
Christopher Zanke
(MS, PT, COMT, COO)
Chris is a seasoned operations leader with over 25 years of experience in delivering operational excellence and business value for a Fortune 500 healthcare company and a Private Equity portfolio company. With extensive knowledge and a robust network in local markets and payor communities, he excels in labor management, KPI deliverables, staff retention, patient satisfaction, and employee engagement, always prioritizing safety.
Known for a collaborative work style and industry leadership, Chris leverages best practices to increase revenues, efficiencies, and cost savings. He is a dynamic leader and presenter, engaging multiple shareholders effectively. Chris has a proven track record of financial success, managing over 150 outpatient physical therapy clinics across multiple states, overseeing more than $125 million in revenue with 15-28% average margins. He has managed a workforce of 900 employees with an SWB budget exceeding $40 million, consistently achieving an employee retention rate above 85%.
Chris has successfully led business development and growth initiatives, launching over 20 new clinics and multiple joint ventures. He facilitated community outreach and direct-to-consumer initiatives, resulting in over 50% new customer acquisition. Through creative implementation of clinical specialty programs, he maintains the highest safety standards and patient satisfaction rates above 96%.
