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
Waco, TX
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
Longview, TX
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
Reno, NV
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
Reno
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
Reno, NV
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
Camp Pendleton, CA
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