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Leadership & Partners

Meet those who help drive MOBE forward.

Learn about the leaders championing the bold ideas that propel better outcomes.

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MOBE Leadership Team

Leadership Mike Ott

Mike Ott

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

A former Air Force Colonel, Mike has held leadership roles as CIO at Optum and President of U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. He’s also led across capital markets, finance, and investment management, including as Director of Equity Research at Piper Sandler. Currently, he serves as a senior advisor for the Defense Innovation Unit and was appointed to the Department of War’s BOND Program, a prestigious initiative for Business Operators for National Defense, and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation board. He serves on various philanthropic boards. He’s passionate about creating alignment across disciplines and accelerating organizations toward success. His leadership has consistently driven strategic goals at a fast pace, taking teams to new heights. He’s a Chicago native, son of a police officer, and U.S. Air Force Academy graduate who earned his MBA from Boston College. He lives with his wife, Steph, and their three children, and he takes pride in staying fit. 

Leadership Tim Lacy

Tim Lacy

PRESIDENT

Tim has more than three decades of health care experience. He’s held leadership roles at FlagshipHealth Group, UnitedHealth Group, Walgreens, and Magellan Healthcare. He’s a recognized leader in innovation and organizational success, with a strong history of driving innovation, enhancing business performance, and advancing corporate development. As President of MOBE, Tim leads strategic go-to-market initiatives to expand the company’s reach and deliver value for clients and partners. He serves on the boards of St. John’s University, Reach for Me Network, NoSortMeds, and Rocky Reef Ventures. A graduate of St. John’s University with a BS in International and Business Management, Tim enjoys quality time with his family and supporting Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Community.

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Jeff Warren

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Jeff brings more than 25 years of health care experience to his role as CFO of MOBE. He’s held leadership positions at Medtronic as Investor Relations Officer, Four Hills Advisors as a strategic capital markets advisor, and Arthur Andersen in audit and business advisory. At MOBE, Jeff ensures the company’s resources are properly focused on strategy, execution, and driving sustainable growth. A graduate of Arizona State University with a BS in Accounting, he’s passionate about spending time with family and friends. Jeff also loves to travel and explore new places.

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Leslie Helou, PharmD

SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HEALTH OUTCOMES STRATEGY

Leslie has more than 20 years of experience across clinical pharmacy fields, including more than a decade in the life sciences sector, where she held leadership roles at Upsher-Smith Laboratories in medical portfolio strategy, project management, and patient, provider, and advocacy relations. She also spent a decade designing clinical pharmacy services, population health strategies, and health outcomes approaches. At MOBE, Leslie leads the design of value-based clinical initiatives to improve outcomes, ensure safe and appropriate medication use, and reduce total care costs for populations impacted by fragmented health care. A Doctor of Pharmacy graduate from the University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy, Leslie completed a multi-year post-graduate residency in pharmaceutical care and leadership. She’s a Board of Trustees member for the Minnesota Pharmacists Foundation and a former adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota. Passionate about mentoring, Leslie stays connected to the university and enjoys family time and discovering new food finds.

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Kurt Cegielski

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER

A serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience, Kurt has co-founded and led innovative health care companies, including RedBrick Health (now Personify Health), Icario Health, and Definity Health. At MOBE, he’s focused on delivering solutions that help health plans and employers engage members, improve health care experiences, and reduce unnecessary costs. Kurt earned a BS in Finance from Drake University and an MBA from the University of Iowa. He loves spending time with family and friends, especially outdoors.

Leadership Anne Denato

Anne Denato

CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER

Anne brings more than 20 years of health and health care experience to her role as Chief Marketing Officer at MOBE. She has held leadership positions at Life Time Fitness and RedBrick Health (now Personify Health) and has developed several award-winning consumer communication campaigns that drive growth and engagement. At MOBE, Anne leads all marketing and communications, including B2B and B2C marketing and brand strategy. She’s passionate about elevating marketing’s strategic role, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and empowering teams to do their most impactful work. A graduate of Iowa State University with a degree in Advertising, Anne is a proud soccer and ski mom who loves spending time on the water.

Leadership Michelle Herr

Michelle Herr, PharmD

VICE PRESIDENT, LIFESTYLE AND MEDICATION SERVICES OPERATIONS

Michelle has nearly two decades of experience scaling clinical and operational teams to deliver impactful, personalized health solutions. She has held leadership roles at Optum Health as Vice President of Clinical Operations, as well as at Rescription, Genoa Healthcare, and Walgreens. At MOBE, Michelle oversees participant-facing services, including Guides, Pharmacists, and Outreach and Engagement, along with critical operational functions like workforce management, performance insights, and vendor partnerships. Dedicated to advancing health care through innovative medication management and operational excellence, she’s passionate about empowering teams, fostering collaboration, and building sustainable models that improve health outcomes. Michelle earned her Doctorate of Pharmacy from the University of Iowa. Married for over 20 years, she’s a proud mom of three and loves staying active and spending time at the lake.

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Travis Hoyt

CHIEF INFORMATION AND ANALYTICS OFFICER

Travis has more than 20 years of health care and analytics experience, including leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group, Citra Health Solutions, and Rise Health. As Chief Analytics Officer at MOBE, he leads end-to-end analytics with oversight of corporate informatics, including operations analytics, health care economics, pricing and underwriting, and data strategy. A graduate of Augustana College, where he earned a BA in Finance and Economics and graduated Cum Laude, Travis brings a deep understanding of data-driven decision-making to his role.

Leadership Katie Fitzgerald

Katie Fitzgerald

VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES

Katie brings extensive experience in designing and implementing innovative HR programs that drive organizational success and employee satisfaction. She has held leadership roles at RBA, Aware, and Nash Finch, where she developed deep expertise in equity-centered, performance-driven people strategies. At MOBE, Katie leads HR, benefits, and talent acquisition initiatives with a strategic vision and a strong commitment to aligning talent strategies with business outcomes. She’s passionate about fostering an inclusive workplace that supports both organizational goals and employee growth. Katie holds a bachelor’s degree in business and a master’s certification in Human Resources. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) and is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).

MOBE Advisory Board

Advis Brd Mark Evenstad

Mark Evenstad

FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN, ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Mark is driven by a passion for helping people live healthier, happier lives. He founded MOBE with a vision to create meaningful, measurable health solutions and has also launched innovative companies like Pairnomix, Applied Insights, Healthware Technologies, and ACOVA, all focused on improving population health and well-being. Mark spent over 15 years as CEO and Vice Chair of Upsher-Smith Laboratories, leading the company through its sale to Sawai Pharmaceuticals in 2017. He holds a BA in Business and an MBA in Venture Management from the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Inspired by his family, Mark is dedicated to discovering and developing solutions that empower people on their Personal Path to Awesome.

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Tim Wicks

ADVISORY BOARD CHAIRMAN

Tim has a distinguished career spanning nearly 20 years at UnitedHealth Group, where he held executive leadership roles, including CFO of Optum, CEO of OptumRx, and executive oversight of Optum Financial, the largest healthcare-focused bank in the U.S. He also served as a board member for Optum360, Optum’s joint venture in revenue cycle management. Prior to UnitedHealth Group, Jim held leadership positions at Yellow Corp, Dell Technologies, Bain & Company, and Northwest Airlines, and co-founded a registered investment advisory firm. He has served on the boards of public companies like Precision Castparts Corp and Aerojet Rocketdyne, contributing as an SEC financial expert. Jim earned a BA in Economics, with honors, from the University of Chicago and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He is actively involved in supporting the growth of private companies.

Advis Brd Dev Warren

Dev Warren

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Dev is the CEO and Co-founder of Ascendant Advisory Group (AAG), a top M&A and consulting firm specializing in the outdoor, firearms, healthcare, and defense sectors, with offices in Whitefish, MT, and Los Angeles, CA. With more than 20 years of experience in private equity, venture capital, and entrepreneurship, Dev has started, grown, exited, invested in, and advised numerous businesses, consistently exceeding industry and investor expectations. His leadership focuses on building strong workplace cultures, customer-centric strategies, and expedited, informed decision-making. Dev’s expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and culture integration has driven the successful expansion of holding companies under unified leadership teams. Prior to founding AAG, he held leadership roles at Anderson ZurMuehlen, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana, and M7/Imperium/VISI/Fairchild. A Texas Tech University graduate, Dev is also a dynamic speaker and coach. He lives in Whitefish, Montana, with his wife, Megan, and their three sons, and actively supports wounded veterans and outdoor-focused causes.

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Paul Jenkins

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Paul Jenkins is the President and Founder of Bancroft Architects + Engineers, a leading firm specializing in the design of hospitals, laboratories, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities. Bancroft has delivered over 10 million square feet of health care space for the Department of Veteran Affairs and completed international projects, including a bio-safety lab for the World Health Organization in Outer Mongolia and an advanced mobile medical center for the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. A serial entrepreneur and innovator, Paul earned his first patent in the aviation industry shortly after graduating from the Naval Academy and recently patented a pathogen eradication system for facilities with exacting environmental standards. He holds an engineering degree from Annapolis, an advanced degree from the University of Chicago, and is preparing for his doctoral defense in Biomedical Engineering at Colorado State University. Paul has also held leadership roles, including Vice Chairman of the International Ports Authority and Director of the Chicago Police Department.

Advis Brd Richard Lungen

Richard Lungen

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

Richard is a Managing Member of Leverage Health and is an enthusiastic and tireless proponent of driving transformative growth in an ever-changing marketplace. He founded Leverage Health in 2007 to deliver best-practice solutions from leading service companies to health care stakeholders. Richard co-founded HC9 Ventures in 2021 and serves as a General Partner. As the healthcare industry’s only venture catalyst, Leverage Health has experienced year after year growth in sales, and expansion of its notable client list and innovative portfolio company relationships. The firm has developed an exceptional team of expert industry professionals that bring unique perspectives and insights to health care’s most challenging problems. Richard’s tactical and leadership roles have allowed him to develop deep experience and tenured market knowledge related to health care payer sales and strategies. This knowledge and firsthand experience drives Leverage Health to provide health care payers with solutions that optimize efficiencies and generate revenue. Prior to Leverage Health, Richard held leadership positions with HealthPlan Services, MedAvant Healthcare Solutions (previously ProxyMed, PILL: NASDAQ), PlanVista Solutions, National Preferred Provider Network (NPPN), and Medical Administrators.

Advis Brd Mike Lingle

Mike Lingle

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBER

As a founding member of Wasson Enterprise, Mike has been integral to the company’s success, wearing many hats over the years. In his role as Chief Strategy Officer, he develops investment and partnering strategies with a focus on long-term sustainability. His expertise in partnership management, process optimization, and strategic implementation allows him to identify high-potential opportunities and build successful relationships. He’s played a key role in the success of portfolio companies like Innventure, where he serves as a trusted advisor and board member, and PureCycle Technologies, where he supported the optimization and automation of their revolutionary plastic recycling processes. He also co-founded Eta Vision, a hardware and software company focused on data center automation and optimization. A Purdue University graduate with a degree in Accounting, Mike has held roles at Amazon, Teespring, and Purdue’s PRIME Lab. His background spans supply chain, customer service operations, and technology, reflecting his passion for innovation.

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