Ken J. Melkus
Director/Board Member at Geodis Logistics LLC
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Ken J.
Melkus is currently a Director at Geodis Logistics LLC and an Advisor at Kardium, Inc., Heritage Group LLC, Ursa Health LLC, JLS Fund, and Sylvan Health LLC.
He previously served as Chairman & CEO at HealthWise of America, Inc., President & COO at Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc., and Director at various healthcare organizations including Quorum Health Group, Inc., Accredo Health, Inc., and naviHealth, Inc. He also worked as an Operating Partner at Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe and as a Principal at Renal Advantage, Inc. Mr. Melkus holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from the University of Wisconsin.
Ken J. Melkus active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Geodis Logistics LLC
 Geodis Logistics LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Geodis Logistics LLC provides integrated global supply chain management solutions. Its solutions include transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and import and export consulting services. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN. | Director/Board Member | 1999-12-31 |
Heritage Group LLC
 Heritage Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Heritage Group LLC (Heritage Group) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1986 by Rock A. Morphis and David G. McClellan. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Kardium, Inc.
 Kardium, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Kardium, Inc. develops groundbreaking medical devices. It offers treatment for atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Dan Gelbart in 2007 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Ursa Health LLC
 Ursa Health LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ursa Health LLC provides data analytics software and professional service solutions. Its product Ursa Studio, is a no-code analytics development platform that combines functionality for ETL, master data management, data modeling, measure authoring, visualization, and data sharing, all in one point-and-click environment. The company was founded by Robin Clarke, Andrew Hackbarth, and Steve Hackbarth and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Sylvan Health LLC
 Sylvan Health LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sylvan Health LLC provides a personalized approach to healthcare by offering a nutrition care model supported by technology. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company's focus is on building a foundation for a healthier lifestyle through a "Food As Medicine" approach. All patients have access to a registered dietitian as partners in accountability and goal setting. Sylvan Health offers a nutrition toolkit with curated, personalized content designed around individual preferences and dietary needs. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
JLS Fund
 JLS Fund Investment ManagersFinance JLS Fund (JLS Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Former positions of Ken J. Melkus
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|---|---|---|
HealthWise of America, Inc.
 HealthWise of America, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Part of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., HealthWise of America, Inc. is a health maintenance organization. The company is based in Nashville, TN. HealthWise of America was acquired by UnitedHealth Group, Inc. on April 12, 1996 for $288.70 million. | Chairman | 1995-12-30 |
| Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. /Old/ | President | 1992-12-30 |
Quorum Health Group, Inc.
 Quorum Health Group, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Quorum Health Group, Inc. owned and operated acute care hospitals. It operated local and regional healthcare systems throughout the United States. The company was headquartered in Brentwood, TN. | Director/Board Member | - |
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Training of Ken J. Melkus
| University of Wisconsin | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 17 |
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Accredo Health, Inc.
 Accredo Health, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Accredo Health, Inc. provides specialty retail pharmacy services in the United States. The company is into the sale of drugs for the recurring treatment of chronic and potentially life threatening diseases. Their services includes specialty retail pharmacy services, clinical services, reimbursement services, delivery services and other support services customized for individual therapies. It was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Services |
HealthWise of America, Inc.
HealthWise of America, Inc. Managed Health CareHealth Services Part of UnitedHealth Group, Inc., HealthWise of America, Inc. is a health maintenance organization. The company is based in Nashville, TN. HealthWise of America was acquired by UnitedHealth Group, Inc. on April 12, 1996 for $288.70 million. | Health Services |
| Surgical Care Affiliates, Inc. /Old/ | Health Services |
Eisenhower Health
 Eisenhower Health Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Eisenhower Medical Center operates hospitals with health care for residents and visitors and provides a broad range of educational programs for the public and health care professionals. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Rancho Mirage, CA. | Health Services |
Optimum Outcomes Healthcare Management LLC
 Optimum Outcomes Healthcare Management LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Optimum Outcomes Healthcare Management LLC provides hospital receivables management outsourcing services. They design and develop proprietary software and systems to aid clients with payment processing and account resolution. The company was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Downers Grove, IL. | Technology Services |
Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe
 Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe Investment ManagersFinance Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (WCAS) is a private equity firm founded in 1979 by Patrick Welsh, Russ Carson and Bruce Anderson. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Geodis Logistics LLC
Geodis Logistics LLC Air Freight/CouriersTransportation Geodis Logistics LLC provides integrated global supply chain management solutions. Its solutions include transportation, warehousing, customs brokerage, freight forwarding, and import and export consulting services. The company was founded in 1951 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN. | Transportation |
Nashville Health Care Council
 Nashville Health Care Council Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce, Nashville Health Care Council operates as an association of health care industry leaders. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company was founded by Philip M. Hertik. | Commercial Services |
Renal Advantage, Inc.
 Renal Advantage, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Renal Advantage Inc. provides outpatient kidney dialysis services. The firm operates freestanding renal dialysis centers. The company was founded in October 2005 and is headquartered in Franklin, TN. | Health Services |
naviHealth, Inc.
 naviHealth, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services naviHealth, Inc. engages in the provision of post-acute care management services. It offers risk underwriting, benchmarking and analytics, clinical design and support, PAC decision support, network management and bundled payments services. The company was founded by Ken Botsford, Claiborne R. Richards in January 2012 and is headquartered in Brentwood, TN. | Health Services |
Heritage Group LLC
Heritage Group LLC Investment ManagersFinance Heritage Group LLC (Heritage Group) is a Private Equity/Venture Capital firm founded in 1986 by Rock A. Morphis and David G. McClellan. The firm is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. | Finance |
| Ardent Health Services, Inc. | Health Services |
Quorum Health Group, Inc.
Quorum Health Group, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Quorum Health Group, Inc. owned and operated acute care hospitals. It operated local and regional healthcare systems throughout the United States. The company was headquartered in Brentwood, TN. | Health Services |
Kardium, Inc.
Kardium, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Kardium, Inc. develops groundbreaking medical devices. It offers treatment for atrial fibrillation. The company was founded by Dan Gelbart in 2007 and is headquartered in Burnaby, Canada. | Health Technology |
Ursa Health LLC
Ursa Health LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Ursa Health LLC provides data analytics software and professional service solutions. Its product Ursa Studio, is a no-code analytics development platform that combines functionality for ETL, master data management, data modeling, measure authoring, visualization, and data sharing, all in one point-and-click environment. The company was founded by Robin Clarke, Andrew Hackbarth, and Steve Hackbarth and is headquartered in Nashville, TN. | Technology Services |
Sylvan Health LLC
Sylvan Health LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Sylvan Health LLC provides a personalized approach to healthcare by offering a nutrition care model supported by technology. The company is based in Nashville, TN. The company's focus is on building a foundation for a healthier lifestyle through a "Food As Medicine" approach. All patients have access to a registered dietitian as partners in accountability and goal setting. Sylvan Health offers a nutrition toolkit with curated, personalized content designed around individual preferences and dietary needs. | Health Services |
JLS Fund
JLS Fund Investment ManagersFinance JLS Fund (JLS Fund) is a venture capital firm founded in 2019. The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
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