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.

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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Noah Asher joins Equus with a wide range of healthcare experience including M&A, corporate strategy, operations, and business development. Noah began his career at Stephens Inc in Capital Markets and Equity Research before joining a medical device startup company and overseeing the development and launch of two novel devices in the Cardiovascular space. Most recently, Noah has worked with Merge Growth Advisors leading financial due diligence for multiple buy-side and sell-side transactions, in addition to providing growth and strategic finance services to numerous healthcare companies.  Noah holds degrees in Finance and Economics from the University of Arkansas - Little Rock.  Noah and his wife, Anna, reside in Little Rock, Arkansas.

James "Jim" Card is a healthcare data and operations executive with over 15 years of experience leading analytics, revenue cycle, and business intelligence functions across multi-site healthcare organizations. With a career spanning roles at Paradigm Oral Health, Olio Health, and Laser Spine Institute, he has built scalable data infrastructures, optimized RCM workflows, and led cross-functional teams driving measurable financial and operational outcomes.

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Most recently, he served as Vice President of Business Intelligence at Paradigm Oral Health, where he developed advanced analytics capabilities, integrated clinical and financial data systems, and partnered with leadership to support strategic growth initiatives. He has also held leadership roles in revenue cycle and executive management, applying a rare blend of technical expertise and strategic insight.

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As Managing Partner at Data Chimp Labs and Co-Founder of DispoRx, he now supports healthcare operators through fractional leadership and advisory, helping them harness data, automation, and strategy to unlock growth and efficiency. His expertise spans business intelligence, machine learning, data governance, and health information management - with a track record of bridging data and operations to drive results.

Jerry Durham is a healthcare leader and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in physical therapy and over two decades of business ownership, consulting, and coaching. He has built a reputation for transforming patient engagement by focusing on the crucial role of front desk teams in driving scheduling, arrivals, and retention.

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Beginning his career as a licensed physical therapist, Jerry went on to found and scale San Francisco Sport & Spine Physical Therapy, later known as Agile Physical Therapy, where he spent nearly two decades building a respected outpatient platform. Today, as Founder of Client Experience Company, he partners with healthcare practices and software organizations to enhance the patient lifecycle, improve clinical outcomes, and strengthen business performance.

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With deep expertise in sales training, leadership development, and patient behavior, Jerry empowers providers to capture more value by ensuring patients Arrive, Pay, and Stay - all without relying on new marketing. His innovative strategies continue to elevate healthcare businesses while keeping patients at the center of the experience.

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Greg brings over 35 years of healthcare leadership experience, including 13 years at Center for Diagnostic Imaging overseeing growth initiatives, acquisitions, and partnerships. He spent 23 years at GE Healthcare in senior management roles in distribution and holds a BS in Management and Marketing from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business.

Alison Hopeman joins Equus Group with over 15 years of finance experience. Most recently she served as a manager of analytics for Global Operations at Allianz Global Risk in the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry. She has a strong background in variance analysis, forecasting, and budgeting as well as domestic and international accounting policy.

Alison currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona with her husband and two boys. She holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Arizona.

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Rob was VP Solutions Development for Siemens Healthineers Strategic Corporate Account Group, responsible for commercial partnership development and Commercial Operations and the leader of the North American Ultrasound business. Prior to joining Siemens, Rob was the US/Canada Product Marketing Director for Molecular Imaging and Computed Tomography (MICT). Prior to Siemens, Rob was with GE Healthcare. During his career at GE, Rob has held various leadership positions in sales, marketing, and operations. Prior to joining GE Healthcare, he held sales and marketing roles with Proctor and Gamble and Picker International.

Rob earned a Bachelor's of Science in Industrial Engineering and a Master's of Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He and his son, Robbie, reside in Nashville, TN.

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Prior to working with Equus, Cole accumulated more than 32 years of experience providing assurance, transaction, and financial consulting services to public, privately held, start-up, and not-for-profit healthcare organizations. Cole has overseen or provided financial due diligence services in more than 150 buy-side and sell-side transactions. He has served as the primary contact for clients; audited, reviewed, and prepared financial statements; performed agreed upon procedures; conducted feasibility studies, forecasts, and projections; and facilitated meetings with management, investors, and Boards of Directors. Cole is an HFMA Certified Specialist in Physician Practice Management.

Stacy Sendler is a marketing and operations leader with more than a decade of experience guiding growth and innovation for consumer brands and technology companies. She began her career at ZocDoc in public relations and communications, later taking on marketing leadership roles at Scrollmotion and Dolls in Couture. Her career path reflects a proven ability to blend creativity with operational discipline, leading strategies that strengthen brand presence and streamline execution.

Most recently, Stacy advanced through business operations and innovation roles at Whisps before serving as Marketing Director at HPPY Skin and Chief of Staff at Percy. With a Bachelor of Science in Communications, Public Relations, and Psychology from the University of Miami and a minor in Marketing, she pairs academic excellence with hands-on expertise. Stacy is recognized for her adaptability, leadership, and passion for uniting strategy, execution, and innovation to help organizations thrive.

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Mary Kate brings over a decade of experience in business operations and marketing, with a particular focus on digital growth strategies. She is currently a team member at Polar White, a software development firm specializing in building websites, apps, and integrated marketing campaigns for companies across industries including e-commerce, telehealth, physical therapy, human performance, financial services, and more.

With a passion for evolving marketing practices, Mary Kate thrives on helping business owners discover and implement strategies that align with their industry, operational capacity, and growth goals. Her approach is pragmatic—prioritizing marketing solutions that are not only effective but also realistic for each business’s unique context.

Outside of work, Mary Kate enjoys the lively adventure of raising three young children with her husband, who is currently finishing up his medical rsidency.

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Therese Southworth is a visionary healthcare executive with more than 30 years of experience driving operational excellence, patient-centered innovation, and sustainable growth across multi-site healthcare organizations. She has led at every level—from founding and scaling Orthopaedic Therapy Specialists to executive leadership roles at national healthcare providers—consistently improving both patient outcomes and financial performance.

As a consultant with Equus Advisors, Therese partners with healthcare leaders to streamline operations, strengthen revenue cycle management, and implement enterprise strategies that align with growth and transformation goals. She has directed large-scale clinical and operational improvement initiatives across hundreds of clinics, built and developed high-performing teams, and supported impactful mergers and expansions while maintaining efficiency and quality standards.

Known for advancing technology-enabled patient engagement and cultivating cultures of accountability and collaboration, Therese blends strategy with execution to deliver measurable results. Her expertise spans outpatient physical therapy, revenue cycle strategy, leadership development, and healthcare innovation—helping organizations thrive in today’s evolving care landscape.

She lives with a passion for healthcare transformation, mentoring future leaders, and driving initiatives that enhance both the patient journey and organizational success.

Jon Zahner is a metric-driven talent acquisition executive with 10+ years of experience designing scalable recruitment systems across outpatient healthcare, physical therapy, and behavioral health. As Founder of Henry Holland Health Solutions, he serves as a fractional VP of Talent for providers nationwide - helping organizations reduce time-to-fill, increase offer acceptance, and align hiring with growth goals.

Jon previously led talent acquisition at Active Pro Rehab Partners, Pivot Physical Therapy, and Holcomb Behavioral Health, where he built high-performing teams, implemented KPI-driven processes, and improved recruiter productivity and retention across multi-site networks.

Known for blending strategy with execution, Jon has advised CEOs, founders, and private equity partners on scaling recruitment in fast-growing healthcare organizations. He lives in Maryland with his wife Lauren, an Occupational Therapy professor, and their two sons, Beckett and Brooks.

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