Chris has spent over 30 years in the healthcare industry from C-suite executive to healthcare-oriented Venture Capital investor.
Chris’ has served as Chief Executive Officer at six different billion plus healthcare companies over the past 30 years, two of which he grew to $3 billion in revenue serve as just a small testament to his expertise and passion for healthcare innovation at scale. Among his C-suite positions, he has been on the board of several prominent health insurance trade organizations including the Association of Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), which he served as chair for six years, and America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP),both are committed to increasing the serviceability, affordability, and quality of healthcare for over 200 million people nationwide.
Being a seasoned healthcare operator and innovator, Chris is committed to quality healthcare with successful exits. Previously, as the Vice President of Long-Term Services and Support at AmeriGroup, a company dedicated to the health and independence of low-income seniors and disabled people, he oversaw and took part in their diversification and regional expansion ultimately contributing the framework fora $4.9 Billion acquisition by Anthem.
Chris also served as the Chief Executive Officer for Remedy Partners, leading their scaling from 4 to 40 states and raising $50 million in series B led by Bain Capital Ventures. His efforts helped bolster Remedy into their $405 million acquisition by Signify in 2019, and further, their $8 Billion acquisition by CVS in 2023.
Chris’s track record of successful turnarounds does not stop there. He founded the health insurance division within VNS Health, a 100-year-old company, fostering $2.5 Billion dollars in topline revenue returning $1 billion in surplus dividends over his 10 years working there, showcasing his ability to create, grow, and add value within the healthcare industry.
Following the turnaround of Commonwealth Care Alliance, an exit valued at over $800 million dollars, Chris is excited for the continuation of his efforts to revolutionize equitability and innovation within the industry through Winter Street Ventures.
Biography
Chris has spent over 30 years in the healthcare industry from C-suite executive to healthcare-oriented Venture Capital investor.