Doug Shirley serves as the Chief Executive Officer of ScionHealth, guiding the organization’s strategy, operations, and mission to deliver high‑quality, patient‑centered care. He joined ScionHealth as Chief Financial Officer and brought with him more than 25 years of experience in healthcare leadership, including extensive work in financial strategy, operational improvement, and enterprise transformation across public, private, and nonprofit healthcare systems.
He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from the University of Georgia and is commissioned as a Kentucky Colonel in recognition of his service and contributions to the community.
Highly experienced in strategic planning and enhancing operations in healthcare systems, Danny Brywczynski joined the ScionHealth Executive Leadership Team at the company’s launch in December 2021, and he is now responsible for leading operations of the organization, including our Community Hospital and Specialty Hospital divisions, and our national Support Centers, with a key focus on integration, strategy, innovation, and value-based care.
Danny previously held the positions of President of Specialty Hospitals and Executive Vice President of Integrated Operations for ScionHealth and Vice President of Integration for Lifepoint Health. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and finance from Wittenberg University.
Scott Graeser serves as Chief Financial Officer for ScionHealth, overseeing the company’s financial strategy, capital structure, and risk management. He brings more than two decades of experience in corporate finance, treasury, and financial planning and analysis. Prior to being appointed CFO, Scott held several key finance leadership positions within ScionHealth and the legacy Kindred Healthcare organization, most recently serving as Vice President of Finance and Treasurer. Scott joined Kindred in 2017 after holding financial planning and analysis roles with CafePress, Hilton, and GE.
Scott brings deep finance expertise and a strong track record of executing strategic transactions while supporting organizations through periods of change and growth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in economics and political science from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from Bellarmine University.
Michelle Rigby leads human resources operations, compliance and strategic people initiatives at ScionHealth, bringing more than 25 years of Compliance and HR leadership across hospitals, health plans, and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Michelle oversees a nationwide team specializing in employee benefits, total rewards, talent acquisition, onboarding, investigations and other employee relations functions. Her career has focused on building compliance, risk management and investigations programs as well as interpreting and implementing governmental regulations. Since joining ScionHealth in 2023, she has led efforts to integrate and elevate HR practices, build employee engagement, and align workforce strategy with business growth.
Michelle has extensive ethics and compliance leadership experience and holds the credentials of Certified Fraud Examiner and Certified in Healthcare Compliance.
Jack Seal leads ScionHealth’s legal strategy across the enterprise. He joined ScionHealth in 2025 with over two decades of experience shaping legal departments, resolving complex challenges, and driving strategic success in the highly regulated healthcare industry. Prior to ScionHealth, he was the Chief Legal Officer of GenesisCare and General Counsel of GI Alliance. His extensive background in the healthcare industry includes deep expertise in physician arrangements, regulatory law, corporate transactions, risk management, compliance, department leadership, and policy implementation. Jack brings leadership, insight, and a pragmatic approach to every facet of legal operations.
Jack earned his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law.
As President of ScionHealth’s Specialty Hospital Division – West, Linn Billingsley oversees operations of the health system’s nearly 40 long-term acute care hospitals across the Pacific and Southwest regions. Linn, who has been with ScionHealth and the legacy Kindred Healthcare organization for over two decades, was elevated to her current role in 2024 after previously serving as SVP of Operations for the Pacific Region. Prior to that, she spearheaded the Integrated Care Market in Las Vegas.
Linn is Vice Chair of the Silver State ACO Governing Board, representing ScionHealth's interests in an organization serving nearly 40,000 Medicare beneficiaries in Nevada. Linn has also held multiple leadership roles with the American Lung Association, and she sits on the Board of Trustees for Nathan Adelson Hospice.
Seasoned healthcare executive Russell Pigg joined ScionHealth in 2024 to lead its Community Hospital Division, a network of acute care community hospital campuses and associated health systems. A former CEO of multiple community hospitals and health systems, Russell brings over two decades of leadership experience in hospital operations, physician recruitment, and service line development.
Throughout his career, Russell has spearheaded major capital investments and launched pivotal initiatives such as residency training programs and expanded specialty services. These efforts have earned him recognition for driving strategic growth, enhancing operational efficiency, and fostering high levels of staff engagement.
With more than three decades of experience as a healthcare executive and clinical leader, James Poullard oversees ScionHealth’s clinical-adjacent support services, quality, procurement, and facilities management. James prioritizes high-quality patient outcomes while also driving efficiencies for the organization. A leader within ScionHealth and the legacy Kindred Healthcare organization since 2007, James was elevated to his current role in 2024.
A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, James holds the degrees of Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Arizona and Master of Business Administration from Our Lady of the Lake University, along with a graduate certificate in finance from Colorado State University.
Veteran healthcare executive Rob Jay is the founding CEO of ScionHealth and now serves as the organization’s Executive Chairman. In this role, he provides steady strategic guidance and supports the executive team as they navigate the organization’s priorities and operational needs. His leadership continues to offer continuity and perspective for the Louisville‑based health system, which includes 92 specialty and community hospitals and a nationwide team of 25,000 caregivers and healthcare professionals.
During his tenure as CEO, Rob was a two‑time finalist for Modern Healthcare’s list of the Most Influential People in Healthcare, was named one of Louisville Business First’s Most Admired CEOs in 2022, and has been included twice on Becker’s list of great leaders in healthcare. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Federation of American Hospitals. Rob holds a bachelor’s degree in professional accountancy from Mississippi State University and a Master of Business Administration from Millsaps College.
63We treat some of the most medically complex patients in 63 Specialty Hospitals (LTACHs).
6We deliver essential, acute care to patients in 6 Community Hospitals (STACHs) in 5 markets.
23We serve communities across the country in 23 states.
