Dr. Mitch Vance
Westbrook,ME
Summary
Senior Operations and Business Development Leader with over 15 years of success across healthcare startups, clinical practice ownership, and team leadership. Proven track record of growing revenue, scaling operations, and building culture-first organizations. Veteran and Ironman finisher with demonstrated resilience, integrity, and a bias for action. Experienced in strategic planning, KPI management, M&A, and cross-functional team development.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Sr. Director of Operations and Biz. Development
LifeLynx
Portland, ME
10.2024 - Current
- Early employee of a startup with revenue growth from $1.2M to $12M. EBITDA growth of $300,000 to $2.9 million. 6-9% growth year over year for three years.
- Managed the daily operations of a multi-site organization that has grown to 91 employees, ensuring efficiency, profitability, and compliance within healthcare standards.
- Dual role resulting in complete M&A and operational oversight, including lead generation, LOI, due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing operational oversight. Operational role of onboarding.
- Implemented process improvements across all functional areas, including compliance, logistics, finance, HR, and IT.
Clinic Owner
Self
Portland, ME
05.2009 - 12.2022
- Launched and scaled a private chiropractic and rehab clinic.
- Transitioned successfully out of a franchise model.
- Coached over 60 doctors in leadership and KPI improvement.
- Oversaw financial management, including budgeting and billing processes for services rendered.
- Evaluated clinic performance metrics to identify areas for operational improvement, including P&L, forecasting, and budget management.
Sergeant, Army Corp of Engineers
New York Army National Guard
COrning, NY
02.2002 - 02.2008
- Served honorably, including deployment to Afghanistan (2004-2005).
- Awarded the Army Commendation Medal for exemplary service.
- Squad Leader of 6-10 soldiers
Education
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Norrtheast College of Health Sciences
Seneca Falls, NY11-2008
Bachelor of Science - Major Biology, Minor Chemistry
SUNY Cortland
Cortland05-2005
Skills
- Strategic planning and execution
- Operations excellence and systems development
- Leadership training
- Financial modeling and budgeting
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Start-up leadership
- KPI development and analysis
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Cross-functional team building
- Problem solving
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Director of Operations and Biz. Development
LifeLynx
10.2024 - Current
Clinic Owner
Self
05.2009 - 12.2022
Sergeant, Army Corp of Engineers
New York Army National Guard
02.2002 - 02.2008
Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic
Norrtheast College of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science - Major Biology, Minor Chemistry
SUNY Cortland
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