Chris Kelliher
York,PA
Summary
Dynamic C-suite Executive with expertise in financial planning and operational restructuring, driving significant growth within the healthcare sector. Instrumental in the strategic acquisition and optimization of facilities, achieving substantial revenue increases while implementing cost-saving initiatives that enhance overall organizational efficiency.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Enhanced Healthcare/Advise Financial
01.2017 - Current
- Led investor relations and strategic initiatives at Amatus Health, managing 16 SUDS across 7 states, 2 MSOs, and a credentialed toxicology/PCR lab.
- Executed the restructuring of individual cap stacks, MSO, and revenue cycle management, and divested non-performing locations to enhance EBITDA from $3 million in 2020 to a projected $10 million in 2025.
- Acquisition of outpatient facilities in Indiana; grew business from $3.2 million in revenue and negative EBITDA in 2022 to $7.0 million and $2.0 million respectively in 2025 through moving to 7-day program and cost saving initiatives.
- De Novo launched detox and residential facilities in Maryland; increasing inpatient bed count by 75 beds and projected $8.6 million revenue and $3.0 million in EBITDA.
- Directed sale process for underperforming assets, including OON SUDs, MAT, OBOT, and urgent cares, optimizing asset performance.
Restructuring Consultant
Lighthouse Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 02.2026
- Reduced labor costs by $4.5 million and housing/operating leases by $1.2 million through strategic restructuring.
- Analyzed market trends to inform Amulet Capital investment strategies.
Exit Consultant
Advantage Behavioral Health
York, PA
08.2022 - 07.2025
- Grew mental health services in 10 states and outpatient SUD in 3 states, increasing revenue from $35 million to over $100 million in two years.
- Led sale to Clearview Capital; developed CIM, financial projection, cash-to-accrual conversion, and revenue recognition (unbrokered).
Exit Chief Financial Officer
ProHealth Partners
06.2021 - 12.2024
- Exit: Led successful sale to HealthDrive/Bain Capital; built CIM, financial projection, cash-to-accrual conversion, revenue recognition (Broker: Coker)
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Aligned Orthopedic Partners
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Launched in-house physical therapy services in VA and DC, generating $3 million in incremental revenue within 8 months.
- Payor Contracting enhanced contracts yielding $2.5 million in annual increases.
- Integrated 2 practices (JYI/Shady Grove) under OrthoBethesda TIN; consolidated RCM department, creating $1 million in synergies through improved efficiencies and contract lifts.
- Achieved $2 million in cost reductions through strategic RIFs.
- Shift of urgent care strategy in non-performing sites, to same day availability in underutilized facilities. $300k annual improvement to profitability.
- Amended credit agreements with banking partners to improve terms.
- PC-MSO platform built on 4 private practices in MD, DC and VA markets. An Atlantic Street Capital portfolio company, building to a network
Restructuring Consultant
Alsana
York, PA
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Revamped revenue cycle management processes to increase net collected revenue by 3.5%.
Consultant
Progressive Dental Concepts
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed transition bridge for outgoing CFO by assessing business model and long-term strategy, enhancing focus on acquisition pipeline.
Chief Restructuring Officer
Sequel Youth and Family Services (SYSF)
York, PA
09.2021 - 08.2022
- Restructured and transitioned remaining Sequel assets following October 1st sale of majority assets to Vivant.
- Carve out of Gracent ABA and SchoolCo, ABC (Assignment for Benefit of Creditors of SYFS as part of $270 million debt restructuring), growth and execution of stale launches of de novos in Illinois and Texas.
- Executed carve-out of Gracent ABA and SchoolCo, ABC (Assignment for Benefit of Creditors of SYFS) as part of $270 million debt restructuring, driving growth and successful launch of de novos in Illinois and Texas.
- Facilitated sale of SchoolCo to New Story/Audax (DC Advisory).
Consultant
US Digestive Health
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Developed MSO treasury, finance, and accounting team with compliant reporting and streamlined practice integration platform and processes.
- Integrated three platform practices with five ambulatory surgical centers and one anesthesia company.
- Consolidated and outsourced RCM functions for three practices under Regional GI TIN, achieving a 2% reduction in collection costs.
- Executed full cycle GL RFP process for ERP/BI systems.
- Forecasts/Modelling: COVID 19 response: Cares Act navigation, 18-week cash flow scenario modelling; highly leveraged bank agreements (HLT) and covenants.
- PC-MSO platform built on 3 GI private practices (Healthcare), an Amulet Capital portfolio company; building to a current network of affiliated providers has grown to 70 GIs/30 APP in 17 locations and 5 ASCs.
CFO
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
05.2018 - 03.2019
- Developed and executed strategy ensuring $5 billion SRF loan portfolio maintained lending capacity amid federal and state grant reductions and supported funding for larger projects, historically financed through bond offerings
- Public Utility Financing
Exit Consultant
Bolder Healthcare Solutions
06.2017 - 08.2018
- Integrated and managed purchase accounting for 2 acquired entities, including cash-to-accrual adjustments and development of sell-side diligence data (Cognizant)
- Reengineered finance, tax, general accounting, and internal controls to support exit process and facilitated transition to acquirer (Cognizant)
COO|CFO
MOI, Inc.
11.2012 - 12.2016
- Restructured and reorganized operations post-ESOP buy-out and government shutdown to stabilize business.
- Executed $3 million in cost savings through strategic reduction in workforce and lease renegotiations.
- Led interior construction division to grow annual revenue from $3 million to $30 million in awarded contracts.
Vice President – Strategic initiatives
DAS Companies
03.2010 - 11.2012
- Led business intelligence, global sourcing, acquisitions, asset integration, and operational scalability initiatives, contributing to organizational growth from $150 million to $300 million.
- Distribution
Interim COO|CFO
Essintial Enterprise Solutions
10.2010 - 01.2012
- Restructured operations following failed integration of two acquisitions (Halifax/national Support Services), leading to $3 million in strategic RIFs and lease renegotiations.
Corporate Controller
Kelson Energy
06.2008 - 05.2011
- Facilitated sale and exit of 3 1/2 power plants to optimize asset portfolio.
Business Consultant
Air Products
04.2007 - 06.2008
- Coordinated stakeholder engagement to streamline divestiture processes for PUI Division.
Corporate Controller
FreightCar America
03.2005 - 04.2007
- Built infrastructure to meet SEC requirements and support IPO readiness, including modeling, S-1 drafts, and road shows for second fastest growing IPO on NASDAQ (RAIL).
- Executed SOX 404 compliance procedures
SOX Analyst
Ames True Temper
11.2004 - 03.2005
- Led SOX 404 kickoff through initial testing for public debt offering; SEC extended non-accelerated filer deadline
- Manufacturing
Manager – Accounting
Giant Foods Stores, LLC/Tops Markets, Inc
09.2001 - 11.2004
- Executed the shared service integration of Tops Markets' accounting and finance functions to Carlisle, PA, resulting in $1.2 million in operating expense improvements.
Assistant to the business Manager
Harrisburg School District
01.1999 - 08.2000
- Public School
Education
B.A. - Business Administration
Franklin & Marshall College
Lancaster, PA01-1998
Skills
- Corporate finance
- Mergers & acquisitions
- Equity offerings
- Financial modeling and forecasting
- Strategic financial planning
- Restructuring
- Operational restructuring
- Short-term financing
- Senior secured financing
- Traditional and asset-based lending
- Public finance strategy
- Working capital optimization
- Data analytics
- Key performance indicators
- Change management
- Bankruptcies
Certification
- Inactive CPA
- CIA
Timeline
Restructuring Consultant
Lighthouse Behavioral Health
04.2025 - 02.2026
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Aligned Orthopedic Partners
05.2023 - 05.2024
Restructuring Consultant
Alsana
02.2023 - 06.2023
Exit Consultant
Advantage Behavioral Health
08.2022 - 07.2025
Consultant
Progressive Dental Concepts
04.2022 - 10.2022
Chief Restructuring Officer
Sequel Youth and Family Services (SYSF)
09.2021 - 08.2022
Exit Chief Financial Officer
ProHealth Partners
06.2021 - 12.2024
Consultant
US Digestive Health
04.2019 - 12.2020
CFO
Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST)
05.2018 - 03.2019
Exit Consultant
Bolder Healthcare Solutions
06.2017 - 08.2018
Chief Executive Officer
Enhanced Healthcare/Advise Financial
01.2017 - Current
COO|CFO
MOI, Inc.
11.2012 - 12.2016
Interim COO|CFO
Essintial Enterprise Solutions
10.2010 - 01.2012
Vice President – Strategic initiatives
DAS Companies
03.2010 - 11.2012
Corporate Controller
Kelson Energy
06.2008 - 05.2011
Business Consultant
Air Products
04.2007 - 06.2008
Corporate Controller
FreightCar America
03.2005 - 04.2007
SOX Analyst
Ames True Temper
11.2004 - 03.2005
Manager – Accounting
Giant Foods Stores, LLC/Tops Markets, Inc
09.2001 - 11.2004
Assistant to the business Manager
Harrisburg School District
01.1999 - 08.2000
B.A. - Business Administration
Franklin & Marshall College