Kirk Manz

Kirk Manz is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Athena Care, a behavioral healthcare organization.1 He is an accomplished leader with over thirty years of senior management experience in the healthcare industry, particularly in behavioral and mental health services.1

Kirk has a strong background in finance and operations. He previously served as:

• Chief Operating Officer for Salus Workers Compensation since 20181
• Chief Financial Officer of American Addiction Centers, where he played a crucial role in the company's growth from $10 million in revenue in 2010 to over $350 million in 20171

During his tenure at American Addiction Centers, Kirk managed M&A transactions totaling over $250 million and healthcare facility developments totaling $125 million in invested capital.1 He was instrumental in the company's successful IPO in 2014.1

Kirk has also assisted Assured Healthcare Partners (AHP) in various pursuits in the behavioral and mental health services space, including its investment in Promises Behavioral Health.1

Kirk Manz holds a B.A. from Vanderbilt University.1 He is known for his expertise in capital markets, with experience as an entrepreneur and institutional account executive.2