HealthCare Appraisers’ Board of Directors

The Board of Directors is comprised of: Daryl P. Johnson, MAcc, CVA, Managing Partner; Jim Hills, CPA/ABV, Partner; Matt J. Milliron, CVA, MBA, Partner; Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA, Partner; Greg C.R. Gallagher, JD, Chief Operating Officer; Doug Williams, Board Member.

Emeritus Directors: Scott M. Safriet, CVA, MBA, Partner; Fred Lara, CFA, ASA, CVA, Partner.

 Leadership

Serving clients is our priority. At HealthCare Appraisers, the strong relationships we build and partnerships we forge drive our commitment to excellence and integrity. We’ve been active experts in the valuation space since the beginning of the industry, and we’ve led the market for so many years because we’ve proven to the market what we believe in, time after time. Our core values of expertise, reliability, innovation and collaboration are embedded in all we do.

 Executive Team

Gregory C.R. Gallagher, JD | Chief Operating Officer

 

Gregory C.R. Gallagher is Chief Operating Officer in the Boca Raton office.

Gallagher oversees day-to-day operations and works with the partners and management team to implement the firm’s legal strategy.  Prior to joining HealthCare Appraisers, he worked as a business analyst focusing on regulatory compliance and business valuation and analytics.

Gallagher received a Juris Doctor from Drexel University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Villanova University.

Richard F. Clarke, Jr. | Chief Business Development Officer

 

Richard F. Clarke, Jr. serves as the firm’s Chief Business Development Officer. In his role, Clarke works closely with leadership to develop and implement the firm’s companywide business development strategy.

Clarke has nearly 30 years of sales and management experience across a variety of roles, including overseeing the strategic growth of numerous healthcare programs and facilities, expanding C-suite level hospital relationships, developing and implementing a centralized admissions department, managing key physician recruitment and relationships, and managing relationships with payers and providers. Clarke has received several professional awards, including the CFO Award for most profitable growth. He previously held executive positions at Catholic Health Services Inc. and Tenet Healthcare Inc.

Clarke holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications from Florida Atlantic University.

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Paul J. “P.J.” Morales | Director of Technology

 

Paul “P.J.” Morales is Director of Technology located in the Boca Raton office. Morales oversees all information technology and network security solutions company-wide, working with leadership to ensure best practices for clients and employee-owners. P.J. is a hands-on detailed technical manager, with a global engineering background, specializing in integrated network and cloud-based security and software solutions. Prior to joining HealthCare Appraisers, P.J. served as a Product Manager leading Security Engineering and Systems Integration Globally.

Amy Hoey | Human Resources Director

 

As Human Resources Director, Amy Hoey oversees day to day Human Resources operations for all offices across the country and works with the partners and management team to implement the firm’s people strategy. Prior to joining HealthCare Appraisers, she worked in Human Resources for several companies across multiple industries. Hoey has held positions both nationally and globally at GE Capital, Merck, and Demmer Corporation.

Hoey holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Northern Illinois University and is SHRM-SCP certified.

Amy Benton | Marketing & Communications Director

 

Amy L. Benton, Marketing and Communications Director, is responsible for advancing the brand of HealthCare Appraisers. She works with key leadership to develop and implement marketing and communications strategies to support the firm’s goals.

Prior to joining HealthCare Appraisers, Benton worked in both the public and private sectors, including having served as Communications Director for Louisiana Governor Mike Foster, as Deputy Commissioner for Commissioner of Administration Mark Drennen, and most recently as Vice-President of Marketing and Communications for Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center, and its statewide affiliates.

Benton holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the nationally-recognized Manship School of Mass Communications at Louisiana State University.

Recent Insights

ASC Valuation, Transaction, and Industry Trends in 2023

Authors: Matthew J. Muller, ASA, Benjamin Cloutier, and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDF ASC VALUATION, TRANSACTION, AND INDUSTRY TRENDS IN 2023[1] The ambulatory surgery center (ASC) sector has been an attractive one for healthcare investors in recent years....

Ensuring Compliance Post COVID-19

Authors: Kevin Obletz, JD, CVA and Alyse Bentz, JD, MPHOverview On May 11, 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency (“PHE”) waivers put in place three years ago will expire. These waivers, enacted pursuant to Section 1135 of the Social Security Act, 42 USC § 1320b-5,...

Surgical Tools of the Trade: Derivatives in Healthcare Transactions

Authors: Jordan A Zoeller, MAcc, CFA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFWhile equity interest transactions and outright acquisitions are the most common pathways to acquiring a desirable healthcare business or asset, many healthcare businesses are approaching...

Industry Outlook: Orthopedic Practices and Ancillary Services

Authors: Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA and Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA Download the PDFOrthopedic practices have long generated interest from outside buyers, including hospitals and health systems, and more recently, private equity firms. There are many rationales and factors...

Upcoming Events

Jun 12 | SSM Health Foundation Open

June 12, 2023 | Norwood Hills Country Club HealthCare Appraisers is a proud event supporter. Join us for a day of golf and supporting local health care initiatives while connecting with corporate community members. Register a team or become a sponsor now for the 8th...

June 13-14 | Hi2 Conference

HealthCare Appraisers Partner Nicholas J. Janiga, ASA and Director Daniel I. Levin, CFA, ASA will be attending. Home Care Innovation + Investment Conference (HI2) . “H.I. Squared” is where providers of home health, personal care and hospice come to buy, sell, procure...

Jun 14-17 | 2023 TBA Conference

HealthCare Appraisers Manager Alex Houston and Director Nicole M. Jacobsen will be attending. Join your colleagues for the 2023 TBA Annual Convention in Knoxville, TN - June 14-17. On the conference website, find full information on registration and programming. Learn...

Jun 25 | AHLA In-House Counsel Program

June 25, 2023 | San Fransico, CA HealthCare Appraisers is sponsoring the program luncheon. About the Program Our host city of San Francisco will serve as an incredible backdrop for the 2023 AHLA In-House Counsel Program. In-house counsel, compliance officers,...