Thriveworks CEO and leadership

A skilled technology and product leader with over 17 years of industry experience, Hampton serves as the Chief Technology Officer at Thriveworks. He oversees the development and use of IT, Data Engineering, and Software Development, and works with key stakeholders to build the proper products to support the goals of the organization.

Hampton is best known for creating the Sass language, the world’s first and most popular CSS language, adopted by Google, Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and more. He was also Co-Founder and CEO at Veue TV, a live video platform where video hosts and audiences can interact in real-time.

Hampton speaks regularly at conferences about leadership, product design, technology, and how to thrive as an ADHD and LGBT leader in the tech field. He finds meaning and joy in building the most innovative businesses, teams, and software in the world.

Heidi is responsible for clinical compliance with a focus on the implementation and auditing of policies and procedures in order to ensure that Thriveworks is a curve breaker in our success in complying with relevant ethical, regulatory, safety, and billing guidelines. Heidi joined Thriveworks in 2012 and has served as a Clinician, Clinic Manager, Regional Clinic Director, Executive Clinic Director, and Franchise Owner of locations in Media, PA, and Wilmington, DE. Due to her extensive experience in the field and with Thriveworks, Heidi both understands the processes for each clinical team member and also the importance of coordination between departments in order to achieve company success. Heidi holds a B.A. in Psychology from George Mason University, a Master of Social Work from Hunter College in New York City, and she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Pennsylvania.

Joy is responsible for the overall financial strategy at Thriveworks and has never met a spreadsheet she didn’t like. With a background in software accounting, Joy brings a fresh perspective to traditional accounting and financial reporting. Speaking of traditional accounting, Joy is a CPA and graduated summa cum laude from Oral Roberts University.

With a background in business and technology, Kabir’s product and design teams work at the confluence of the two, solving problems and designing experiences for clients, clinicians, and employees while leveraging technology.

Kabir has over a decade of experience in the product management world, working across the US, France, Germany, India, Singapore, and Indonesia.

Kabir received his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin.

In his role as Chief Legal Officer, Marc oversees and manages all aspects of Thriveworks’ legal affairs, including litigation, corporate matters, regulatory compliance and risk management. Marc’s secondary role is Vice President of Business Development. In this position, Marc is responsible for locating future Thriveworks clinics, securing real estate and getting the doors open to see new clients! Prior to joining Thriveworks, Marc served as Senior Director and Associate General Counsel at IQVIA, a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and contract research services to the life sciences industry. In this role, he supported regulatory, contracting, mergers & acquisitions, and acted as lead attorney in some of IQVIA’s most strategic customer transactions. Marc holds a B.B.A. from Campbell University and a J.D. with a Health Law certificate from The University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

Matt Butlein is a President at Covariance and Chief Growth Officer at Thriveworks and is based in Los Angeles, California. He has worked as Chief Vision Officer at Nuts.com, CEO at Freshpair, and Chief Growth Officer at Nuts.com. Matt works or has worked as Executive Consultant at Freshpair. He attended Harvard University between 2003 and 2007 and Weston Inc between 1999 and 2003.

Michael Reffner is a Chief Franchise Officer at Thriveworks and is based in Lynchburg Virginia Area. He has worked as Site Supervisor - III at Horizon Behavioral Health, Director of Franchise Development & Support at Thriveworks, and Director of Clinic Operations at Thriveworks. Michael works or has worked as Supervisor for Therapeutic Day Treatment at CENTRAL VIRGINIA COMMUNITY SVC., Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University Online, and Admissions Counselor at Liberty University. He attended LIberty Baptist Theological Seminary between 1998 and 2001, Liberty University between 1992 and 1996, and University of Lynchburg between 2004 and 2006.

Ryan Culkin is a Chief Counseling Officer at Thriveworks and is based in Lynchburg, Virginia. He has worked as Operations Coordinator (Club Sports) at Liberty University; Mental Health Clinician (Site Supervisor) MA, LMHP-E at Anderson Counseling Services; and Sales at Play It Again Sports and Fitness. Ryan works or has worked as Clinical Manager of Anderson Transition Center and Marketing MA, LMHP-R at Anderson Counseling Services; Co Owner at Locked Up Lynchburg; and Assistant Men's Volleyball Coach at Liberty University. He studied at Liberty University between 2007 and 2010 and Liberty University between 2010 and 2013.

As Thriveworks’ Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Scott Gordon ensures that the mental health services provided are both safe and effective. He provides strong, inspiring medical leadership to the health care professionals at Thriveworks and oversees daily operations.

Dr. Gordon received his Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Immunology from the University of Michigan and his Doctor of Medicine from the Michigan State University School of Human Medicine. He completed his psychiatric training at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Gordon has extensive experience in the mental health field. Most recently, he served as Chief Medical Officer of telepsychiatry company MindCare Solutions, where he and his team developed psychiatric services in hospitals, correctional facilities, student health centers, and community mental health clinics. Earlier in his career, Dr. Gordon served as Medical Director at Northshore University Health System, a four-level hospital system, where he developed relationships between the Department of Psychiatry and all other areas of the hospital. He also built the psychiatric emergency services department, a women’s mental health program focused on postpartum depression, and an adult ADHD program.