Our WHY
Our Mission
At Equus Growth, we help healthcare business owners define their goals, craft actionable strategies, and close the gaps standing in their way.

With deep industry experience, tailored solutions, and hands-on execution, we partner with leaders to move from uncertainty to clarity—and from vision to results.

The Equus Growth Leadership Team

Scott McKee
Managing Partner & Cofounder
scott@equusgrowth.com

Scott is a founder of Equus Growth Healthcare Advisory, a consulting firm focused on accelerating growth, strategic development, and operational excellence for healthcare businesses. With nearly 20 years of corporate development experience, Scott has led initiatives in investments, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and product line development to drive enterprise value.

Scott previously served as Chief Development Officer at Center for Diagnostic Imaging and as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development at Insight Health, among other leadership roles in finance and development. Scott holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. He lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area with his wife of nearly 20 years and their three children.

Advisory
Talent Acquisition
Marketing & IT
Revenue Cycle Management
Operations & Strategy
Finance & Accounting
Sales
Jeremy VanDevender
Managing Partner & Cofounder
jeremy@equusgrowth.com

Jeremy VanDevender is a visionary leader with deep expertise in distributed healthcare and a strong track record of success leading private equity-backed portfolio companies. He has driven hyper-growth through mergers and acquisitions, de novo expansion, strategic partnerships, and enterprise-level initiatives.

Beginning his career as a licensed physical therapist treating orthopedic conditions and elite athletes, Jeremy advanced into senior clinical and operational leadership roles, delivering significant value for investors and partners. His passion for clinical innovation, value-based care, payor relations, outcomes research, and team development has shaped some of the most respected outpatient physical therapy platforms in the country.

Advisory
Talent Acquisition
Marketing & IT
Revenue Cycle Management
Operations & Strategy
Finance & Accounting
Sales
Matt Byrne
Managing Partner & President
matt@equusgrowth.com

Matthew Byrne is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across multiple sectors of healthcare. Now focused on consulting and advisory services, Matt brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and business leadership to help organizations tackle complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

Most recently, Matt served as Executive Director of Provider Partnerships for a Boston-based healthcare technology startup, where he led innovation in sensor tech and biomechanics for physical therapy. Previously, at Pivot Physical Therapy and Athletico, Matt led sales strategy and oversaw integration and growth efforts across Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Health divisions. He has also held national leadership roles with top organizations in onsite health, wellness, and occupational health services. Matt holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware.

Advisory
Talent Acquisition
Marketing & IT
Revenue Cycle Management
Operations & Strategy
Finance & Accounting
Sales
Jamie Holm
Managing Partner & CFO
jamie@sidecargroup.net

Jamie Holm, CPA (inactive), is a healthcare leader with 10+ years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, revenue cycle management, operations, and business development. Prior to her work with Sidecar, she worked at the Center for Diagnostic Imaging in various roles. Her most recent role was a Director in the Revenue Cycle Management department. She also spent several years in the Business Development group where she was responsible for analyzing and managing partnerships with physicians, payers, and health systems.

Mrs. Holm started her career in accounting and finance where she developed her analytical background. She has a Bachelor's of Accounting degree from Calvin University.

Advisory
Talent Acquisition
Marketing & IT
Revenue Cycle Management
Operations & Strategy
Finance & Accounting
Sales
The Equus Growth Difference

Our Values

Embedded Partnership
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with clients as part of their team - building trust through collaboration, shared ownership, and advisor-led growth.

People-First Approach
We put people before profit - centering strategies on the goals, values, and well-being of the individuals and communities we serve.

Bold & Intelligent Thinking
We challenge conventions, ask better questions, push for innovation and growth, and bring deep healthcare expertise to deliver insights that unlock transformative growth.

Integrity & Equity
We lead with honesty, transparency, and fairness - empowering clients, businesses, and our own advisors as true stakeholders in success.

Excellence in Execution
We are doers, not theorists. With operator discipline and urgency, we turn strategy into measurable results

Innovation with Intent
We embrace new ideas, digital models, and scalable change - always with purpose, alignment, and a focus on patient and provider impact.

Why Equus

“We founded Equus to bring a deeper level of partnership to healthcare businesses. Together, we’re committed to delivering the kind of expert-led, high-touch support we wish we had when we were in your shoes.”

Jeremy VanDevender and Scott McKee
Equus Owners & Founders
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Interested in Working with the Equus Team?

Our team is thankful to help incredible healthcare businesses achieve more than they think is possible every day. We will be accepting new clients soon. Ready to get started? Contact us now to learn more.