MEET OUR TEAM
Values-led and results focused, our seasoned team shares a passion of effective advocacy for our clients through complex and challenging scenarios. We are committed to delivering value and are uncompromising in our honest approach.
MEET OUR TEAM
Values-led and results focused, our seasoned team shares a passion of effective advocacy for our clients through complex and challenging scenarios. We are committed to delivering value and are uncompromising in our honest approach.
Ronald M. Winters
Principal
e: rwinters@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (914) 391 6269
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Based in New York
Ronald Winters is a co-founder and Principal of Gibbins Advisors with more than 25 years of restructuring experience including over 15 years specializing in healthcare, higher education and not-for-profit sectors. With a particular talent for managing complex problems and navigating the competing interests of multiple stakeholders, he is one of the most experienced ‘middle market’ healthcare bankruptcy and restructuring professionals in the country.
Prior to forming Gibbins Advisors, Ron was a Managing Director at each of Healthcare Management Partners and Alvarez & Marsal where he worked a combined 18 years. Prior to that, he spent the first half of his professional career managing portfolio assets and credit policy at what is now Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial organizations.
Ron earned a B.S. in Business and Economics at Lehigh University and an MBA at the Pace University Lubin School of Business.
Ronald Winters is a co-founder and Principal of Gibbins Advisors with more than 25 years of restructuring experience including over 15 years specializing in healthcare, higher education and not-for-profit sectors. With a particular talent for managing complex problems and navigating the competing interests of multiple stakeholders, he is one of the most experienced ‘middle market’ healthcare bankruptcy and restructuring professionals in the country.
Prior to forming Gibbins Advisors, Ron was a Managing Director at each of Healthcare Management Partners and Alvarez & Marsal where he worked a combined 18 years. Prior to that, he spent the first half of his professional career managing portfolio assets and credit policy at what is now Mizuho Financial Group, one of the world’s largest financial organizations.
Ron earned a B.S. in Business and Economics at Lehigh University and an MBA at the Pace University Lubin School of Business.
Clare Moylan, CFA
Principal
e: cmoylan@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (615) 613-2128
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Based in Nashville and Sydney
Clare Moylan is a co-founder and Principal of Gibbins Advisors. She is a seasoned healthcare and restructuring professional with a broad base of experience including operations and turnaround management, strategic planning, business analysis, performance improvement and litigation support. She has worked in healthcare in the United Kingdom, Australia and United States. Clare’s experience covers the healthcare continuum: from primary care to acute, post-acute care and senior living.
The combination of operational leadership, business/financial acumen, a calm demeanor and strategic mindset create a strong and versatile skill set that Clare brings to each engagement. Prior to forming Gibbins Advisors, Clare was the Managing Partner of Healthcare Management Partners where she doubled the size of the firm in two years.
Clare is a CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst). She has a Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honors) from Macquarie University (Australia) and a Master Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University.
Clare Moylan, CFA
Principal
e: cmoylan@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (615) 613-2128
Based in Nashville and Sydney
Clare Moylan is a co-founder and Principal of Gibbins Advisors. She is a seasoned healthcare and restructuring professional with a broad base of experience including operations and turnaround management, strategic planning, business analysis, performance improvement and litigation support. She has worked in healthcare in the United Kingdom, Australia and United States. Clare’s experience covers the healthcare continuum: from primary care to acute, post-acute care and senior living.
The combination of operational leadership, business/financial acumen, a calm demeanor and strategic mindset create a strong and versatile skill set that Clare brings to each engagement. Prior to forming Gibbins Advisors, Clare was the Managing Partner of Healthcare Management Partners where she doubled the size of the firm in two years.
Clare is a CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst). She has a Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Laws (First Class Honors) from Macquarie University (Australia) and a Master Certificate in Healthcare Leadership from Cornell University.
Thomas Urban, FACHE
Managing Director
e: turban@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (513) 708 8888
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Based in Cincinnati, OH
Thomas Urban is a former hospital President and Chief Executive Officer with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare management.
In his 25 years career at Mercy Health, he led various growth and development initiatives that established Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital as a leading healthcare provider in Butler County. He was President of Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital in from 2008 to 2019.
Prior to that, Tom spent six years as Senior Vice President Catholic Health Partners (CHP) and President and CEO of the CHP – Southwest Ohio Region. Under his regional leadership, the organization developed tertiary services at Mercy Health – Anderson and Fairfield Hospitals, and he provided oversight for the expansion and upgrading of services at Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital.
Tom holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology from Colgate University and a Master’s of Health Administration from Xavier University (1976). He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
Thomas Urban, FACHE
Managing Director
e: turban@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (513) 708 8888
Based in Cincinnati, OH
Thomas Urban is a former hospital President and Chief Executive Officer with more than 30 years of experience in healthcare management.
In his 25 years career at Mercy Health, he led various growth and development initiatives that established Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital as a leading healthcare provider in Butler County. He was President of Mercy Health – Fairfield Hospital in from 2008 to 2019.
Prior to that, Tom spent six years as Senior Vice President Catholic Health Partners (CHP) and President and CEO of the CHP – Southwest Ohio Region. Under his regional leadership, the organization developed tertiary services at Mercy Health – Anderson and Fairfield Hospitals, and he provided oversight for the expansion and upgrading of services at Mercy Health – Clermont Hospital.
Tom holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology from Colgate University and a Master’s of Health Administration from Xavier University (1976). He is a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
James Davis, FACHE
Managing Director
e: jdavis@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (205) 266 0399
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Based in Dallas, TX
James Davis is a 20-year veteran of the healthcare and finance industries. With a unique skillset and innate ability to influence, Jim excels in the leadership of healthcare organizations through periods of change in roles that include CEO, COO, CNO and Chief Restructuring Officer.
Most recently, Jim led healthcare transactions for Chiron Financial, LLC, an investment banking firm where he was involved in mergers & acquisitions, private debt and equity placements and financial restructurings.
From facility operations to strategic growth and planning, Jim uses his background as a clinician to guide decisions and is passionate about increasing access to high quality care for the population at large.
Jim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Organization of Nurse executives. In addition, Davis served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman with the First Marine Division in Somalia and Iraq.
James Davis, FACHE
Managing Director
e: jdavis@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (205) 266 0399
Based in Dallas, TX
James Davis is a 20-year veteran of the healthcare and finance industries. With a unique skillset and innate ability to influence, Jim excels in the leadership of healthcare organizations through periods of change in roles that include CEO, COO, CNO and Chief Restructuring Officer.
Most recently, Jim led healthcare transactions for Chiron Financial, LLC, an investment banking firm where he was involved in mergers & acquisitions, private debt and equity placements and financial restructurings.
From facility operations to strategic growth and planning, Jim uses his background as a clinician to guide decisions and is passionate about increasing access to high quality care for the population at large.
Jim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing and Master of Business Administration from the University of Alabama. He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives and the American Organization of Nurse executives. In addition, Davis served as a Navy Hospital Corpsman with the First Marine Division in Somalia and Iraq.
Gary Frantzen, CFA, ASA-BV
Managing Director
e: gfrantzen@gibbinsadvisors.com
With over 30 years of valuation experience at leading national consulting firms, Gary specializes in the valuation of businesses, equity investments, tangible and intangible assets, options, liabilities and debt securities, and fairness and solvency opinions.
He has served as an expert on business and asset valuation issues in a variety of litigation matters and has provided testimony in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District Court, international arbitration forums and various state and local court jurisdictions.
In addition to partnering with Gibbins Advisors, Gary is a founder of Frantzen Valuation Specialists, LLC. During his career he has served in valuation services leadership positions at Arthur Andersen, Coopers & Lybrand, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, Standard & Poor’s Corporate Value Consulting, American Appraisal Associates and Alvarez & Marsal Valuation Services.
Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in Chicago. Gary is a CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst) and an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Valuation (ASA-BV), American Society of Appraisers.
Gary Frantzen, CFA, ASA-BV
Managing Director
e: gfrantzen@gibbinsadvisors.com
With over 30 years of valuation experience at leading national consulting firms, Gary specializes in the valuation of businesses, equity investments, tangible and intangible assets, options, liabilities and debt securities, and fairness and solvency opinions.
He has served as an expert on business and asset valuation issues in a variety of litigation matters and has provided testimony in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District Court, international arbitration forums and various state and local court jurisdictions.
In addition to partnering with Gibbins Advisors, Gary is a founder of Frantzen Valuation Specialists, LLC. During his career he has served in valuation services leadership positions at Arthur Andersen, Coopers & Lybrand, Houlihan Lokey Howard & Zukin, Standard & Poor’s Corporate Value Consulting, American Appraisal Associates and Alvarez & Marsal Valuation Services.
Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from DePaul University’s Kellstadt Graduate School of Business in Chicago.
Gary is a CFA Charterholder (Chartered Financial Analyst) and an Accredited Senior Appraiser in Business Valuation (ASA-BV), American Society of Appraisers.
Rich Mizak, INSOL, CIRA
Director
e: rmizak@gibbinsadvisors.com
Based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Rich Mizak has more than 20 years of restructuring and interim management experience including over five years specializing in healthcare and not-for-profit sectors.
Rich has deep expertise in interim management, strategic planning, change management, integrations/carve-outs, project management, benchmarking and cost-reduction, business-line performance analysis, financial modeling, as well as the preparation of numerous business, strategic, and valuation plans.
Highlights of project specific experience include: CEO of a Florida based transportation company, interim CFO of a multi-channel vitamin company, and Portfolio Manager for six middle-market companies with combined revenues of ~$1 billion. In addition he worked on >58 projects as a restructuring and turnaround consultant during his tenure at Alvarez & Marsal (10 years), Zolfo Cooper (5 years) and Ernst & Young (3 years).
Rich holds a BSBA in finance and entrepreneurial studies from Xavier University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is also a Fellow of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL) and a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA).
Rich Mizak has more than 20 years of restructuring and interim management experience including over five years specializing in healthcare and not-for-profit sectors.
Rich has deep expertise in interim management, strategic planning, change management, integrations/carve-outs, project management, benchmarking and cost-reduction, business-line performance analysis, financial modeling, as well as the preparation of numerous business, strategic, and valuation plans.
Highlights of project specific experience include: CEO of a Florida based transportation company, interim CFO of a multi-channel vitamin company, and Portfolio Manager for six middle-market companies with combined revenues of ~$1 billion. In addition he worked on >58 projects as a restructuring and turnaround consultant during his tenure at Alvarez & Marsal (10 years), Zolfo Cooper (5 years) and Ernst & Young (3 years).
Rich holds a BSBA in finance and entrepreneurial studies from Xavier University and an MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is also a Fellow of the International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals (INSOL) and a Certified Insolvency and Restructuring Advisor (CIRA).
James W. Callanan
Managing Director
Jim Callanan brings more than 35 years of healthcare consulting experience with a successful track record in advising C-level executives in responding to healthcare industry disruption.
Assisting with strategy, performance improvement, mergers, new business planning, population health management, care delivery redesign, and administrative business process improvement, Jim works with both payers and providers. He has also held several positions as interim CEO for organizations in turnaround or financially distressed situations.
Prior to working with Gibbins Advisors, Jim held leadership roles at Alvarez & Marsal HIG (Managing Director) (11+years), Deloitte Consulting (Senior Partner) (17+ years) and Liberty Mutual Insurance (Director) (4+years) as well as managing, then selling, two consulting practices.
Jim has a MBA, Finance from Wharton Graduate School of Business, University of Pennsylvania and a BA, Economics from Columbia College, Columbia University.
James W. Callanan
Managing Director
Jim Callanan brings more than 35 years of healthcare consulting experience with a successful track record in advising C-level executives in responding to healthcare industry disruption.
Assisting with strategy, performance improvement, mergers, new business planning, population health management, care delivery redesign, and administrative business process improvement, Jim works with both payers and providers. He has also held several positions as interim CEO for organizations in turnaround or financially distressed situations.
Prior to working with Gibbins Advisors, Jim held leadership roles at Alvarez & Marsal HIG (Managing Director) (11+years), Deloitte Consulting (Senior Partner) (17+ years) and Liberty Mutual Insurance (Director) (4+years) as well as managing, then selling, two consulting practices.
Jim has a MBA, Finance from Wharton Graduate School of Business, University of Pennsylvania and a BA, Economics from Columbia College, Columbia University.
Mark Beckett
Managing Director
Based in Sydney, Australia
Mark Beckett has over 25 years experience working in complex multi-dimensional business environments as a Business Advisor, Executive Director and CFO in major ASX and similar listed companies.
Over the past 10 years Mark has focused on the healthcare industry for businesses undergoing rapid change. Working in executive management roles, he has provided thought leadership for the execution of business restructuring and acquisition strategies with over 50 individual acquisition transactions totalling investment values of $1B +.
Prior to working with Gibbins Advisors, Mark most recently held leadership roles at Sonic Clinical Services (CFO and Executive Director) (6+years), Salmat BPO (CFO) (4+ years) as well as managing his own consulting practice (4+years). Most recently Mark been advising on specific strategies to enhance commercial outcomes in the healthcare space including the development of procurement strategies and appropriate responses to changes in government healthcare funding packages.
Proven success as a Chief Financial Officer in the structured growth of businesses and creating shareholder value has provided him with a thorough understanding, not only of the accounting numbers, but also of their value drivers and business models. Mark earned a Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting and sub-major in Law from UTS Sydney.
Mark Beckett
Managing Director
Based in Sydney, Australia
Over the past 10 years Mark has focused on the healthcare industry for businesses undergoing rapid change. Working in executive management roles, he has provided thought leadership for the execution of business restructuring and acquisition strategies with over 50 individual acquisition transactions totalling investment values of $1B +.
Prior to working with Gibbins Advisors, Mark most recently held leadership roles at Sonic Clinical Services (CFO and Executive Director) (6+years), Salmat BPO (CFO) (4+ years) as well as managing his own consulting practice (4+years).
Most recently Mark been advising on specific strategies to enhance commercial outcomes in the healthcare space including the development of procurement strategies and appropriate responses to changes in government healthcare funding packages.
Proven success as a Chief Financial Officer in the structured growth of businesses and creating shareholder value has provided him with a thorough understanding, not only of the accounting numbers, but also of their value drivers and business models.
Mark earned a Bachelor of Business with a major in Accounting and sub-major in Law from UTS Sydney.
Bradley Williams
Director
e: bwilliams@gibbinsadvisors.com
Based in Nashville, TN
Bradley Williams has over 25 years of experience as an accounting and finance professional in public accounting, industry and management consulting.
Brad currently provides interim management services for a distressed behavioral health provider with an acute hospital and multiple residential treatment facilities with responsibility for treasury management and restructuring support services.
Previously, Brad was a Director in Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group with involvement in physician practice engagements for dental, radiation oncology, and diagnostic lab providers. Prior to that, Brad was SVP Treasurer for the largest pediatric dental practice management company with responsibility for treasury, tax, payroll and risk management for 65 managed dental centers. In addition, Brad has worked for various public and private entities in the behavioral health, agricultural, vitamin supplement manufacturing, wireless telecommunications and restaurant industries.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant (Tennessee).
Bradley Williams has over 25 years of experience as an accounting and finance professional in public accounting, industry and management consulting.
Brad currently provides interim management services for a distressed behavioral health provider with an acute hospital and multiple residential treatment facilities with responsibility for treasury management and restructuring support services.
Previously, Brad was a Director in Alvarez & Marsal Healthcare Industry Group with involvement in physician practice engagements for dental, radiation oncology, and diagnostic lab providers. Prior to that, Brad was SVP Treasurer for the largest pediatric dental practice management company with responsibility for treasury, tax, payroll and risk management for 65 managed dental centers. In addition, Brad has worked for various public and private entities in the behavioral health, agricultural, vitamin supplement manufacturing, wireless telecommunications and restaurant industries.
Brad holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant (Tennessee).
Ginger Smith, CPA
Director
e: gsmith@gibbinsadvisors.com
c: (615) 364-0098
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Based in Nashville, TN
Ginger Smith’s well-honed expertise lies in financial control, treasury functions, finance strategy, transaction management, taxation, and litigation support for healthcare organizations. Her specialized experience includes SEC reporting, initial public offering (IPO), due diligence and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act compliance.
Working primarily as Corporate Controller or Vice President of Finance, over the last 15 years Ginger has supported organizations through periods of rapid growth as well as those of restructuring, post-merger integration, wind down and liquidation.
A qualified CPA accountant, Ginger spent 10 years at BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMTI) in the biotechnology & medical device sector before she expanded to the healthcare services & pharmaceutical space.
Ginger earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)(Tennessee). She is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the Tennessee Society of CPAs.
Ginger Smith’s well-honed expertise lies in financial control, treasury functions, finance strategy, transaction management, taxation, and litigation support for healthcare organizations. Her specialized experience includes SEC reporting, initial public offering (IPO), due diligence and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) Act compliance.
Working primarily as Corporate Controller or Vice President of Finance, over the last 15 years Ginger has supported organizations through periods of rapid growth as well as those of restructuring, post-merger integration, wind down and liquidation.
A qualified CPA accountant, Ginger spent 10 years at BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: BMTI) in the biotechnology & medical device sector before she expanded to the healthcare services and pharmaceutical space.
Ginger earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Lipscomb University and is a Certified Public Accountant (“CPA”)(Tennessee). She is a member of both the American Institute of CPAs and the Tennessee Society of CPAs.
Justin Baum
Director
e: jbaum@gibbinsadvisors.com
Based in New York, NY
Justin Baum has over 15 years of experience as a finance and restructuring professional. Starting his career in the investment banking arena he was involved in mergers and acquisitions, public equity offerings and private placements.
For the past 7 years his work has been centered around advising and managing distressed healthcare companies through the sale process, bankruptcy, liquidation and wind-down. His experience includes hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, radiology practices, physician groups and laboratory services. Justin has also acted as special advisor to several U.S. Trustees involved in healthcare cases in the NYC area.
Justin earned a B.S. in Business Management with a concentration in Finance from Babson College.
Justin Baum has over 15 years of experience as a finance and restructuring professional. Starting his career in the investment banking arena he was involved in mergers and acquisitions, public equity offerings and private placements.
For the past 7 years his work has been centered around advising and managing distressed healthcare companies through the sale process, bankruptcy, liquidation and wind-down. His experience includes hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, radiology practices, physician groups and laboratory services. Justin has also acted as special advisor to several U.S. Trustees involved in healthcare cases in the NYC area.
Justin earned a B.S. in Business Management with a concentration in Finance from Babson College.