Chief Executive Officer
Dan Guill is Chief Executive Officer for Athletico Physical Therapy, responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of Athletico’s network of more than 900 clinic locations. Dan has extensive experience in healthcare operations with a focus on developing high-performing teams and fostering strong, vibrant cultures.
Chief Administrative Officer
Pete Smith brings extensive business expertise and a deep understanding of the transformative power of exceptional human capital on business outcomes and organizational culture. In this newly established role at Athletico, Pete collaborates closely with the CEO to ensure the seamless alignment of talent and resources across all Resource Center functions.
Chief Financial Officer
Patrick Flanagan brings extensive financial and operational expertise gained in multi-unit growth orientated, private equity owned businesses. Patrick’s role will oversee Accounting, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury and Revenue Cycle Management.
Chief Operating Officer
Gina Bruzzichesi brings extensive experience in operational excellence and transformational leadership across multi-site organizations, with a deep focus on healthcare and enhancing both the provider and patient experience.
Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations
Chris Hanfelt, PT, SCS, ATC, CSCS is Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, overseeing the growth strategy for Athletico’s workers’ compensation, sales and marketing brands and new patient access.
Senior Vice President, Payor Relations
Megan Mistarz serves as the Senior Vice President of Payor Relations. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing network contracting, pricing, and client services, in addition to managing companywide clinician credentialing. While optimizing value in these areas, Megan also maintains relationships with all third-party payors, directs strategy across business segments, and provides insights on payor performance.
Senior Vice President, Business Operations & Patient Experience
Tim Winstead is Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Patient Experience at Athletico Physical Therapy, where he leads real estate, procurement, internal communications, and patient experience initiatives across the organization's more than 900 clinic locations.
Senior Vice President, Culture and Transformation
Jason Bannack, MS, ATC, LAT serves as Senior Vice President of Culture and Transformation at Athletico, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives focused on strengthening organizational culture, driving leadership alignment, and advancing transformational change across the company.
Senior Vice President, Information Technology
Mark Thomas serves as Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Athletico, where he leads the organization’s technology strategy, operations, and cybersecurity to support high-quality patient care and scalable growth.
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Takeyah (Keyah) King is Senior Vice President of Human Resources. In this role she is responsible for developing, executing and aligning the company’s people strategy with its business objectives by ensuring that the organization has the capabilities, leadership and resources required to scale and support long-term business performance.
Senior Vice President, Clinical Operations
Michael Chester serves as Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations at Athletico, where he leads clinical and operational performance across the organization’s field operations. Michael partners with executive leadership and operational teams to drive clinical excellence, operational discipline, and scalable performance across the platform. He is responsible for aligning clinical strategy with enterprise goals, strengthening accountability, and supporting leaders in delivering consistent, high-quality patient outcomes.
