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Executive Leadership at Jackson Healthcare
Richard L. Jackson Over the past 30 years Richard L. ("Rick") Jackson has been instrumental in conceptualizing and developing more than 25 healthcare-related companies. Beginning in 1978 with the founding of Jackson & Coker (J&C), he has demonstrated a unique ability to predict health care industry trends, identify under-served niches and create leading companies that improve the accessibility and quality of healthcare. Because he has owned hospitals, surgery centers, physician practice management companies and clinics, Jackson has a hands-on understanding of what it takes to run a successful health care business. Over the years at least 10 of his companies have ranked number-one in market share in their industries. For example, within its first decade in business, Jackson & Coker became the nation's largest physician search firm and its seventh-largest executive search company. Currently Jackson is chief executive officer of Jackson Healthcare, which ranked ninth on Staffing Industry Analysts' list of "Top U.S. Healthcare Staffing Providers," May 31, 2007. JH was included in Entrepreneur magazine's 2007 list of the "Hot 500" U.S. entrepreneurial companies. The company also was named to the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private U.S. companies in 2004 — and to the Inc. 5000 in 2007 as one of the top 100 healthcare companies. JH is the parent company of:
In both 2006 and 2007 Jackson was a southeast regional finalist for Ernst and Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award. JH has been included for the last three years on Atlanta Business Chronicle's list of "Pacesetters," or Atlanta's fastest-growing private companies, ranking number 7 on that list in 2007. In 2005 and 2007 Atlanta Business Chronicle named Jackson Healthcare to its annual list of "Atlanta’s Best Employers" based on an independent employee survey. An expert in health care trends, Richard Jackson has been quoted in more than 100 health care and business publications including the Wall Street Journal, Modern Healthcare, Health Business, Hospitals & Health Networks, Physician Financial News, Health Management Technology, Atlanta Business Chronicle and Smart Business Atlanta.
Doug B. Kline As Chief Financial Officer for Jackson Healthcare, Kline coordinates all financial and accounting operations for Jackson Healthcare (JH), including the start-up of new businesses. He brings to the company more than 30 years of progressive financial and operations experience from several industries, including healthcare. Among his professional accomplishments are starting up and developing a new division for a large construction equipment rental operation and directing internal audit functions for a $180-million public holding company with eight operating subsidiaries. A certified public accountant (CPA) in Florida with BS and MBA degrees from Florida State University, Doug spent the first seven years of his career in public accounting with Price Waterhouse.
Shane Jackson In August, 2008, Jackson added the additional title of President of LocumTenens.com. Prior to that date, Jackson served as Executive Vice President of JacksonHealthcare where he was responsible for overseeing all investments, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Until mid-2006, he also served as President of Patient Placement Systems, a healthcare technology company providing an automated solution for the referring and placing of patients that require care after leaving the hospital. In 2000, Jackson co-founded and acted as the president of NextStart Capital, providing financial advisory and M&A services. At NextStart Capital, he oversaw and directed numerous fund-raising and acquisition transactions. In 2005, he served as financial advisor to the seller in the largest healthcare staffing transaction in history. Prior to beginning NextStart Capital, Jackson launched successful businesses in the IT, healthcare, music and restaurant industries, and has consulted with businesses throughout the Southeast, developing Internet strategy and business plans, conducting viability studies and raising venture capital. Jackson earned an M.B.A., with honors, from Emory University where he was one of a distinguished group of students selected for the institution’s accelerated three-semester degree program. He holds a B.B.A from Harding University.
Michael Hiffa Mike Hiffa brings more than 20 years of human resources experience to his role of Vice President of Human Resources for The Jackson Healthcare family of companies. He has served as a senior member of the executive team for Regency LTAC Hospital Company and two major financial corporations in the Property and Casualty industry, with overall HR responsibilities for 10,000 employees nationwide. Hiffa is a Strategic Human Resources professional with demonstrated accomplishments in building strong organizational cultures. He was instrumental in developing performance management systems based on core competencies and leadership concepts in addition to creating employee retention programs and succession plans at all levels through out his career. His areas of expertise include employee relations, change management, coaching, and mentoring. Hiffa is a graduate of Syracuse University and received his JD from John Marshall School of Law.
Tim Aligheri Tim Aligheri's role as CTO of Jackson Healthcare (JH) gives him oversight of the company's new technology developments, Project Management Office and strategic vision for the JH portfolio of business applications. Mr. Aligheri brings almost 25 years of experience in software development, architecture, R&D and product management to JH. Mr. Aligheri is an award-winning Information Technology Leader recognized for combining original conceptual creativity with technology to design successful client server and web based technology. Prior to joining JH, he held executive positions at Smart Document Solutions (now HealthPort), Per-Se Technologies (now McKesson), Cox Interactive Media (AccessAtlanta.com), MedAssets, and HBOC (now McKesson). Mr. Aligheri has the special ability to understand a company’s vision and orchestrate a powerful development campaign. Mr. Aligheri is a member of the Technology Executive Network Group and recently completed Villanova’s Six Sigma Black Belt training. Mr. Aligheri is a graduate of the Georgia Southern University.
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