following completion of surgical training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in New York, Dr. Schaner continued his education in advanced surgical training by completing a fellowship in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery

Dr. Schaner routinely volunteers at the Ben Massell Dental Clinic and Good Samaritan Health Center as well as participating in multiple medical mission trips to help those in need. He and his wife, Julie, and their four children have lived in the same Cobb County community since 2000.

Andrea Oparnica serves as Chief Operating Officer of Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery. She is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, recruiting, training and general management of the company.

Andrea joined Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery in 1999. During her tenure she has held several key leadership positions in operations, including Director of Human Resources and COO. She was instrumental in the early growth and marketing efforts of Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery. In 2020, Andrea was promoted to her current position.

Andrea studied Health Service Management at Broward College and currently participates in various executive leadership programs. Andrea currently lives in Kennesaw, GA, with her husband and has two adult children.

Katrese Hill started with Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery in 1997 as a Surgical Assistant after moving to Georgia from her native Opelika, AL. After ten years as a Surgical Assistant, Katrese was promoted to Purchasing Manager where she provided oversight of the supply and equipment for the surgical department in the practice. It was clear she found her niche in Operations and she was next promoted to Surgical Operations Manager where she oversees all back office surgical related operations, from staffing to oversight of the surgical training department as well as the surgical supervisors.

In addition to ensuring company-wide compliance with OSHA certification, Katrese herself is certified in CPR and trained in IV Therapy Administration.

Katrese understands that a company is only as valuable as its strongest asset – its employees. She leads frequent continuing education seminars to promote leadership skills in a professional setting, and over the years she has organized several 5k runs with her staff in order to promote the overall health and wellness. Interaction with staff is one of Katrese’s favorite aspects of her job and she regularly engages in office communication, encouraging an open and welcoming environment through the dissemination of various reading materials and through a wide variety of team building exercises.

Katrese is a member of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons and of the Society of OMS Administrators.

In her free time, Katrese enjoys spending time with family and friends, entertaining, cooking healthy meals, and volunteering her time in local community efforts and outreach.