Best part of yesterday's news is David BachelderThis gentleman knows the south west, which has recently been gleened to be of interest to Quipt by investor meetings with management. I have been wondering when they woiuld bring a COO (EVP Operations) on, and David is quite the find. I do not feel that it is coincidence that they have been able to attract a quality, seasoned veteran onto the team that has spent the last 22 years in the SW (CO,AZ,NV,TX,NM,UT, OK). He knows the landscape and is proven in the acquistion assimilation process. Two high profile executives have defected from the competition in the last 3 months, often a very telling sign of company momentum; people want to be part of the winning team.
Here is an exerpt from his linkedIn resume with Preferred Care (Lincare)
Directs strategic planning and management for the 7-state Southwest Region, including full accountability for P&L, forecasting, sales, and operations oversight for Respiratory and Durable Medical Equipment division. Oversees 15 direct reports handling 550+ regional team members and 30 clinical service centers.
Strategically leads transitions, acquisitions, and change management with minimal operational impact; drives cost controls, continuous process and program improvements, new technologies, compliance, and logistics.
Effectively led a cross-functional team in the consolidation of customer service and intake centers. Identifies and capitalizes on revenue opportunities; restructures and streamlines costs to increase EBITDA and market share.