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Nicki Fortney is Chief Experience Officer at PinnacleCare. In this leadership position, she is responsible for the continued growth, competitiveness, and profitability of PinnacleCare Connection services for both group and specialty markets. Nicki is also charged with setting the strategy for the brand and coordinating activities across the value chain to effect efficiency, consistency across all aspects of the business and to drive the success and sustainability of the company. Nicki has been with PinnacleCare for 13 years and has held several positions instrumental in shaping the organization’s innovative products and service delivery models. Prior to her appointment as Chief Experience Officer, Nicki led the customer service team, ensuring that the customer, member, and partner experience delivered realized value that resulted in high levels of customer satisfaction and retention. She also played a key role in building the physician relations initiative, helping to solidify strategic partnerships and professional relationships with medical centers of excellence and top physicians worldwide. With the goal of providing accessible health advisory services to a broader audience, Nicki worked in collaboration with Dr. Miles Varn, CEO, and Bruce Spector, Founder and Chairman, to construct an episodic service model for what today is the PinnacleCare Group Connection business.
Feb 13 2020

Nicki Fortney

Nicki Fortney is Chief Experience Officer at PinnacleCare. In this leadership position, she is responsible for the continued growth, competitiveness, and profitability of PinnacleCare Connection services for both group and specialty markets. Nicki is also charged with setting the strategy for the brand and coordinating activities across the value chain to effect efficiency, consistency across... Read More

Les Bider’s experience spans over 30 years as both a leader and innovator in providing unique services to clients with high expectations who seek the best. Mr. Bider was PinnacleCare's CEO before assuming his current position on the board. Prior to joining PinnacleCare, Mr. Bider served as Chief Strategist of ITU Ventures, a leading Los Angeles-based venture capital firm. Prior to that, Mr. Bider served as Chairman and CEO of Warner/Chappell Music, the music publishing arm of Time Warner, Inc. In 1981, Mr. Bider joined Warner Bros. Music as its Chief Financial Officer. He was responsible for all worldwide operations and was a critical driver of the company's global expansion. During the time he presided over Warner/Chappell as the Chairman and CEO, the company grew from a $30 million a year business to one generating over half a billion dollars a year.
Dec 21 2017

Les Bider

Les Bider’s experience spans over 30 years as both a leader and innovator in providing unique services to clients with high expectations who seek the best. Mr. Bider was PinnacleCare’s CEO before assuming his current position on the board. Prior to joining PinnacleCare, Mr. Bider served as Chief Strategist of ITU Ventures, a leading Los... Read More

PinnacleCare’s Co-founder is John Hutchins, one of the industry's foremost experts in coordinating the highest caliber medical care at VIP service levels. Mr. Hutchins conceptualized and created the first international patient program, targeting the world's elite at the Cleveland Clinic. Later, Mr. Hutchins initiated the number one rated international program at the top hospital in the world, Johns Hopkins (as rated by US News and World Report).
Dec 21 2017

John Hutchins

PinnacleCare’s Co-founder is John Hutchins, one of the industry’s foremost experts in coordinating the highest caliber medical care at VIP service levels. Mr. Hutchins conceptualized and created the first international patient program, targeting the world’s elite at the Cleveland Clinic. Later, Mr. Hutchins initiated the number one rated international program at the top hospital in... Read More

John Snyder is Managing Partner of Fullsponge LP, a private family investment partnership. John currently serves as Vice Chair and CEO for Rytec Corporation in Chicago, which is the leading North American high-performance commercial and industrial door manufacturer. John also serves as Managing Member of CRF, Inc., and is a Director of Angel Equipment, LLC. Previously, John served as Managing Director at Stockwell Capital, LLC, and Senior Vice President at the Northern Trust Company in Chicago.
Dec 21 2017

John Snyder

John Snyder is Managing Partner of Fullsponge LP, a private family investment partnership. John currently serves as Vice Chair and CEO for Rytec Corporation in Chicago, which is the leading North American high-performance commercial and industrial door manufacturer. John also serves as Managing Member of CRF, Inc., and is a Director of Angel Equipment, LLC.... Read More

Dr. Rubenstein is a Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Dr. Rubenstein was the Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine from September 2001 to July 2011. Before joining Penn, Dr. Rubenstein served for four years as Dean of Mount Sinai School of Medicine and Gustave L. Levy Distinguished Professor. Earlier, he was the Lowell T. Coggeshall Distinguished Service Professor of Medical Sciences and Chairman of the Department of Medicine at the University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. Dr. Rubenstein is an internationally-prominent endocrinologist recognized for clinical expertise and groundbreaking research in diabetes. Well-known for his inspired teaching, Dr. Rubenstein has served in numerous professional leadership positions during his career, has more than 350 publications, and is the recipient of many awards. Born in South Africa, Dr. Rubenstein received his medical degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg.
Dec 21 2017

Arthur Rubenstein, M.D.

Dr. Rubenstein is a Professor, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology at the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Previously, Dr. Rubenstein was the Executive Vice President of the University of Pennsylvania for the Health System and Dean of the Raymond and Ruth Perelman School of Medicine from September... Read More

Richard Rossi is a founder of Envision EMI, the world’s largest creator of experiential leadership and life success events for high achieving 5th grade-college students. Richard is also the founder and serves as Executive Director of The National Leadership Academies, which creates large scale stadium events to inspire and motivate high achieving high school students committed to medical and STEM careers. Prior to founding Envision EMI and its predecessor companies in 1985, Richard spent nine years in the United States Senate as Legislative and Executive Assistant to Lowell Weicker, Jr., the senior Senator and future Governor of Connecticut. Richard is a graduate of Georgetown University.
Dec 21 2017

Richard Rossi

Richard Rossi is a founder of Envision EMI, the world’s largest creator of experiential leadership and life success events for high achieving 5th grade-college students. Richard is also the founder and serves as Executive Director of The National Leadership Academies, which creates large scale stadium events to inspire and motivate high achieving high school students... Read More

Mark Collins is Chairman of the family office, Dillon Trust Company, and Director of Domaine Clarence Dillon, a holding company for Chateau Haut-Brion and other French wine estates. He is also a partner with Brown Investment Advisory where he founded a PE funds management business and serves as a General Partner with Brown Savano, a direct secondary venture fund. Mark’s prior experience includes investment banking with The First Boston Corporation and government service at the U.S. Treasury and World Bank, where he served as U.S. Director. He is Chairman of the Maryland / DC Nature Conservancy, Trustee and past Chairman of Living Classrooms and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
Dec 21 2017

Mark Collins

Mark Collins is Chairman of the family office, Dillon Trust Company, and Director of Domaine Clarence Dillon, a holding company for Chateau Haut-Brion and other French wine estates. He is also a partner with Brown Investment Advisory where he founded a PE funds management business and serves as a General Partner with Brown Savano, a... Read More

Barry Bloom is the Chief Executive Officer of Tisch Financial Management (TFMG Associates, LLC). Barry was previously a Vice President of Tax at Goldman Sachs. Barry is a Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of the Northern Trust Company, Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of BNY Mellon Bank, Advisory Board Member of the Hospital for Special Surgery, and Board Member of the Tisch Foundation. Barry has a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a J.D. from Brooklyn Law School.
Dec 21 2017

Barry Bloom

Barry Bloom is the Chief Executive Officer of Tisch Financial Management (TFMG Associates, LLC). Barry was previously a Vice President of Tax at Goldman Sachs. Barry is a Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of the Northern Trust Company, Client Advisory Board Member of Wealth Management of BNY Mellon Bank, Advisory Board Member of... Read More

Josephine Linden is Founder and CEO of Linden Global Strategies, a wealth management advisory firm and multi-family office. She retired from Goldman Sachs as a partner and managing director in 2009, after being with the firm for over twenty-five years. Josephine serves on private and non-profit boards. She is the Chairman of Lands’ End, Director of Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores Inc., and a member of the Advance Australia Global Advisory Board. She is a Trustee and former Treasurer for the Collegiate School, currently chairs the Financing Committee, and sits on the Executive Committee and Investment Committee. She serves as Adjunct Professor at the Business School of Columbia University and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. Josephine received an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Sydney.
Dec 21 2017

Josephine Linden

Josephine Linden is Founder and CEO of Linden Global Strategies, a wealth management advisory firm and multi-family office. She retired from Goldman Sachs as a partner and managing director in 2009, after being with the firm for over twenty-five years. Josephine serves on private and non-profit boards. She is the Chairman of Lands’ End, Director... Read More

Andy Beal joined PinnacleCare in 2007 as the company’s Chief Information & Security Officer. Andy is responsible for the strategy, operations, and budget for the protection of the enterprise information assets and management. He developed and oversees PinnacleCare’s Information Security Program and leads implementations of all information technology and security initiatives, with the goal of supporting business operations to enhance the quality of service, improve security and help prepare PinnacleCare for growth. Prior to joining PinnacleCare, Andy was a Team Leader and Project Manager for an IT consulting firm where he managed a team of network engineers and was responsible for roughly 150 clients in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Andy was responsible for the planning and execution of all projects for his team’s clients and performed CIO-level audits as a service that resulted in recommendations for each client’s future growth and security concerns. Andy has a BS in Computer Science from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. <a href=Send Andy a message Report a security incident" draggable="false">
Dec 21 2017

Andy Beal

Andy Beal joined PinnacleCare in 2007 as the company’s Chief Information & Security Officer. Andy is responsible for the strategy, operations, and budget for the protection of the enterprise information assets and management. He developed and oversees PinnacleCare’s Information Security Program and leads implementations of all information technology and security initiatives, with the goal of... Read More