Meet the Management Team at ADD Health and Wellness Centers
- Robert Baurys
Chief Executive Officer - Susan Hrim
Chief Operating Officer - Francis Chow
Chief Financial Officer - Lisa O'Brien
Vice President, Marketing - Andy Davis
Vice President, Business Development - Joseph W. Baurys
Director of IT Services - Ann Fox
Director of Human Resources
- Gillian Botha-Harvey
Regional Manager
Robert Baurys - Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Baurys has been involved in both the technology and health care industries in various business ventures for the past 20 years; including becoming the CEO of an incubator that launched companies for FedEx and others around the nation. Prior to launching ADD Health & Wellness Centers, Bob, with his clinical partner Sue Hrim, RN, built several companies; including Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, a company dedicated to the treatment of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a respiratory company, and a diabetic products and service provider.
Susan Hrim - Chief Operating Officer
Ms. Hrim has been a principal of several healthcare organizations, a clinical legal consultant and long-term care industry consultant. A Registered Nurse with over 20 years experience in healthcare management, she brings executive leadership, strategic planning and implementation with a proven history of success. As the Chief Clinical Officer of the Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers, Inc., Ms Hrim facilitated the company’s rapid growth and national expansion achieving the organizations recognition as the “Leaders” in the industry.
Francis Chow - Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Chow joined ADD Health and Wellness Centers, Inc. (ADDHW) bringing with him over 10 years of financial experience in various industries. After graduating from Southern Methodist University (SMU), Francis began his career as a Supervising Senior Accountant and after four years, moved to Orlando and became the Director of Finance at Triton. Eventually finding his way back to Dallas, Texas, Francis moved into the role of Vice President of Finance for Timera, tripling their valuation in 3 years. In 2004, he became an Individual Consultant for initial stage and growth companies, wearing a plethora of hats for each until he joined ADDHW in August of 2007.
Francis, a Certified Public Accountant, earned a Bachelors of Business Administration, majoring in Accounting and Organizational Behavior and Business Policy, and minoring in Economics. Francis brings multi-faceted business experience which is sure to assist ADDHW in its continued growth.
Lisa O'Brien - Vice President, Marketing
Lisa O’Brien is a senior marketing professional with over 1 4 years of experience in both global and national marketing. She has extensive experience developing and implementing strategic marketing plans, leading marketing teams globally and managing budgetary requirements. Her areas of expertise include: Branding and Product Marketing, Co-op/Channel Marketing Programs, Marketing Plans and Strategy, Strategic Product Launches, Public Relations, Strategic Communications Programs, Database Tracking/ROI Measurement, and E-Marketing Campaigns.
Lisa joined ADDHW i n August 2007 where she holds the position of Vice President of Marketing. She brings to the ADDHW team her knowledge and experience in national, as well as global marketing, along with over 10 years of senior management experience. Lisa is responsible for all marketing activities, including Branding, Marketing Communications, Product Marketing, Advertising, PR, and e-Marketing for all ADDHW Centers on a national basis. Lisa attended The University of Texas in Arlington where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing .
Andy Davis - Vice President, Business Development
Mr. Davis joined ADDHW in August 2007 as Vice President, Business Development responsible for new business development, patient and physician services, and marketing. Since that time, Andy has taken part in the opening of 9 Centers, including market analysis, physician recruitment, building assessment and lease procurement and hiring and training staff.
Andy has served in the healthcare sales management and development areas for over 1 2 years. B efore joining ADDHW , Andy was responsible for Business Development for the Ambulatory Surgery Division for Columbia/HCA, including physician investing opportunities, new center development and marketing. In addition to his business background, Andy also worked as a licensed EMT/paramedic. He holds a BA in Biology and Business from The University of Texas at Dallas.
Joseph W. Baurys - Director of IT Services
Mr. Baurys graduated Johnson Technical College 1990 with a degree in Bio-Medical Equipment Technology. He has been employed as a Medical Equipment Engineer for over 15 years and has worked for FONAR, Toshiba Medical, ADAC Nuclear, and Philips Medical installing, trouble-shooting, and servicing MRI, CT, PET, and Nuclear Medicine equipment.
Joe, after witnessing his brother Bob's struggle to find quality health care for his chronic condition , has been dedicated to working in the healthcare industry by using his skills and knowledge to set up and manage the networks, computers, peripherals, etc. at each location and work to keep ADDHW on the cutting edge of technology for efficient and effective customer service, communication , and data management.
Ann Fox - Director of Human Resources
Ann Fox was born in England an emigrated to the United States as a young teen. After graduating High School at 16 years of age Ann began an extensive career in several different industries. From New York to Texas with stops in between, Ann has worked from Advertising to Oil & Gas as Office Manager, Bookkeeper, Insurance Agent and has been specializing in Human Resources and Payroll for the past 12 years. Ann joined Chronicity, Inc. as Director of Human Resources in September, 2007 and is responsible for all Human Resources and Payroll duties for Chronicity and their related subsidiaries.
Gillian Botha-Harvey - Regional Manager
Gillian Botha-Harvey was previously the Head of the Department of Innovative Programs and the Regional Clinics Manager for the San Mateo Medical Center and Clinics. She was also the Director of the Forensic Psychiatric Center in Virginia, and the Regional Service Chief for Forensic Psychiatric Services in New York City. She initially qualified and worked as a licensed Clinical Psychologist in South Africa, taught at the University of Natal Medical School, and was Supervising Psychologist in the Department of Psychology at King George V Hospital. She brings a background of education, psychology, and healthcare management, and leadership skills in healthcare systems reengineering, process improvement, and healthcare service design and implementation.