Every person has the right to live well.TM
Sevita is led by people who believe that every person deserves to live full, joyful lives of their own choosing. Our leaders bring expertise from many combined years of experience leading health care and other companies. At Sevita, they live out our values and help us bring our culture of growth to life – every single day. They help shape what health care means for people, who are more than the sum of the challenges they face. The team’s work is inspired by the people we serve, and the team members who carry our mission into our communities.
William McKinney has a passion for serving others, and he’s dedicated his career to making health care work better for people. He’s seen how services that look at the whole person, not just the challenges they face, can transform lives. As CEO, he works alongside the leadership team and board of directors to guide and inspire the work of Sevita and grow the services we provide across the country. The strong mission-based focus of the organization was a key driver in his decision to join Sevita.
William’s vision and expertise have been shaped by his experience as a leader in health care. Prior to joining Sevita in 2019, William served as president of the Integrated Care Group for Fresenius Medical Care. There, he managed multiple business lines, including Fresenius Health Partners and Fresenius Rx.
William also held senior leadership roles at MedSpring Urgent Care and WellCare Health Plans and was a management consultant at McKinsey & Company. He earned two Bachelor of Science degrees in computer engineering and mathematics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.
“I am humbled to work alongside so many talented and dedicated professionals who live our mission every day and empower the individuals we serve to live well.”
– William McKinney
Building partnerships is at the heart of Sevita, and it’s at the heart of Emily Bedell’s job as Chief of Staff to CEO William McKinney. Emily works closely with our entire leadership team. Together, they strategically plan and execute key projects that bring our mission and vision to life and help the people we serve to live well.
Previously, Emily worked in consulting at HealthScape Advisors in Chicago, Illinois, where she supported clients across the healthcare industry. Emily received a Bachelor of Arts in Chinese language and a Bachelor of Science in science-business at the University of Notre Dame.
“Each day, we find new and exciting ways to bring our services to the people who need them and create opportunities for employees. It’s inspiring to work with this group of passionate, talented people.”
– Emily Bedell
Brett has a passion for helping health care organizations work better for employees and the people they serve. As Chief Operating Officer, he leads Sevita’s operations and services as well as the company’s quality improvement program, advocacy, and government relations efforts. With health care management experience spanning almost three decades, Brett’s leadership helps to maintain a culture focused on care and growth. He is guided by the belief that every person deserves to live a rich, full life, and that quality health care services can be life-changing.
Brett has previously held leadership roles at several premier health care companies, including Fresenius Medical Care, Kindred Healthcare, and UnitedHealth Group. Brett received an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.A. from Yale University.
“Sevita’s services look at the whole person, not just the challenges they face. When we see the people we serve for all they are and all they can be, we transform lives.”
– Brett Cohen
As Chief Development Officer, Steven builds partnerships. He leads the work of growing the company by partnering with organizations that share Sevita’s mission. He views every partnership as an opportunity for us to serve more individuals, while bringing in talented and committed people who help us improve services and make the organization stronger.
Steven has extensive experience in business development for health care companies, including 17 years as Senior Vice President at MEDNAX. He received an MBA in finance from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor of Science in physics and astronomy at the University of Maryland.
“When we work together, we can change the way that health care is delivered. Every time we partner with an organization that shares our mission, we bring in talented people, more expertise, and a chance to make an even bigger impact in the lives of the people we serve.”
– Steven C. Collins
Samantha believes in inspiring every person to achieve their fullest potential and has dedicated her career to helping people grow. She leads Sevita’s efforts in delivering a meaningful employee experience that attracts and retains a diverse, mission-driven workforce committed to helping every person we serve to live well. She oversees recruitment, talent management, learning and development, employee relations, total rewards, and people operations, as well as Sevita’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
Before joining Sevita, Samantha worked in Human Resources for 19 years at Texas Instruments, including as Vice President of Talent Management. She received a Master of Arts in Management and Organization Behavior from Benedictine University; a master’s in Human Resources and Industrial Relations from the University of Illinois; and a Bachelor of Arts in economics and sociology from Miami University.
“At Sevita, we believe in growth at every stage of life. It’s one of our core values as a company. It’s true for the individuals we serve and our employees. We are always looking for new ways to foster learning and growth, which helps our employees feel fulfilled and our organization better able to achieve its mission.”
-Samantha Dwinell
As Chief Financial Officer, Peter guides all corporate finance functions and directs the company’s overall growth plan. He leads with the belief that the company’s growth means greater opportunities for employees and the people we serve, and that as the premier provider of specialized health care, Sevita can lead the way in making health care better for everyone.
Peter’s expertise stems from years of experience helping health care companies grow and thrive. Prior to joining Sevita, he served as CFO at several leading health care organizations, including Fresenius Medical Care North America and Optum Complex Care Management. He earned an MBA in finance from New York University and a Bachelor of Science in accounting from St. John’s University.
“Sevita is a strong company with a long history of changing lives for the better. When you combine talented, passionate people with a desire to serve and give back, there is no limit to what we can do together.”
– Peter E. Gladitsch
Mark is dedicated to ensuring that our team members have the tools they need to support the people we serve. As Chief Information Officer, he leads the company’s IT strategy and planning and oversees the implementation and maintenance of all the company’s information systems. He brings innovative strategies to the table and seeks out new technology to help us improve service delivery and outcomes.
Before joining Sevita, Mark held many IT leadership roles, including most recently as Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Indiana University Health. Mark earned a Master of Science in defense science from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in mathematics from St. Vincent College.
“There is no greater professional satisfaction than knowing you have contributed to people living more independently and reaching their goals. Everyone deserves to be surrounded with support that helps them live the life they love.”
– Mark Lantzy
As Chief Legal Officer, Gina is involved in almost every aspect of Sevita’s work, including litigation, regulatory and compliance, labor and employment, and mergers and acquisitions. Gina helps Sevita grow and carry out its mission by applying her broad knowledge of corporate law and her experience in areas such as strategic planning, risk mitigation, and business optimization.
Gina joined Sevita from Goodwin Procter LLP, where she was a partner. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Fordham University and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (cum laude) from St. Michael’s College.
“Being able to support an organization like Sevita is to know that you’re helping make a positive impact in someone’s life. I am inspired by the dedication this passionate team has to the people we serve.”
– Gina Martin
Brian is focused on growth – for the people we serve, and for the organization. He’s spent his career helping health care companies grow. He knows that when companies lead with their mission, it’s not just about expanding services. It’s about opening doors for people. As Sevita’s Chief Strategy Officer, Brian uses his background – working with doctors and health insurance companies to focus on wellness and preventative care – to carry our mission into more communities to help more people.
Prior to joining Sevita, Brian served as the Chief Strategy Officer at OptumCare, following the acquisition of Surgical Care Affiliates, where he served as Chief Development Officer. He earned a Bachelor of Arts with Phi Beta Kappa honors from Emory University and an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia.
“It’s an exciting time at Sevita. We are bringing together a talented team that is uniquely qualified and dedicated to carrying out our mission and serving others. It’s an honor to help lead an organization focused on improving quality of life and to help bring our mission to new communities where our services are needed.”
– Brian Mathis
Liz brings a strong background and experience in compliance, ethics, and privacy in the health care and medical spaces. Most recently, Liz served as Vice President for Ethics and Compliance at Fresenius Medical Care North America, where she led a team focused on proactive business partnership related to compliance and proactive compliance preparedness. She also held multiple senior roles in compliance, ethics, and privacy management within Fresenius. Prior to Fresenius, Liz was responsible for regulatory intelligence, contracts, and business development at Clinivation, Inc., in Natick, Mass. She received a Bachelor’s of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and her Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School.