VitalCaring Adds Seasoned Home Health and Hospice Executive Chris Gerard to Board
VitalCaring announced today the addition of Chris Gerard, former CEO of Amedisys, to its Board of Directors.
Gerard is a seasoned home health and hospice industry leader with more than three decades of experience in building and leading successful companies in the industry. Throughout his career, he has led organizations through major periods of rapid expansion. His expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in scaling operations, driving significant growth, and enhancing patient care.
“We are pleased to welcome Chris to our Board, said VitalCaring CEO April Anthony. Chris’ extensive experience in the home health and hospice industry will prove valuable as we continue to strengthen the company’s long-term growth profile and prioritize where we see the greatest opportunity in pursuit of our mission to transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. “
Gerard currently serves as CEO of TheKey, an international provider of personal care and care management with locations in the US, Canada, and Australia. Prior to his role at TheKey, Gerard served in executive roles including CEO, President, and COO at Amedisys, a home health and hospice industry leader in the U.S. Across his professional career, Gerard has held executive leadership roles at Kindred Healthcare and IntegraCare Home Health.
“I am pleased to be joining the Board of VitalCaring. The leadership team is already known and respected for their contributions in the home health and hospice industry. It’s an exciting time at VitalCaring, and I look forward to collaborating with April and the team as the organization continues to seize the promising opportunities that lie ahead,” said Gerard.
About VitalCaring
VitalCaring delivers compassionate, high-quality home-based healthcare to patients in the comfort of their own homes. By bringing together like-minded people who are called to care and supported by a positive organizational culture, VitalCaring is positioned to deliver an exceptional patient experience at every encounter. VitalCaring is a national leader in the home health and hospice industry, serving patients throughout the Southern United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Florida. From its base in the South, VitalCaring is expanding to serve even more communities nationwide.
Contact:
Nancy Lecroy
(817)939-6394
Nancy.lecroy@vitalcaring.com
