Peter brings over 10 years of operating experience working in a multitude of high growth businesses. Previously, he served as the US/Canada General Manager for a VC backed Sports Analytics company based in London. In this role, he led market development strategy for the US and Canada. Prior to that, Peter spent time as a business development and consulting professional within the technology and private equity space. He served in the US Army for five years as an Engineer Officer, including a deployment to Afghanistan where he led organizations ranging from 40-200 personnel. Peter holds an MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management and a BS in Engineering Management from the United States Military Academy at West Point. Outside of work, Peter enjoys spending time with his family exploring the wonders of dinosaurs and Disney princesses. Additionally, he enjoys playing golf even though his score might indicate otherwise.

Rob has over 20 years of experience in Business Development/M&A in the Physical Therapy space. He takes pride in cultivating meaningful relationships with potential partners and taking a consultative approach to guiding owners through the process from initial discussions to integration. Rob is highly skilled in working with individual and multiple owners to understand the unique challenges and opportunities within their practices. He provides valuable insight around ways a partnership with Thrive Physical Therapy Partners can be beneficial from both a financial and operational perspective. Rob focuses on expanding the Thrive Physical Therapy portfolio of practices across the country. Born and raised in the Southwest Suburbs of Chicago, Rob attended the University of Memphis where he played D1 Baseball prior to his time as a professional baseball player. He currently resides in the Chicago area with his daughter.

Pavel has spent the first seven years of his career advising and assisting healthcare practices through key transitions. Prior to joining Thrive Physical Therapy Partners, Pavel worked in internal strategy and finance at Forefront Dermatology, the nation’s largest dermatology practice by clinicians and locations. At Forefront, Pavel helped the company grow to serve patients in more than 25 states, focusing on transformational growth and M&A opportunities. Pavel started his career in the healthcare M&A group of Houlihan Lokey, a middle market investment bank. At Houlihan, Pavel advised independent dental, gastroenterology, dermatology, and other healthcare practices on partnering with private equity, health systems, and other potential acquirors. Pavel received a BS in Accountancy and a BS in Finance with a minor in History from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. When he’s not talking with great therapists about joining Thrive’s network, you can find Pavel barbequing and running in the summertime and skiing and reading history books in the winter.

Jillian joins the Thrive team with Business Development experience in multiple industries, including prior experience as a Leasing Professional for CA Ventures. She grew up in the Chicagoland area and graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education. Jillian values building relationships with partners from beginning to end, which is key to the culture of Thrive. She looks forward to supporting practices as they consider their next step in Physical Therapy. During her free time, Jillian enjoys traveling, running half marathon races, and finding great restaurants in Chicago.

Christian is a native of Cleveland, Ohio and received his BS in Finance from the University of Notre Dame. He joins Thrive with previous experience in Investment Banking at Lincoln International and in Private Equity at the Riverside Company. Following a failed spinal surgery after college, he experienced firsthand the remarkable healing abilities of physical therapists. As such, Christian is passionate about enabling PTs to reach their personal, professional and financial goals under a partnership with Thrive. These days, you can catch Christian on the golf course, traveling, and waking up early on weekends to watch the Premier League.

Keisha brings over 20 years of expertise in designing and executing successful talent acquisition strategies in the Physical Therapy sector. She was previously the National Director of Recruitment with a leading national provider of rehab services in the senior living space. In her daily support of TA operations, Keisha draws on her on her extensive background that ranges from clinical and executive recruiting to strategic HR consulting. Keisha’s approach to talent acquisition is characterized by her servant leader mindset, focusing on creating a “best place to work” culture that fosters employee retention and engagement. Her ability to scale recruitment teams in high-growth environments, coupled with her innovative strategies for staffing hard-to-fill positions, has been critical in her success. Beyond her professional accomplishments, Keisha is deeply committed to her family and finds solace and inspiration by the ocean. This balance between her professional drive and personal well-being reflects her empathetic personality and passion for helping people be their best.

Lyndsay joins Thrive with nearly 12 years of clinical and talent acquisition expertise, hiring mid-level to C-Suite individuals across various industries; 6 of those years specifically in healthcare. A St. Louis native and proud graduate of Indiana University – Bloomington, Lyndsay’ experience growing up as a competitive dancer ignited her interest in Physical Therapy thus her decision to pursue a Physical Therapist Assistant degree from the University of Indianapolis. Two hip surgeries rerouted her from direct patient care to earning a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration, enabling her to continue working with licensed providers on the administrative side of clinical care. Lyndsay enjoys working cross-functionally with Thrive teams to help clinicians find a setting where they can excel as professionals. Lyndsay lives in the NW Suburbs of Chicago with her husband and 90lb. rescue lap dog named Reggie. In her free time, she enjoys taking classes at Barre3, a good glass of wine and reading mystery thriller and historical non-fiction books. She is also an avid open-wheel racing fan and carrying on the 30+ year tradition of attending the Indianapolis 500 with her family is a huge passion of hers.

Renee brings over 20 years of human resources and talent acquisition/recruiting experience. She has a passion for recruiting with a strong background in talent acquisition and engagement with a hands-on approach. Renee holds a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology from St. Cloud State University and resides in her hometown Little Falls, MN. In her free time she enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

Justin joins thrive with over 20 years of experience in the Physical Therapy industry. Prior to, he served as the VP of Operational Excellence for Athletico Physical Therapy. In this role, he partnered with Senior Executives and Operators to directly implement operational improvements for over 4,000 physical therapists and 700 physical therapy centers. Prior to that, Justin provided operational and P&L management for one of the largest regions in the organization. Justin started his career as a practicing Physical Therapist after receiving his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University’s Fienberg School of Medicine. Justin attended DePauw University where he received his BA in Kinesiology. Outside of work, Justin enjoys spending time with his wife and three young children. He actively contributes to the leadership board of the Arthritis Foundation and appreciates exploring the culinary offerings and wine scene in the Chicago area.