Lightning Step Appoints Healthcare IT Veteran Brent Michael as New CEO

Lightning Step, a leading provider of all-in-one CRM, EMR, and RCM solutions for behavioral health and addiction treatment centers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Brent Michael as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). With over three decades of experience in healthcare services and information technology (HCIT), Mr. Michael is poised to drive Lightning Step's future growth, innovation, and customer experience.

Brent Michael brings to the table a wealth of knowledge and expertise in cultivating high-performing healthcare IT SaaS organizations. His primary focus has always been empowering clinicians with the necessary tools to enhance patient outcomes and quality of life. This aligns with Lightning Step's mission, making Mr. Michael an excellent fit for the role of CEO.

Kirk Monroe, Co-Founder of Lightning Step, expressed enthusiasm about welcoming Brent Michael to the Lightning Step family. He acknowledged Mr. Michael's extensive experience in scaling healthcare technology companies and recognized how his industry background uniquely positions him to lead the company's expansion in the behavioral health technology sector.

Before joining Lightning Step, Brent Michael served as the President for EverCommerce/EverHealth's EMR and RCM SaaS companies, where he played a pivotal role in driving robust growth across the entire portfolio. Prior to that, he held the position of CEO at Eye Care Leaders, a leading SaaS provider for EMR, Practice Management (PM), and RCM in the eye care domain. Mr. Michael's leadership positions at several global healthcare organizations, including CareFusion and GE Healthcare, have honed his strategic insights and ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Expressing his excitement about his new role, Brent Michael shared his passion for Lightning Step's mission and expressed confidence in the organization's ability to expand its all-in-one platform throughout the behavioral health sector. With the support of Gallant Capital Partners and their proprietary value creation framework (OTX), along with the exceptional industry experience of the Lightning Step team, Mr. Michael believes they can bring new solutions and innovation to their clinician partners and positively impact a patient's journey to recovery.

Lightning Step is a trusted provider of an all-in-one CRM, EMR, and RCM platform for behavioral health and addiction treatment centers. With over 100 years of collective experience as former treatment center owners, operators, and clinicians, Lightning Step understands the unique needs of the industry. Their platform improves interdepartmental workflow, operational efficiencies, and ultimately enhances patient outcomes.

Gallant Capital Partners, a private equity firm that invests in technology, business services, and industrial companies, supports Lightning Step's mission and growth. Gallant's operationally focused investment strategy prioritizes partnering closely with companies and leveraging its extensive industry relationships and operating expertise. Together, Lightning Step and Gallant Capital Partners are poised to drive long-term, sustainable growth in the behavioral health technology sector.

In conclusion, Lightning Step's appointment of Brent Michael as their new CEO is an exciting development for the company. With his decades of experience in healthcare services and information technology, Mr. Michael's leadership will undoubtedly propel Lightning Step to new heights. The organization's commitment to enhancing patient outcomes and improving the clinician experience sets it apart in the behavioral health technology sector. With the support of Gallant Capital Partners, Lightning Step is well-positioned to continue its expansion and innovation, bringing valuable solutions to the behavioral health and addiction treatment industry.

For more information about Lightning Step, visit their website at www.lightningstep.com. Learn more about Gallant Capital Partners at www.gallantcapital.com.