Meet Our Team
JEFF FREEDMAN
Executive Chairman
Fortunate to have been in healthcare nearly his entire career, Jeff has over 20 years’ experience in various segments of post-acute healthcare, including mergers and acquisitions, sales, operations, finance and business development. Prior to founding Etairos Health, Jeff co-founded and was CEO of Salveo Specialty Pharmacy, a multi-regional specialty pharmacy company that eventually sold to Catamaran Corporation and became a unit of United Healthcare. Prior to that, Jeff held progressively senior positions at Amerita (home infusion therapy) and publicly traded RT-DME companies Rotech Healthcare, Apria Healthcare, and Lincare. Jeff is a native of Tampa, Florida and graduated from Duke University and Northwestern University School of Law.
RICHARD BUTLER
Chief Executive Officer
Richard has 28 years in various segments of post-acute healthcare including mergers and acquisitions, sales, corporate compliance and operations. Prior to joining Etairos Health, Richard held management positions with Palmetto GBA, Lincare, Apria Healthcare and OneTouch Direct. Richard’s focus is day to day operations of all aspects of the company, from implementing best practices and optimizing operational processes, to clinical compliance and managing operational metrics. Richard grew up in Columbia, SC and graduated from The University of South Carolina.
ROSANA BARZEY
Director of Clinical Services
Rosana Barzey serves as the Director of Clinical Services at Etairos Health, Inc. bringing over 23 years of extensive experience in private duty home health care. As a seasoned Registered Nurse, with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing form Grand Canyon University, Rosana is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and leading her team with compassion and expertise.
Rosana’s career is marked by her commitment to enhancing the quality of life of her patients through personalized and attentive home health services. Her role involves overseeing clinical operations, ensuring compliance with healthcare standards, and continuously improving service and delivery to meet the diverse need of patients. Beyond her professional achievements, Rosana is an avid reader and enjoys the convenience and variety offered by audio books. She cherishes her vacation time which allows her to explore new places and unwind.
SCOTT GEORGE
VP of Operations
Scott has over 15 years of leadership in customer service, contact center, marketing and healthcare. Prior to joining Etairos, Scott held management positions with Hobby Lobby, Run Fit Sports and OneTouch Direct. Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, Scott received his degree from Georgia College and State University.
LEAH FOLK
Director of Training and Development
Leah started with Etairos’ Utopia Home Care division in 2009 and has held several positions in billing, office administration and operations. Leah started in Connecticut with Utopia Florida’s predecessor company and re-located to Florida in 2013, opening locations in Orlando and Sarasota for Utopia. Leah graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor of Arts in English.
MARISOL ROSS
Director of Patient Care Coordination
Marisol has 19 years of leadership in sales, customer service, contact center and recruiting. Prior to joining Etairos, Marisol was with OneTouch Direct for 19 years and held several management positions with including the Director of Recruiting and Culture. Marisol grew up in Miami, Florida.
JULIE NEISINGER
Human Resources Manager
Julie has 12 years of experience in Human Resources and 8 years of experience in Records and Retention. Prior to joining Etairos Health she worked for One Touch Direct, the State or Washington, and the State of Florida. She is originally from Seattle, Washington.
JACOB STARNES
Director of Recruiting
With a background in Business Operations, Jacob Starnes brings his experience in creating efficient business processes, data analytics and a proactive management style to the Etairos team. Serving first as a regional account manager at Etairos, he now oversees recruitment strategy to ensure that we draw the top caregivers for our patients. Jacob stays in tune with industry trends while remaining innovative in his approach to manage the recruitment team. Jacob has a BA in Business Management from Florida Gulf Coast University and is a Tampa Bay Native
GUSTAVO DAVILA
IT Director
Gustavo has over 15 years of experience in Healthcare IT. During this time he has been involved in everything from tech support to transitioning to electronic health records and helping clinical staff implement new technologies to better serve their patients. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Gustavo moved to south Florida as a young man and now holds a Bachelors degree in Information Technology and several IT certifications.