Chrissie Hamilton

Chrissie Hamilton, Manager, joined KCG in Fall 2018. Her experience and interests align with engagements that drive operational or financial efficiencies and improvements. Notable projects include: the development of strategic and operational plans for 15 service lines within an academic health system and, subsequently, the creation of a robust accountability process to measure progress and drive alignment across the institution, the organizational redesign of a health system and a number of functional areas to support health system expansion, and the establishment of a formal recruitment forecasting process to more proactively identify and secure strategic hires for a growing academic health system.

Prior to KCG, Hamilton spent six years in commercial banking at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the Washington, DC area. As a Portfolio Management Officer, she was responsible for underwriting credit requests for a portfolio exceeding $900 million in loan commitments to 20+ public and private clients across various industries. Collaborating with her team, Hamilton worked with clients to understand their credit needs and deliver solutions to help meet their business goals.

Hamilton earned an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia and a BS in Business Administration from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Ryan Bertram

Ryan Bertram is a Director with Knowledge Capital Group [KCG] and Practice Leader, Healthcare Strategy. Over the past 17 years as a management consultant, Bertram has been privileged to serve dozens of leading academic medical centers, community health systems, investor-backed physician platforms, growth-oriented digital health companies, and private equity firms across the country as they navigate the changing healthcare environment. He has led engagements across strategic planning, digital transformation, care model innovation, organizational alignment, mergers and acquisitions, go-to-market and commercialization strategy, and value-based care.

Notable recent engagements include business planning, implementation, and optimization of multiple hospital-at-home programs; strategic diligence for buy-side PE-firms pursuing investments in value-based primary care platforms, multi-specialty physician groups, and behavioral health companies; business planning and launch of a population health management company; go-to-market planning for patient engagement solutions, care-at-home technology platforms, and healthcare services organizations; development of a virtual-first primary care model and digital access strategy for a leading midwestern academic health system (AHS); enterprise strategic planning for a premier AHS with an emphasis on the differentiating role of digital health and innovation; and strategic evaluation of a proposed combination of an AHS, regional community system, and national integrated delivery network.

Before joining KCG, Bertram was a Partner at Chartis, a leading healthcare management consulting firm, serving in a leadership role within the Digital and Technology Transformation line of business. Earlier in his career he worked at ZS Associates, where he supported sales force compensation design, operations and decision-support for the pharmaceutical industry. Additionally, Bertram has experience in qualitative and quantitative market research in the biotechnology and medical device sectors.

Bertram received his Master of Business Administration with honors from University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business. He also holds both a Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University.

Anthony Powell

Anthony [Tony] Powell, Managing Director, oversees the firm’s strategic growth and client delivery functions. With over 30 years of experience as a Senior Strategy and Operations Executive, Powell partners with hospital and health system leaders to enhance performance through his expertise in strategy and organizational transformation efforts. Notable projects include: the design, development, and implementation of a state-wide, multi-hospital health system; the alignment and integration of a nationally recognized medical university’s hospital, faculty practice plan, and college of medicine; the alignment of a multi-hospital community system’s ambulatory network and clinical delivery capabilities; and the development of an AMC/Community Hospital affiliation and acquisition strategy.

Prior to joining KCG, Powell was a member of the executive team at Blackbaud [BLKB], a $4.4B publicly traded technology-solutions company serving the global nonprofit market, where he oversaw global professional services and enterprise sales. During his tenure, his divisions consistently grew at a CAGR of 40% with the company tripling in size. Preceding Blackbaud, Powell spent nearly a decade leading regional and national nonprofits’ development functions – his last role being at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC.

Powell’s leadership at KCG has received national recognition. KCG has been included in Inc. Magazine’s ‘Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies’ and has been featured in Consulting Magazine as both a ‘Firm to Watch’ and a ‘Fastest Growing Firm.’ In addition to his accomplishments at the firm, Powell also serves as an Associate in the Department of Health Policy and Management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Powell earned a BA in Economics and English from Allegheny College.

Brittany Hall

Brittany Hall, Practice Leader – Service Delivery, joined KCG in October of 2023 and is accountable for client success, customer value creation for the firm, and firm operations. With over 12 years of experience in operations and management consulting, Hall partners with clients to improve performance and streamline efficiencies utilizing her expertise in operational excellence, process improvement, and performance management. Notable projects include: the design, development, and implementation of a central physician onboarding tool and process for a large, complex hospital system; the alignment, integration, and implementation of a centralized Medical Staff Services office across a multi-faceted, matrixed hospital system; and the development and implementation of a go forward product strategy for a healthcare software provider to ensure sustained market competitiveness.

Prior to joining KCG, Hall spent five years in management consulting at McKinsey & Company in the Implementation and Operations practices, where she led multifaceted teams and partnered with clients across industries to solve complex business challenges, focusing on transformations, organizational health & design, performance optimization, and client coaching. Notable projects included the development and implementation of multi-million-dollar operational transformations, organizational restructuring optimization, and the design and delivery of a global leadership capability building program. Hall regularly facilitated internal and client training and served as the global lead for one of McKinsey’s operations capability building products. Prior to consulting, Hall held roles in program management and engineering at GE Power.

Hall received an MBA, MS in Biomedical Engineering, and BS in Microbiology from Clemson University.

David Jablonowski

David Jablonowski, Senior Consultant, joined KCG in April 2022. In his role, he leads projects and supports the team in delivering strategic and operational optimization initiatives. With extensive experience in leading complex operational teams, Jablonowski has a proven track record of partnering with healthcare providers to achieve impactful industry results.

Since joining KCG, Jablonowski has spearheaded strategic initiatives and delivered measurable outcomes across several projects. Over the past year, he has enhanced critical aspects of a client’s Epic Community Connect program, focusing on customer engagement and success. He has also driven service line accountability and development by collaborating with key leadership. His commitment to aligning project goals with client objectives, identifying areas for improvement, and fostering long-term sustainability ensures lasting value in his work.

Prior to his tenure at KCG, Jablonowski held various positions in physician practice management and healthcare operations. His previous roles include Administrative Fellow and Director of Operations at UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA; Division Administrator for the MUSC Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences; and Practice Administrator for a large, independent rheumatology group in Charleston, SC. Jablonowski has demonstrated expertise in optimizing team structures to enhance collaboration and efficiency, leveraging market and clinical data to drive strategic decisions, and improving organizational performance. Notably, he successfully planned, launched, and managed an integrated outpatient center, enhancing operational processes and elevating the patient experience.

Jablonowski earned an MHA from the Medical University of South Carolina and a BS in Health Policy and Administration from The Pennsylvania State University.

Misty Antonacci

Misty Antonacci, Consultant, joined the KCG team in Fall 2018. Her experience and interests align with engagements that involve the management and analysis of data. Notable projects include: the standardization of the provider recruitment workflow for a community health network and the creation of a physician onboarding management tool for an academic medical center. In her role, Antonacci also supports internal firm operations and finances.

Antonacci joined KCG though an internship during her senior year at the College of Charleston. She earned a degree in Mathematics with a focus in Actuarial Studies. She also completed a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies, and conducted research on women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She graduated magna cum laude from the Honors College at the College of Charleston in May of 2019 and joined KCG full time shortly after.

Katie Wagner

Katie Wagner joined KCG as a Consultant in August 2022, supporting the consulting team on various strategy and performance projects, including overseeing large-scale healthcare initiatives. At KCG, she led the build, operationalization, and activation of a $100 million Behavioral Health hospital. During the facility’s proposal phase, she conducted market analyses to assess and validate the demand for services in the region. Wagner also established a joint governance and decision-making structure to strengthen partnerships among community entities involved in the hospital’s development, with a focus on metrics and performance tracking to ensure the facility’s longevity, mission, and accessibility.

Prior to joining KCG, Wagner served as Associate Administrator at HCA Healthcare’s Trident Medical Center, where she led multiple departments and drove operational optimization projects. She collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to achieve care delivery goals, improve quality metrics, and streamline processes to enhance employee engagement and manage costs.

Wagner holds both an MHA and a BA from the University of Florida. She enjoys the outdoors and hiking with her pup, Romeo as well as exploring Charleston’s restaurant scene with her husband, Matthew.

Matthew Burt

Matthew [Matt] Burt, Consultant, joined KCG in March of 2024. His passion aligns with initiatives that leverage technology-based solutions to solve complex operational and care delivery issues our clients face. Notable engagements include: Facilitated service delivery and issue resolution for tech-based service agreements between health systems; Primary contributor in the build of a web-based Tool that streamlines the new hire onboarding process at a major health system.

Prior to working at KCG, Burt spent 4.5 years in management and technology consulting at Accenture in the Data and AI practice group. During his time at Accenture, he was a primary contributor on analytics strategy and delivery workstreams for mid to large market health payer systems across the country. Notable engagements included an enterprise data strategy and cloud platform proposal, a technology and analytics process enablement framework, and the development of a suite of business intelligence products to serve operational performance improvement efforts. Burt regularly facilitated internal employee engagement and philanthropic efforts, serving as the Charlotte area coordinator for a nationwide housing insecurity fundraiser.

Burt received an M.Eng. and B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Clemson University. He enjoys spending his free time cycling, running, scuba diving, and doing anything that gets him outdoors.

Cindy Pearcy

Cindy Pearcy, Principal, provides leadership and insight for firm engagements. She is passionate about helping clients design and implement strategy and coaching others to succeed.  She has over 20 years of experience in management consulting with a focus on implementing strategic planning, implementing transformational change, governance structure design, and program and project management.

Prior to supporting KCG, Pearcy was a Senior Manager in Deloitte Consulting’s federal healthcare practice where she led a portfolio of projects including transformational change in medical supply chain, executive coaching for VA hospitals, and program management and accountability for major government restructuring programs.  She regularly coached at Deloitte University’s training programs.  She honed her skills in group facilitation, mentored diverse teams and is known for bringing order to chaos and leading drama-free projects.

Pearcy has been a professional consultant for over 20 years supporting the Veterans Health Administration, US Army Medical Command, USAF Air Education and Training Command, organizations at Brooks City Base, and both the 1995 and 2005 rounds of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC).  Prior to entering consulting, Ms. Pearcy taught graduate level courses in finance and budgeting and worked in corporate accounting and finance for General Electric and its subsidiaries.

Pearcy holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Furman University, an MBA from Boston University, and certifications from GE’s Financial Management Program certification (FMP) and the Project Management Institute (PMP).

Lauren Ollis

Lauren Ollis, Senior Analyst, joined the KCG team in the fall of 2020. In her role, Ollis supports the team on a variety of strategic and operational engagements, including the continued strategic accountability and performance tracking for multiple health system service lines and the implementation and operationalization of a $100M Behavioral Health hospital. Ollis additionally aids internal operations across the firm.

Ollis joined KCG as an intern while studying at the College of Charleston, where she earned a B.S. in International Business and minors in Marketing and Italian Studies in May 2022. She additionally graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College at the College of Charleston and joined the KCG team full time shortly after.

Jeremy Johnson

Jeremy Johnson, Analyst, joined the KCG team in Summer 2024. In his role, Johnson supports the team on a variety of strategy and operational engagements, including the continued development and support of a health system’s provider onboarding tool, in addition to assisting internal firm operations.

Johnson earned his MS in Quantitative Management: Business Analytics from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. Prior to that, he earned his BS in Financial Economics and Data Science & Statistics from the University of Lynchburg, where he was also a member of the Men’s Lacrosse Team, the University Endowment Fund, and other student programs.

Alexis Nuzzo

Alexis Nuzzo, Analyst, joined the KCG team in June 2024. In her role at KCG, Nuzzo supports the team on a variety of projects by assisting in the development of deliverables, coordinating client communications, and contributing to internal firm operations.

Prior to joining KCG, Nuzzo worked as a program coordinator for the Medical University of South Carolina’s [MUSC] Hollings Cancer Center. In this role she provided administrative and organizational support on projects, with a focus on project planning and streamlining daily research activities. Prior to MUSC, Nuzzo worked for the United States Department of Agriculture [USDA] where she performed research and data analysis to provide insights to key stakeholders.

Nuzzo earned her MPH in Infectious Diseases and a BS in Animal Science from Virginia Tech. During her studies, she worked on a variety of community-based projects focused on data analysis, strategic planning, and stakeholder engagement.

Peter Zwerner, MD

Dr. Peter Zwerner is a Professor of Medicine and the Chief Medical Officer of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) physician practice, as well as the Co-Chief Medical Officer of MUSC Integrated Health System. He is a member of the Executive Leadership Team of MUSC Health and has held various leadership positions with MUSC. He is committed to developing patient centric care systems and improving clinical efficiencies in both the inpatient and ambulatory settings. He is focused on health system growth and major strategic initiatives that create partnerships and innovative solutions to meet patient and health system needs.

Improving health care on a global level has been a passion for Dr. Zwerner. He has led an MUSC Global Health initiative that has worked with the Tanzanian government to develop a comprehensive cardiac center of excellence at the Tanzanian National Hospital in Dar es Salaam. This capacity building work led to the first invasive cardiac catheterization performed in the country and has evolved into a sustainable clinical program that is delivering state of the art care to the citizens of East Africa.

Dr. Zwerner graduated from the George Washington University Medical School and completed his residency and fellowship at the University of Massachusetts Medical Center. Prior to his appointment at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Zwerner was CEO of a large Multispecialty Group and developed a Management Service Organization which was involved in global risk contracting.

Cheryl Petersilge, MD, MBA

Cheryl Petersilge is Founder and CEO of Vidagos Advisors, an enterprise imaging strategy firm. A respected physician, imaging leader and innovative engineer, Dr. Petersilge provides extensive expertise as a pioneer in enterprise imaging with deep knowledge in healthcare informatics. She started Vidagos in 2019 to share her unique combination of expertise and experience to healthcare institutions in need of sophisticated enterprise imaging systems that meet increasingly demanding industry standards.

As an internationally known radiologist and highly regarded physician leader at the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Petersilge held numerous Chair and Medical Director positions in radiology and information technology.  As informatics became increasingly important in healthcare, Dr. Petersilge was at the forefront of the movement to design best practices and establish the cutting-edge systems that informed the Clinic’s rise to global leadership in enterprising imaging.

In addition, Dr. Petersilge has held academic appointments at Case Western Reserve University / University Hospitals of Cleveland and the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine at Case Western Reserve University. She has held numerous medical staff appointments at Northeast Ohio hospitals, and is widely sought as a subject matter expert, speaker, and writer with 27 peer-reviewed articles, 15 invited articles, and more than 100 book chapters published.

Dr. Petersilge is recognized among the top professionals in her field, having been selected as one of three U.S. representatives on the HIMSS International Center for Excellence for development of the Digital Imaging Adoption Model (DIAM). She is the past president of the Society of Skeletal Radiology and provides leadership for numerous professional organizations and advisory boards.

She earned her M.D. from the Ohio State University College of Medicine and received a B.S. in chemical engineering from Purdue University. She holds an M.B.A. from the University of Massachusetts.

Dan Handel, MD

Dr. Handel is Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Central Area of Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC. Prior to Atrium, Dr. Handel served as the Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Indiana University Health’s South Central Region and an adjunct clinical professor of emergency medicine in the Indiana University School of Medicine.  In his role, he was responsible for overseeing patient logistics, case management, quality and safety, credentialing, and the Southern Indiana Physicians medical group for an 11-country region. Additional roles have included Chief Medical Officer at the Medical University of South Carolina and Vice Chair for Clinical Affairs in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Oregon Health & Sciences University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Handel was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received his doctor of medicine degree from Northwestern University along with a Master’s in Public Health.  In June 2014, he completed his Healthcare MBA from OHSU, where he also served on the faculty of the Division of Management teaching process improvement and value streams. He has a Lean Six Sigma black belt certification and holds advanced degrees in public health, aeronautics and business. He lectures nationally on process improvement and improving patient flow.  He is a Certified Physician Executive and Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians and American College of Healthcare Executives.

Michele Sancricca

Michele Sancricca has extensive experience in delivering complex business transformation projects in both private and public companies. Previously, Sancricca held senior roles as the Head of Supply Chain Solutions at Amazon, Global Head of Technology at Amazon Web Services, and Director of MSC. Sancricca enhanced organization and client profitability through the improvement of existing processes and the adoption of cutting-edge digital technologies.

Sancricca is a retired Italian Naval Officer and earned his MS in Political Science from the Italian Naval Academy, MBA from Middlesex University of London, and has a black belt Six Sigma Master Certificate. Sancricca is also the co-author of multiple supply chain optimization publications and patents.

A fitness and sailing enthusiast originally from Tuscany, Sancricca now calls Charleston home, where he enjoys spending his free time with his beloved wife and his two children.

Sadie

Sadie received her Master of Bark-istry with a focus in Tail Wagging from Labrador University. A valued member of the KCG team, Sadie plays a vital role in keeping KCG’s work environment a ‘pawsitive place.’ Her hobbies include long walks in the park, sniffing, and sailing with her family.