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Brentwood, Tn

Led all financial and human capital aspects of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology healthcare company with annual revenues in excess of $500 million. PathGroup’s revenues and EBITDA more than doubled since 2017 driven by organic and acquisition-related growth. Led highly successful 2022 equity recap process resulting in 4X return for equity holders. Led transactional financial diligence, capital raises and financial integration activities for five acquisitions exceeding $150 million… Show more Led all financial and human capital aspects of clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology healthcare company with annual revenues in excess of $500 million. PathGroup’s revenues and EBITDA more than doubled since 2017 driven by organic and acquisition-related growth. Led highly successful 2022 equity recap process resulting in 4X return for equity holders. Led transactional financial diligence, capital raises and financial integration activities for five acquisitions exceeding $150 million of acquired revenues. Functional responsibilities included financial interface with private equity owners, lender group reporting and relations, human resources, revenue cycle, mergers and acquisitions, treasury, financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, and risk management. Worked closely with the board of directors and executive team in guiding the company’s overall corporate strategy and define tactical steps to achieve strategy. Implemented long-range financial planning process to guide achievement of long range strategy. Migrated historical approach of fully-insured insurance and employee benefit programs to appropriate levels of self-insurance leading to significant cost savings. Show less

Greater Nashville Area, Tn

Responsible for all financial aspects of public home health and hospice company with revenues of $1.5 billion. Functional responsibilities included capital markets, investor relations, revenue cycle, mergers and acquisitions, debt and treasury, financial planning and analysis, accounting and financial reporting, risk management, and internal audit. Communicated with the investment community regarding the company’s financial performance and future expectations.

Franklin, Tn

Guided the transition of hospital company with $800 million in annual revenues from private equity ownership to innovative capital structure with a public real estate investment trust, which resulted in a substantial number of real estate sale leaseback transactions and new equity investment. Developed financial and operational reporting processes required by new capital structure. Provided oversight and direction to the accounting, treasury, tax, risk management and internal audit functions.… Show more Guided the transition of hospital company with $800 million in annual revenues from private equity ownership to innovative capital structure with a public real estate investment trust, which resulted in a substantial number of real estate sale leaseback transactions and new equity investment. Developed financial and operational reporting processes required by new capital structure. Provided oversight and direction to the accounting, treasury, tax, risk management and internal audit functions. Evaluated potential acquisitions and managed financial aspects of the integration of acquired hospitals. Directed the risk management program, including the oversight of the company’s well capitalized captive insurance subsidiary, resulting in reduction of greater than 50% of reinsurance premiums for the company’s medical malpractice insurance program. Guided financial due diligence as a result of merger offer from another hospital company and private equity sponsor that lead to highly successful merger transaction resulting in impressive value creation. Show less

Nashville, Tn

Oversaw all financial aspects of investment firm focused on equity and debt investments in young, high growth businesses, primarily in healthcare and technology. Served as a member of the investment committee and advised on firm’s capital investment and transaction structure for each potential investment. Implemented a more rigorous monitoring process to measure strategy execution for each of the portfolio companies. Mentored management teams of portfolio companies regarding strategy, capital… Show more Oversaw all financial aspects of investment firm focused on equity and debt investments in young, high growth businesses, primarily in healthcare and technology. Served as a member of the investment committee and advised on firm’s capital investment and transaction structure for each potential investment. Implemented a more rigorous monitoring process to measure strategy execution for each of the portfolio companies. Mentored management teams of portfolio companies regarding strategy, capital structure and operational issues. Served on the board of directors of certain portfolio companies. Show less

Nashville, Tn

Directed the accounting, financial reporting and investor relations for a Fortune 500 public healthcare company with revenues of $6 billion operating hospitals, health plans and related businesses in a highly regulated environment. Served as a trusted business partner providing perspective and expertise to maximize financial performance. Spearheaded the accounting aspects of company’s $500 million initial public equity offering, successfully guiding the financial transition of the company to a… Show more Directed the accounting, financial reporting and investor relations for a Fortune 500 public healthcare company with revenues of $6 billion operating hospitals, health plans and related businesses in a highly regulated environment. Served as a trusted business partner providing perspective and expertise to maximize financial performance. Spearheaded the accounting aspects of company’s $500 million initial public equity offering, successfully guiding the financial transition of the company to a public equity company. Evaluate and manage the strategic and financial vetting of new business growth strategies, initiatives and acquisitions. Directed the accounting integration for numerous acquisitions and divestitures, including the acquisition of the Detroit Medical Center, consisting of eight hospitals and related businesses. Provided vision, direction and objectives for the operational accounting team comprised of up to 20 accounting and finance professionals. Show less

Brentwood, Tn

Successfully directed the financial reporting, accounting and tax functions for a $2.5 billion publicly-held healthcare services company. Established, implemented and monitored accounting policy for the company’s 48 hospitals to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Directed the accounting integration for $1.8 billion acquisition of publicly-held healthcare company. Designed and led the company’s initial implementation of Sarbanes Oxley section 404 internal control… Show more Successfully directed the financial reporting, accounting and tax functions for a $2.5 billion publicly-held healthcare services company. Established, implemented and monitored accounting policy for the company’s 48 hospitals to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Directed the accounting integration for $1.8 billion acquisition of publicly-held healthcare company. Designed and led the company’s initial implementation of Sarbanes Oxley section 404 internal control processes with four years of highly successful results. Show less

Nashville, Tn

Directed accounting, transaction processing, financial reporting, budgeting and tax functions for a $500 million publicly held hospitality and entertainment company. Successfully managed the implementation of Oracle software financial applications and creation of accounting shared services center under tight timeframe. Managed the internal control structure, including the application of consistent policies and procedures throughout the organization. Extensive experience with acquisitions and… Show more Directed accounting, transaction processing, financial reporting, budgeting and tax functions for a $500 million publicly held hospitality and entertainment company. Successfully managed the implementation of Oracle software financial applications and creation of accounting shared services center under tight timeframe. Managed the internal control structure, including the application of consistent policies and procedures throughout the organization. Extensive experience with acquisitions and divestitures, including involvement with due diligence, transaction planning and integration. Show less

Nashville, Tn

Brentwood, Tn

Nashville, Tn