Acuity Healthcare CEO and leadership

Ed Cooper is a President/CEO at Acuity Healthcare LP.

Rick Cassady is a Chief Operating Officer at Acuity Healthcare LP and Chief Financial Officer at Acuity Healthcare LP and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. He has worked as Executive Vice President at Acuity Healthcare LP. Rick studied at FLORIDA SOUTHERN COLLEGE between 1988 and 1996.

Bridgette Hunter is a Market Chief Operating Officer (Mesa & Sun City) at Acuity Healthcare LP and is based in Phoenix, Arizona. She has worked as Clinical Liaison at Specialty Hospital Jacksonville; Clinical Liaison at Triumph(Kindred) Healthcare; and Assistant Administrator of Outpatient Services at Vencare, Vencor (Kindred) Hospital. Bridgette studied at SAN JACINTO COLLEGE and University of Phoenix between 2008 and 2010.

Chief Financial Officer

Strategic Leadership for Operational Optimization



Highly acclaimed, senior financial executive with operating and financial experience in restructuring and turning around under-performing corporate, divisional and stand-alone operating units for healthcare organizations. Expertise lies in net revenue enhancements, continuous process improvement (Lean Six Sigma), strategic planning, operational accounting, financial reporting, auditing, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow projections, joint venture financing, supply chain operations and capital project evaluation and leasing agreements. A collaborative leader who can advise senior executives and other corporate stakeholders, specifically regarding corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and operational and/or financial turnaround situations. Proven ability to lead teams by establishing direction and motivating team members, creating an atmosphere of trust, leveraging diverse views, coaching staff, and encouraging improvement and innovation. Strategic visionary who can challenge the status quo through innovative thought leadership and application of industry-specific solutions for high-performing financial functions. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong hands on Acute Hospital and Speciality Hospital Operator and Chief Executive with superb professional engagement and communication skills. I have lead complex matrix organizations that include : Provider health plans , ACO, Medical groups and large geographic foot print of out patient and diagnostic services. Inpatient experience across all segments of the Healthcare Continuum including Acute Medical Centers, IRF, LTACH, LTC, IL, Senior Housing, Home Health and Hospice.Acute Hospital experience includes significant turnaround experience with strong track record of exceeding financial performance, expense control, SWB management, clinical and satisfaction benchmarks while growing volume across all departments. Have lead Hospital System initiatives such as Integration, Rehabilitation, Palliative Care , Managed Care and Development. Strong Physician recruitment skills and Physician successions planning.Excellent physician staff, community and board relations-known as “The face of the Community”. Serve on 4 Community Boards and as Chairman of the AHA Heart Ball for Mercer and Lawerence County . Recognition includes: voted “Best of the Best”Hospitals for three years under my leadership 2017,2018,2019 . Chamber of Commerce Phoenix Award for highest growth in Mercer Country.Excellent references from Board Chair, Physician leadership and all prior engagements and employers. Contact [email protected] or 716-807-4515Personal: Married 35 years with 3 adult children (Physician, Nurse,and Marketing Director) Enjoy long distance biking, skiing, golf, cooking reading, mentoring and meeting new people.

Kimberly Fetterolf is a chief Clinical Officer at Acuity Healthcare LP.

Merald Bess are a Regional CFO at Acuity Healthcare LP and are based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They have worked as Senior Accountant at Acuity Healthcare LP and Accountant at Bariatric Partners Inc. Merald studied at University of South Carolina - Darla Moore School of Business between 1994 and 1998 and Webster University between 1999 and 2001.