Bradford Health Services Welcomes Rob Marsh as New Chief Executive Officer

Rob Marsh, Chief Executive Officer (Photo: Business Wire)

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Bradford Health Services, a premiere substance use disorder (SUD) treatment provider in the Southeast, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Rob Marsh as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective Monday, May 6th. With an extensive background in behavioral healthcare and healthcare management, Marsh brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation.

“Rob is one the strongest operators in behavioral healthcare. Bradford is confident that his expertise will enhance our ability to serve our communities and fulfill our mission”Post this

Marsh joins Bradford Health Services with a rich history of leadership roles within the behavioral healthcare industry, including oversight of multi-site and individual facilities across the United States. Marsh has been an effective, and dynamic leader amongst prior employers including, 360 Behavioral Health, Kindred Healthcare, and Acadia Healthcare. In his prior leadership roles as Division President at Acadia Healthcare and Chief Operating Officer at Kindred Healthcare, Marsh oversaw over two dozen behavioral healthcare facilities with over 1,000 licensed beds, including substance use disorder treatment centers, and was responsible for driving clinical and operational excellence. Most recently, as CEO of 360 Behavioral Health, Marsh spearheaded strategic initiatives that led to the expansion into 3 new states all while reducing employee turnover by over 30%.

“I’m honored to join the Bradford team and contribute to its mission of providing high-quality care to individuals battling substance use disorders,” said Marsh. “I’m committed to building on Bradford’s legacy of excellence and expanding access to life-changing treatment services across the Southeast.”

“Rob’s proven track record of operational excellence and strategic vision make him the ideal leader to guide Bradford Health Services into its next phase of growth,” said Jon O’Shaughnessy, Chairman of the Board at Bradford Health Services. “Rob is one the strongest operators in behavioral healthcare. Bradford is confident that his expertise will enhance our ability to serve our communities and fulfill our mission,” added Christian Chauvet, Partner at Lee Equity.

Marsh’s career has been marked by a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and driving positive outcomes. His leadership has been instrumental in increasing revenue, enhancing clinical services, and fostering a culture of excellence.

“I’m excited to lead Bradford Health Services as we continue to innovate and evolve to meet the needs of our patients and communities,” added Marsh. “Together with our dedicated team, we will work tirelessly to ensure that individuals struggling with substance use disorders receive the compassionate care and support they deserve.”

Bradford Health Services is committed to providing comprehensive substance use disorder treatment services across the entire spectrum of acuity, including early intervention, outpatient care, residential treatment, and transitional living programs.

About Bradford Health Services

Bradford Health Services is one of the largest and longest-tenured providers of substance abuse treatment and recovery services in the Southeast. Through a coordinated network of 40 facilities, Bradford Health offers affordable, proven treatment services across the entire spectrum of acuity, including early intervention services, crisis response, intensive outpatient care, partial hospitalization and residential care, inpatient detox, and transitional living and life skills programming. Additional information is available at www.bradfordhealth.com.

About Lee Equity Partners

Lee Equity Partners, LLC is a New York-based private equity firm that partners with successful management teams to build companies with strong growth potential. Lee Equity targets equity investments of $50 million to $150 million in middle-market control buyouts and growth capital financings in companies with enterprise values of $100 million to $500 million that are located primarily in the United States. The firm invests within three distinct sectors, healthcare services, financial services, and business services, where the team has developed deep relationships over decades. Additional information is available at www.leeequity.com.