Jeff Richard
Chief Operating Officer
Jeff Richard brings a unique blend of clinical, operational, and technology leadership shaped by more than two decades in the healthcare industry. With deep roots in respiratory care and hospital operations, he has built and led multidisciplinary teams while driving performance, efficiency, and patient-centered outcomes.
Throughout his career, Jeff has held progressive leadership roles across major healthcare systems, including Baylor Scott & White Health, where he led initiatives spanning clinical informatics, operations, and enterprise clinical applications. His ability to align clinical workflows with technology and operational strategy makes him a key driver of transformation in complex healthcare environments.
- Clinical Operations & Hospital Leadership
- Clinical Informatics & Healthcare IT
- Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement
- Multidisciplinary Team Leadership
- Healthcare Technology Implementation
- Budgeting, Staffing & Operational Efficiency
Jeff has held senior leadership roles across healthcare providers and technology organizations, including:
- President, Alairo Solutions Group
- Chief Technology Officer, Lone Star Communications
- Director of Operations, Baylor Scott & White Health
- Director of Clinical Informatics
- Corporate Manager, Clinical Applications
His career reflects a steady progression from clinical practitioner to executive leader, giving him a rare ability to understand both frontline care challenges and enterprise-level strategy.
- MBA, Healthcare Administration — Columbia Southern University
- B.S., Respiratory Care — Texas State University
- A.S., Respiratory Care — Temple College
- Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
