Chief Strategy Officer

Brown & Toland Physicians

Ryan is the Chief Strategy Officer for Brown & Toland Physicians. In this role, he is responsible for Brown & Toland’s growth agenda, business development, practice model evolution, network development & engagement, and marketing/communications. Prior to this role, Ryan was the Vice President of Acquisition Management & Development for OptumCare, heling to lead the integration of new businesses within OptumCare and bringing together Optum’s capabilities to address market needs. He focused particularly on improving the experience of providers across the country through innovative programs and tiered governance. Ryan has over 20 years of experience focused in the healthcare and financial services industries. Prior to joining Optum, Ryan served as the Chief Human Resources Officer at St. Joseph Health and also held positions focused on growing the medical group, physician networks, and clinical workforce across the health system. Earlier in his career, Ryan served in both consulting and internal roles that included management of large Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) contracts for key domestic and international clients. Throughout his career, Ryan has been responsible for leading large-scale transformation, with an emphasis on re-shaping workforce capabilities to deliver greater value. His focus more recently has been on helping physician-led organizations address the reimbursement, clinical, and population health opportunities that are driving change across the healthcare industry. He has an M.A. in Organizational Psychology and is a member of various Healthcare Industry Associations and Not-for-Profit Boards. He lives in San Clemente, California and is active in the community as a coach and board member.