Samuel Kellogg
Waco,TX
Summary
Healthcare executive with 10+ years of progressive leadership experience culminating in CEO and COO roles across acute and residential psychiatric settings. Proven operator with full P&L ownership, multi-site leadership, regulatory excellence, and culture transformation. Track record of driving revenue growth, improving quality metrics, reducing operational risk, and scaling services to meet community demand. MBA-prepared, board-facing leader with deep expertise in hospital operations, compliance, and executive team development.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Executive Officer
Oceans Healthcare of Waco
03.2025 - Current
- Expanded referrals 22% YoY, growing from 3,725 to 4,556 between 2024–2025.
- Evaluated organizational performance metrics to drive continuous improvement efforts resulting in core KPI and quality scores increasing 7% YoY.
- Led initiatives that expanded admissions 11% YoY, growing from 1,209 to 1,343 (2024–2025).
- Achieved zero findings in more than six state and federal complaint surveys.
- Directed talent acquisition and development strategies to build high-performing teams.
Chief Executive Officer
Oceans Healthcare of Longview
08.2023 - 03.2025
- Drove EBITDA growth from $800K to $2.0M YoY (2023–2024), representing a 150% increase through operational and revenue optimization.
- Grew outpatient operations from 22 ADA to 40+ ADA YoY (2023-2024), yielding an 80% increase in daily attendance.
- Lead and developed an interdisciplinary workforce of 80+ employees across clinical and non-clinicaL department.
- Establish, monitor, and execute KPIs tied to quality outcomes, financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Drive business development initiatives with community partners to expand service lines and address unmet regional behavioral health needs.
- Prepare and present monthly financial and operations reports to governing bodies.
Chief Executive Officer
Willow Springs Center
04.2018 - 07.2023
- Advanced through successive leadership roles (Plant Operations Manager → Director of Operations/COO → CEO) based on performance and results
- Executive oversight of a 116-bed adolescent residential treatment center with 170+ employees
- Full P&L responsibility for $36MM in annual revenue, including revenue optimization, cost containment, and margin improvement
- Elevated hospital quality metrics, improving patient satisfaction ranking from 5th to 2nd
- Drove measurable improvements in staff retention, patient safety, injury reduction, denied days, and yield per patient day
- Built and led high-performing executive teams; recruited and retained physicians and senior leaders
- Developed and launched a 25,000 sq. ft. outpatient services facility (PHP, IOP, outpatient therapy), expanding access and revenue streams
- Completed over 1 million dollars in improvements for patient experience and safety
Director of Plant Operations
West Hills Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Directed facilities and plant operations for a 95-bed acute psychiatric hospital
- Managed 8.5 FTEs and departmental leads across maintenance, dietary, IT, and environmental services
- Oversaw $1.6MM operating budget, payroll, PTO, and professional development
- Ensured full compliance with CMS, AHJ, NFPA, and Joint Commission standards
- Successfully completed triennial Joint Commission survey with minimal findings, resulting in accreditation
Director of Facilities Maintenance
ManorCare
05.2017 - 06.2018
- Led all facilities operations, preventative maintenance, and life safety compliance
- Achieved zero Life Safety deficiencies during unannounced CMS inspection
- Chaired safety committee to promote a culture of safety for staff, residents, and visitor
Utilitiesman Second Class Petty Officer
United States Navy, USN
07.2010 - 06.2017
- Led and developed 100+ service members across facilities management, logistics, and project execution
- Deployed in support of expeditionary combat and peacekeeping operations
- Delivered 250+ hours of technical and leadership training to 500+ personnel
- Awarded Navy Achievement Medal and Army Achievement Medal
Education
MBA - Business
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
California State University, East Bay
Hayward, CA05-2020
Skills
P&L & Budget Ownership
Hospital & Multi-Program Operations
KPI Development & Performance Management
Regulatory Compliance (CMS, TJC, NFPA)
Executive Team Leadership & Succession
Business Development & Service Line Growth
Timeline
Chief Executive Officer
Oceans Healthcare of Waco
03.2025 - Current
Chief Executive Officer
Oceans Healthcare of Longview
08.2023 - 03.2025
Director of Plant Operations
West Hills Hospital
08.2020 - 06.2021
Chief Executive Officer
Willow Springs Center
04.2018 - 07.2023
Director of Facilities Maintenance
ManorCare
05.2017 - 06.2018
Utilitiesman Second Class Petty Officer
United States Navy, USN
07.2010 - 06.2017
MBA - Business
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science - Operations Management
California State University, East Bay