Modivcare Announces Changes to Board of Directors
February 14 2025 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Financial and Healthcare Executive Erin L.
Russell Brings Decades of Experience in Healthcare Capital Markets
and Strategy
Modivcare Inc. (the “Company” or “Modivcare”) (Nasdaq: MODV), a
technology-enabled healthcare services company providing a platform
of integrated supportive care solutions focused on improving health
outcomes, today announced that Erin L. Russell has been appointed
to its board of directors (the “Board”), effective February 10,
2025. Ms. Russell brings more than 25 years of experience in the
healthcare and financial sectors, with a distinguished track record
in capital and credit markets. On the Board, Ms. Russell will be a
member of the Audit and Nominating and Governance Committees.
“We are pleased to welcome Erin to Modivcare’s Board and look
forward to working closely with her as the Company continues to
transform its business to support future growth,” said Leslie
Norwalk, Chair of the Board. “Erin’s deep expertise in the
healthcare sector and her experience as a board member makes her a
perfect fit for the Modivcare Board.”
Ms. Russell has extensive experience as an investment
professional and board member. She spent 16 years as a principal of
Vestar Capital Partners, L.P., a leading private equity firm, where
she was a prominent leader of the healthcare team. During her time
at Vestar, she evaluated more than 150 investment opportunities,
executed numerous private- and public-market transactions, worked
with management teams to create strategic plans and drive their
implementation, and served as a member of multiple public and
private boards. Her board experience in the healthcare sector
includes eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), Tivity Health Inc. (formerly
traded on Nasdaq: TVTY), DeVilbiss Healthcare LLC, DynaVox Inc. and
21st Century Oncology Inc. Ms. Russell also serves on the board of
Kadant Inc. (NYSE: KAI). Ms. Russell served as an industry advisor
at Starboard Value Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: SVACU), a blank check
company that completed a merger with Cyxtera Technologies in July
2021. Ms. Russell holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from
McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia and a
Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.
“I am honored to join Modivcare’s Board and bring to bear both
my experience from across the healthcare industry and my experience
assisting management teams to improve operations and financial
outcomes,” said Ms. Russell. “I look forward to working with the
Board and Modivcare’s leadership team to support Modivcare in its
mission to increase access to healthcare across the United
States.”
Additionally, the Company announced that Mr. Neal Goldman has
resigned from his position on the Board, effective immediately. His
resignation is not the result of any disagreement with the
Company.
“Neal played a valuable role on the Modivcare Board during an
important moment for the Company. We thank him and wish him the
best in his future endeavors,” commented Leslie Norwalk.
Ms. Russell’s appointment is part of the Board’s previously
announced plan to add three new independent directors, pursuant to
its contractual obligations with its lenders. Modivcare is working
with its lenders to identify the remaining two new Board
candidates. The Board is committed to a continuous refreshment
process, ensuring that the Board is comprised of members with a
diverse range of skills and experiences that complement Modivcare's
strategy.
About Modivcare
Modivcare Inc. ("Modivcare" or the "Company") is a
technology-enabled healthcare services company that provides a
suite of integrated supportive care solutions for public and
private payors and their members. The Company’s value-based
solutions address the social determinants of health (SDoH) by
connecting members to essential care services. By doing so,
Modivcare helps health plans manage risks, reduce costs, and
improve health outcomes. Modivcare is a provider of non-emergency
medical transportation (NEMT), personal care services (PCS), and
remote patient monitoring solutions (RPM). The company also holds a
minority equity investment in CCHN Holdings (d/b/a Matrix Medical
Network), an independent, at scale provider of comprehensive
in-home health assessments in the U.S. To learn more about
Modivcare, please visit www.modivcare.com.
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