Matthew Dorman
Founder and CEO
Credible Behavioral Health Software
With more than 30 years’ experience in technology management, operations, finance and investment banking and 18 years of political and government understanding and knowledge, Mr. Dorman has driven Credible from a start-up with a mission to improve the quality of care in behavioral health to a profitable, financially stable company with over 375 partner agencies spanning 35 states, annual revenues exceeding $25 million and more than 150 staff nationwide. Prior to his MBA, Mr. Dorman worked in county and state government in Maryland, as well as on Capitol Hill for Senator Paul Sarbanes and for Senator Al Gore’s vice presidential campaign in 1988. He earned his MBA in finance from the University of Maryland and a bachelor of arts in Political Science from the University of Delaware.
Founder and CEO
Credible Behavioral Health Software
With more than 30 years’ experience in technology management, operations, finance and investment banking and 18 years of political and government understanding and knowledge, Mr. Dorman has driven Credible from a start-up with a mission to improve the quality of care in behavioral health to a profitable, financially stable company with over 375 partner agencies spanning 35 states, annual revenues exceeding $25 million and more than 150 staff nationwide. Prior to his MBA, Mr. Dorman worked in county and state government in Maryland, as well as on Capitol Hill for Senator Paul Sarbanes and for Senator Al Gore’s vice presidential campaign in 1988. He earned his MBA in finance from the University of Maryland and a bachelor of arts in Political Science from the University of Delaware.
Daniel Gemp
President & CEO
Dreamscape Marketing, LLC
Featured in Bloomberg, the New York Times, and a series of healthcare publications, Daniel Gemp has been the President and CEO of Dreamscape Marketing since its founding in 2005. Dreamscape is a leading provider of professional business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing strategy, patient acquisition marketing, and custom digital campaign development for addiction treatment providers. With client facilities in 37 states, 2017 was a record year with 10,000+ patients admitted via clients’ own web sites & 17 design/marketing awards won, including finalist for Search Engine Land's 'Large SEO Agency of The Year'.
Dan maintains consultative focus on extremely efficient and proprietary SEO techniques focused on R.O.I. A graduate of Villanova University’s school of business, Dan applies financial modeling to Dreamscape’s business intelligence campaigns to consult partners on a cost-per-action marketing model. Dreamscape engineers and develops custom solutions for small to large treatment centers and recovery service providers with targeted research, products, and content-centric campaigns that result in new revenue streams, increased brand awareness, implementation of new lead development systems, and direct sales activation.
President & CEO
Dreamscape Marketing, LLC
Featured in Bloomberg, the New York Times, and a series of healthcare publications, Daniel Gemp has been the President and CEO of Dreamscape Marketing since its founding in 2005. Dreamscape is a leading provider of professional business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing strategy, patient acquisition marketing, and custom digital campaign development for addiction treatment providers. With client facilities in 37 states, 2017 was a record year with 10,000+ patients admitted via clients’ own web sites & 17 design/marketing awards won, including finalist for Search Engine Land's 'Large SEO Agency of The Year'.
Dan maintains consultative focus on extremely efficient and proprietary SEO techniques focused on R.O.I. A graduate of Villanova University’s school of business, Dan applies financial modeling to Dreamscape’s business intelligence campaigns to consult partners on a cost-per-action marketing model. Dreamscape engineers and develops custom solutions for small to large treatment centers and recovery service providers with targeted research, products, and content-centric campaigns that result in new revenue streams, increased brand awareness, implementation of new lead development systems, and direct sales activation.
Bruce Hennes
CEO, Managing Partner
Hennes Communications
Bruce Hennes is CEO of Hennes Communications, one of the few firms in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis management and crisis communications. Hennes Communications serves corporations, nonprofits, health care, government agencies, manufacturers and educational institutions -- as well as law firms and their clients -- that are "on trial" in the Court of Public Opinion. With over 40 years' experience in communications, Bruce and the firm's past and present clients include the Cleveland Host Committee for the 2016 Republican National Convention, University Hospitals, Avery Dennison, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Kent State University and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as well as scores of law firms and municipalities across the U.S. Active in the community, Bruce has served for eight years on the executive committee of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, he's an adjunct professor at Cleveland State University's Levin College of Urban Affairs and a member of the board of the Cleveland Leadership Center.
CEO, Managing Partner
Hennes Communications
Bruce Hennes is CEO of Hennes Communications, one of the few firms in the U.S. focused exclusively on crisis management and crisis communications. Hennes Communications serves corporations, nonprofits, health care, government agencies, manufacturers and educational institutions -- as well as law firms and their clients -- that are "on trial" in the Court of Public Opinion. With over 40 years' experience in communications, Bruce and the firm's past and present clients include the Cleveland Host Committee for the 2016 Republican National Convention, University Hospitals, Avery Dennison, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Kent State University and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as well as scores of law firms and municipalities across the U.S. Active in the community, Bruce has served for eight years on the executive committee of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, he's an adjunct professor at Cleveland State University's Levin College of Urban Affairs and a member of the board of the Cleveland Leadership Center.
Derek Hyman
SVP of Growth and Operations
Recovery Brands, LLC
Derek Hyman is the SVP of Growth and Operations at Recovery Brands, a digital media arm of American Addiction Centers, where he is responsible for the scaled growth and operational efficacy of digital marketing efforts. With a background in statistics, public health, and applied science, Derek has integrated analytic reasoning and quantitative research into business cases to drive change strategies. His unique combination of skills and background enables him to use data to tell a story, create justified business strategies, prioritize actions and drive execution.
SVP of Growth and Operations
Recovery Brands, LLC
Derek Hyman is the SVP of Growth and Operations at Recovery Brands, a digital media arm of American Addiction Centers, where he is responsible for the scaled growth and operational efficacy of digital marketing efforts. With a background in statistics, public health, and applied science, Derek has integrated analytic reasoning and quantitative research into business cases to drive change strategies. His unique combination of skills and background enables him to use data to tell a story, create justified business strategies, prioritize actions and drive execution.
Gina Kilker
Founder/CEO
BrandTree Communications
Gina Kilker started BrandTree Communications in 2013. She has significant experience in leading internal and external marketing departments within agencies and corporations and a particular passion for launching marketing and communications programs for healthcare organizations, including those who specialize in behavioral health. Her vast experience working side-by-side with entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them launch emerging technology companies and start-ups has included working with digital health organizations, real estate internet software companies, financial services, supply chain management and other organizations. Her signature branding approach uses a unique storytelling method to uncover a client’s brand strengths. Kilker’s most recent achievement has been assistance in creating the recent book by Sierra Tucson Publishing, “Nothing Changed…But Me: Real Recovery Stories 48 Hours After Leaving Residential Treatment.” She guided the project, interviewed and helped authors with their stories and led national marketing and book promotion efforts.
Founder/CEO
BrandTree Communications
Gina Kilker started BrandTree Communications in 2013. She has significant experience in leading internal and external marketing departments within agencies and corporations and a particular passion for launching marketing and communications programs for healthcare organizations, including those who specialize in behavioral health. Her vast experience working side-by-side with entrepreneurs and CEOs to help them launch emerging technology companies and start-ups has included working with digital health organizations, real estate internet software companies, financial services, supply chain management and other organizations. Her signature branding approach uses a unique storytelling method to uncover a client’s brand strengths. Kilker’s most recent achievement has been assistance in creating the recent book by Sierra Tucson Publishing, “Nothing Changed…But Me: Real Recovery Stories 48 Hours After Leaving Residential Treatment.” She guided the project, interviewed and helped authors with their stories and led national marketing and book promotion efforts.
Jeffrey Lynne, Esq.,
Partner
Beighley, Myrick, Udell & Lynne, P.A
Jeffrey C. Lynne, Esq. is a law partner in the Boca Raton, Florida, law firm of Beighley, Myrick, Udell & Lynne, P.A., with a Florida-based consulting practice focused upon zoning, real estate, business structuring, marketing, licensing, regulatory compliance and litigation in the substance use disorder treatment and sober living residence provider spaces. Lynne has been recognized across the nation as a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the progressive public dialogue about the role that substance use disorder treatment has within our communities and the fundamental need and right to provide safe and affordable housing for those who are both in treatment as well as those who are established in their recovery. As a result of his in-depth knowledge of industry practices and his long-standing reputation in the South Florida community, Lynne serves on a variety of committees supporting the ethical regulation of sober homes, treatment providers and lead generation entities across the country. Lynne is also the author of the blog, “SoberLawNews.com,” where he discusses emerging legal and business trends in behavioral health treatment, housing, and marketing practices. Lynne is a former state prosecutor in Miami, Florida; a former city attorney for the City of Boca Raton, Florida; and was a shareholder at a national law firm of Akerman, LLP. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and from the University of Florida, where he majored in Criminal Justice.
Partner
Beighley, Myrick, Udell & Lynne, P.A
Jeffrey C. Lynne, Esq. is a law partner in the Boca Raton, Florida, law firm of Beighley, Myrick, Udell & Lynne, P.A., with a Florida-based consulting practice focused upon zoning, real estate, business structuring, marketing, licensing, regulatory compliance and litigation in the substance use disorder treatment and sober living residence provider spaces. Lynne has been recognized across the nation as a sought-after speaker and thought leader in the progressive public dialogue about the role that substance use disorder treatment has within our communities and the fundamental need and right to provide safe and affordable housing for those who are both in treatment as well as those who are established in their recovery. As a result of his in-depth knowledge of industry practices and his long-standing reputation in the South Florida community, Lynne serves on a variety of committees supporting the ethical regulation of sober homes, treatment providers and lead generation entities across the country. Lynne is also the author of the blog, “SoberLawNews.com,” where he discusses emerging legal and business trends in behavioral health treatment, housing, and marketing practices. Lynne is a former state prosecutor in Miami, Florida; a former city attorney for the City of Boca Raton, Florida; and was a shareholder at a national law firm of Akerman, LLP. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law and from the University of Florida, where he majored in Criminal Justice.
Mark Mioduski
Principal and Director
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Mark Mioduski brings three decades of Washington, D.C., experience, including knowledge of appropriations and policy in the legislative and executive branches, as well as in the private sector. Mioduski is one of the firm’s founding partners and co-leads the health practice at Cornerstone Government Affairs, where he assists non-profit public health associations, coalitions, healthcare providers and for-profit companies with federal appropriations, authorizing legislation and general representation. Mioduski served 11 years as a senior professional staff member of the Committee on Appropriations in the U.S. House of Representatives, primarily on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, the last five years of which he was the Democratic clerk. During his tenure on the Appropriations Committee. Mioduski also served on the Interior Subcommittee. Mioduski previously served as a senior budget analyst in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he was principally responsible for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was a departmental liaison to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and the Office of Management and Budget. Mioduski earned a BA in political science and an MPA from the University of Arizona.
Principal and Director
Cornerstone Government Affairs
Mark Mioduski brings three decades of Washington, D.C., experience, including knowledge of appropriations and policy in the legislative and executive branches, as well as in the private sector. Mioduski is one of the firm’s founding partners and co-leads the health practice at Cornerstone Government Affairs, where he assists non-profit public health associations, coalitions, healthcare providers and for-profit companies with federal appropriations, authorizing legislation and general representation. Mioduski served 11 years as a senior professional staff member of the Committee on Appropriations in the U.S. House of Representatives, primarily on the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, the last five years of which he was the Democratic clerk. During his tenure on the Appropriations Committee. Mioduski also served on the Interior Subcommittee. Mioduski previously served as a senior budget analyst in the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of the Interior, where he was principally responsible for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, and was a departmental liaison to the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations and the Office of Management and Budget. Mioduski earned a BA in political science and an MPA from the University of Arizona.
Lawrence Moliterno, MBA
President/CEO
Meridian HealthCare
Lawrence J. Moliterno serves as President and CEO of Meridian HealthCare, an integrated healthcare organization. With a background in business and 25 years in the nonprofit sector, Moliterno’s area of expertise resides in professional development, marketing and nonprofit leadership. He serves as chairman of the Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers, which aims to increase access to treatment, seek additional funding resources, and provide a unified voice for the addiction and recovery providers in the state. Moliterno holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s degree in business administration from Youngstown State University, where he served as an adjunct faculty member. Additionally, he is an elected official in Boardman Township for the last nine years.
President/CEO
Meridian HealthCare
Lawrence J. Moliterno serves as President and CEO of Meridian HealthCare, an integrated healthcare organization. With a background in business and 25 years in the nonprofit sector, Moliterno’s area of expertise resides in professional development, marketing and nonprofit leadership. He serves as chairman of the Ohio Alliance of Recovery Providers, which aims to increase access to treatment, seek additional funding resources, and provide a unified voice for the addiction and recovery providers in the state. Moliterno holds a bachelor’s degree in communication and a master’s degree in business administration from Youngstown State University, where he served as an adjunct faculty member. Additionally, he is an elected official in Boardman Township for the last nine years.
Manny Nsien
COO
University Park Behavioral Health
Manny Nsien MHA, ACHE, is executive director for University Park Behavioral Health. Nsien began his career working as an operations consultant within several emergency rooms across the United States. During his time as an operations consultant, he acquired extensive experience in EHR system implementation, operations management, managerial finance and continuous quality improvement. His primary focus was on improving quality and throughput within the ER and improving patient experience, which led to improved core quality measures, leading to increased hospital reimbursements. Nsien later began working with Elements Behavioral Health, with the focus on utilizing data analytics to improve payer relations, revenue cycle management, treatment outcomes and the patient experience. He has a key specialty in developing strong teams to execute financial objectives while developing a culture that is highly patient-centric. His passion and goal for the behavioral health industry is to reduce the stigma towards treatment and improve patient equity and knowledge on the different modalities of treatment.
COO
University Park Behavioral Health
Manny Nsien MHA, ACHE, is executive director for University Park Behavioral Health. Nsien began his career working as an operations consultant within several emergency rooms across the United States. During his time as an operations consultant, he acquired extensive experience in EHR system implementation, operations management, managerial finance and continuous quality improvement. His primary focus was on improving quality and throughput within the ER and improving patient experience, which led to improved core quality measures, leading to increased hospital reimbursements. Nsien later began working with Elements Behavioral Health, with the focus on utilizing data analytics to improve payer relations, revenue cycle management, treatment outcomes and the patient experience. He has a key specialty in developing strong teams to execute financial objectives while developing a culture that is highly patient-centric. His passion and goal for the behavioral health industry is to reduce the stigma towards treatment and improve patient equity and knowledge on the different modalities of treatment.
Maeve O'Neill
Vice President of Compliance
Addiction Campuses
Maeve O’Neill currently works as vice president of compliance for Addiction Campuses where she oversees all regulatory and accreditation efforts for locations nationwide ensuring high quality and safe care. In this role, she has the daily opportunity for staff training and education to build team cohesiveness, implementing best practices, as well as defining and monitoring performance improvement measures throughout the organization. O’Neill is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor with expertise as a licensed chemical dependency counselor. She has worked as a preventionist, counselor, manager, director and executive leader in community organizations, schools, treatment centers as well as private practice settings. Her broad experience with children, adolescents, adults and families has gifted her the opportunity to impact many lives. As a former behavioral health surveyor for The Joint Commission and a long career committed to excellence, O’Neill has a passion for quality client care and safety.
Vice President of Compliance
Addiction Campuses
Maeve O’Neill currently works as vice president of compliance for Addiction Campuses where she oversees all regulatory and accreditation efforts for locations nationwide ensuring high quality and safe care. In this role, she has the daily opportunity for staff training and education to build team cohesiveness, implementing best practices, as well as defining and monitoring performance improvement measures throughout the organization. O’Neill is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor with expertise as a licensed chemical dependency counselor. She has worked as a preventionist, counselor, manager, director and executive leader in community organizations, schools, treatment centers as well as private practice settings. Her broad experience with children, adolescents, adults and families has gifted her the opportunity to impact many lives. As a former behavioral health surveyor for The Joint Commission and a long career committed to excellence, O’Neill has a passion for quality client care and safety.
Jay Ong
Director of Facility Partnerships, Recovery Brands
Recovery Brands, LLC
Jay Ong is the Director of Facility Partnerships at Recovery Brands where he is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales plans, and nurturing client relationships. Jay and his team facilitate the sale of online marketing solutions to top treatment providers, like enhanced profiles, audience targeting tools, and reputation management support. Jay plays a key role in the positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy for all Recovery Brands' services. Previously, Jay spent 8 years as an executive in the insurance sector where he successfully grew multiple agencies and consulted with top clients on setting up appropriate goals and implementing effective sales processes.
Director of Facility Partnerships, Recovery Brands
Recovery Brands, LLC
Jay Ong is the Director of Facility Partnerships at Recovery Brands where he is responsible for developing and implementing strategic sales plans, and nurturing client relationships. Jay and his team facilitate the sale of online marketing solutions to top treatment providers, like enhanced profiles, audience targeting tools, and reputation management support. Jay plays a key role in the positioning, packaging, and pricing strategy for all Recovery Brands' services. Previously, Jay spent 8 years as an executive in the insurance sector where he successfully grew multiple agencies and consulted with top clients on setting up appropriate goals and implementing effective sales processes.
Lilliam Rodriguez, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Paradigm Behavioral Health Solutions
Lilliam Rodriguez, PhD, received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, and master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Carlos Albizu University. Consistently working with a diverse population of individuals and families, her wide range of experience includes helping clients struggling with substance abuse, family dysfunction, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. Additionally, Rodríguez has taught undergraduate courses as adjunct faculty and conducted psychological evaluations in private practice. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Chief Executive Officer
Paradigm Behavioral Health Solutions
Lilliam Rodriguez, PhD, received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Puerto Rico, and master’s and doctoral degrees in clinical psychology from the Carlos Albizu University. Consistently working with a diverse population of individuals and families, her wide range of experience includes helping clients struggling with substance abuse, family dysfunction, co-occurring disorders, and trauma. Additionally, Rodríguez has taught undergraduate courses as adjunct faculty and conducted psychological evaluations in private practice. She is fluent in Spanish and English.
Todd Seder
Vice President
SAS Group, LLC
Todd Seder is the vice president of SAS Group LLC, a laboratory management company that builds, staffs and manages laboratories for clients in the addiction treatment industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, and six years working with addiction recovery providers, focusing on business development and sales strategy. Seder has a passion for helping companies create operational solutions that help them achieve their business and financial goals.
Vice President
SAS Group, LLC
Todd Seder is the vice president of SAS Group LLC, a laboratory management company that builds, staffs and manages laboratories for clients in the addiction treatment industry. He has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, and six years working with addiction recovery providers, focusing on business development and sales strategy. Seder has a passion for helping companies create operational solutions that help them achieve their business and financial goals.
Kevin Taggart
Principal
Mertz Taggart
Kevin started his career working for large enterprise software companies selling multi-million dollar software applications to midsize organizations and large multi-national firms. After ten years of working in the technology industry, Kevin founded a land development and home building company. He gained invaluable experience running all aspects of the business; including raising money, negotiating and purchasing land, planning & rezoning, permitting and building infrastructure (roads, sewers, water, pool, clubhouse, etc.), building houses, and putting together and executing a marketing plan.
After successfully selling that company to a large publicly traded company in 2010, Kevin has been selling healthcare companies. Kevin has been invited to speak at several national and regional healthcare conferences with topics ranging from the process of selling a healthcare company to maximizing value prior to a sale.
Principal
Mertz Taggart
Kevin started his career working for large enterprise software companies selling multi-million dollar software applications to midsize organizations and large multi-national firms. After ten years of working in the technology industry, Kevin founded a land development and home building company. He gained invaluable experience running all aspects of the business; including raising money, negotiating and purchasing land, planning & rezoning, permitting and building infrastructure (roads, sewers, water, pool, clubhouse, etc.), building houses, and putting together and executing a marketing plan.
After successfully selling that company to a large publicly traded company in 2010, Kevin has been selling healthcare companies. Kevin has been invited to speak at several national and regional healthcare conferences with topics ranging from the process of selling a healthcare company to maximizing value prior to a sale.
Tiffany Tait
Chief Operating Officer
Paradigm Behavioral Health Solutions
Tiffany Tait holds a bachelor’s of science degree in criminology and master’s of social work degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a certified Daring Way facilitator and licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. Tait has been working in the mental health and social services field for over 13 years as a clinical supervisor, program administrator and behavioral healthcare executive. She is especially recognized for her experience in clinical program development, leadership development and organizational restructuring.
Chief Operating Officer
Paradigm Behavioral Health Solutions
Tiffany Tait holds a bachelor’s of science degree in criminology and master’s of social work degree from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. She is a certified Daring Way facilitator and licensed clinical social worker in the state of Florida. Tait has been working in the mental health and social services field for over 13 years as a clinical supervisor, program administrator and behavioral healthcare executive. She is especially recognized for her experience in clinical program development, leadership development and organizational restructuring.
Lisa Jane Vargas
CMO
Sierra Tucson
As the chief marketing officer of Sierra Tucson, Lisa Jane Vargas brings over 20 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field with a passion and dedication to helping individuals and families. During her 14-year tenure at Sierra Tucson, she has been instrumental in transforming and evolving the Sierra Tucson brand through a dedicated investment in brand discovery and brand-equity building activities that include: efforts dedicated to brand consistency and ethical messaging; expanded presence in community relations activities and industry events; focused national and industry press outreach; and a concerted expansion of alumni relations efforts. Vargas’ passion for recovery is personal and her approach unique. As a result, under her leadership, Sierra Tucson is reaching record numbers of individuals seeking treatment with a brand message and treatment experience built on the legacy of the more than 33,000 individuals who have sought help at this iconic facility.
CMO
Sierra Tucson
As the chief marketing officer of Sierra Tucson, Lisa Jane Vargas brings over 20 years of experience in the mental and behavioral health field with a passion and dedication to helping individuals and families. During her 14-year tenure at Sierra Tucson, she has been instrumental in transforming and evolving the Sierra Tucson brand through a dedicated investment in brand discovery and brand-equity building activities that include: efforts dedicated to brand consistency and ethical messaging; expanded presence in community relations activities and industry events; focused national and industry press outreach; and a concerted expansion of alumni relations efforts. Vargas’ passion for recovery is personal and her approach unique. As a result, under her leadership, Sierra Tucson is reaching record numbers of individuals seeking treatment with a brand message and treatment experience built on the legacy of the more than 33,000 individuals who have sought help at this iconic facility.
Rob Waggener, LCSW, FACHE
Innovator, Connector, Leader
Evivallife
For 30 years, Rob Waggener has earned a reputation in the behavioral health industry as an innovator, a connecter, and a leader of change and through change. Waggener has served in privately held, publicly traded, not-for-profit, for-profit, rural, urban, community-based, facility-centric, large and small organizations committed to serving individuals and families struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. As a licensed clinical social worker and as a distinguished fellow in the American College of Healthcare, Waggener has driven change in individuals and in organizations with a motto to “keep your idealism practical.” Most recently Waggener served as the vice president of addiction services for Universal Health Services, a $10 billion hospital and healthcare company. Prior to that he served as the CEO of Foundations Recovery Network, a national multi-site treatment company serving adults and families struggling with co-occurring disorders. Waggener led Foundations for over 12 years through three external mergers and acquisitions, while driving internal growth primarily through organic and de novo channels.
Innovator, Connector, Leader
Evivallife
For 30 years, Rob Waggener has earned a reputation in the behavioral health industry as an innovator, a connecter, and a leader of change and through change. Waggener has served in privately held, publicly traded, not-for-profit, for-profit, rural, urban, community-based, facility-centric, large and small organizations committed to serving individuals and families struggling with mental health and substance use disorders. As a licensed clinical social worker and as a distinguished fellow in the American College of Healthcare, Waggener has driven change in individuals and in organizations with a motto to “keep your idealism practical.” Most recently Waggener served as the vice president of addiction services for Universal Health Services, a $10 billion hospital and healthcare company. Prior to that he served as the CEO of Foundations Recovery Network, a national multi-site treatment company serving adults and families struggling with co-occurring disorders. Waggener led Foundations for over 12 years through three external mergers and acquisitions, while driving internal growth primarily through organic and de novo channels.
Kris Washington
Founding Partner
Psynchronous Communications
Kris Washington began his career at McCann-Erickson Worldwide, where he helped brands including AT&T Business Services, Motorola, and 1-800-FLOWERS.com produce effective advertising campaigns. To learn the exploding business of interactive advertising, Washington moved to Boston’s Circle.com where he headed the Verizon business. While at Circle, Washington worked to make the Verizon business an example of seamless online/offline integration. He then moved to Holland Mark Advertising where he directed the Polaroid and Teradyne accounts. He formed Psynchronous in June of 2002.
Founding Partner
Psynchronous Communications
Kris Washington began his career at McCann-Erickson Worldwide, where he helped brands including AT&T Business Services, Motorola, and 1-800-FLOWERS.com produce effective advertising campaigns. To learn the exploding business of interactive advertising, Washington moved to Boston’s Circle.com where he headed the Verizon business. While at Circle, Washington worked to make the Verizon business an example of seamless online/offline integration. He then moved to Holland Mark Advertising where he directed the Polaroid and Teradyne accounts. He formed Psynchronous in June of 2002.
Josh Weum
Director of Paid Search Media
Dreamscape Marketing
Director of Paid Search Media
Dreamscape Marketing
