BrightSpring CEO Change: Accra Names New Leader
- Several companies in the home care industry have announced key executive changes.These shifts impact organizations providing a range of services,from hospice care to home health and support...
- Michael McMaude stepped down as president of hospice services at BrightSpring Health Services, based in Louisville, Ky., and CEO of its subsidiary, Abode Healthcare.
- Accra, a Minnesota-based provider of home care services for individuals with disabilities and older adults, has appointed Colin Raymond as its new CEO.
Major shifts are reshaping the home care industry across the US, with several key executive appointments announced. Michael McMaude’s departure from brightspring marks a significant change,opening the door for Accra to name Colin Raymond as its new CEO. These changes reflect a dynamic period for the home care sector, encompassing hospice care and home health services. AccentCare welcomes Marc Bonora as chief legal officer, while SimiTree appoints Ellen Purdy as CFO. This flurry of activity shows that leadership is evolving to meet the demands of a rapidly changing industry. News Directory 3 provides comprehensive coverage of these important developments. Discover what’s next for these companies and their impact on the future of home care.
Executive Shifts in the Home Care Industry Across the US
Updated June 21,2025
Several companies in the home care industry have announced key executive changes.These shifts impact organizations providing a range of services,from hospice care to home health and support for older adults. Here’s a rundown of the latest leadership updates.
Michael McMaude stepped down as president of hospice services at BrightSpring Health Services, based in Louisville, Ky., and CEO of its subsidiary, Abode Healthcare. While his resignation was effective promptly,McMaude will remain with BrightSpring as a consultant. BrightSpring offers pharmacy and home care services. Abode Healthcare provides home-based primary care and operates skilled nursing facilities.
Accra, a Minnesota-based provider of home care services for individuals with disabilities and older adults, has appointed Colin Raymond as its new CEO. Raymond, formerly a regional vice president at U.S. renal Care, succeeds John Dahm, who will transition to executive chairman after serving as CEO sence 2011.
“I am eager to begin my role as CEO at Accra, an organization that has already contributed so much to so many in our communities,” Raymond said. “I look forward to working alongside Accra’s executive leadership team to enhance personalized care for minnesotans at home. I want to thank John for his warm welcome and the entire senior leadership team for their commitment to co-create the next chapter in accra’s already stellar history.”
AccentCare, a Dallas-based home-based care provider, has named Marc Bonora as its new chief legal officer.AccentCare offers in-home care, home health, palliative care, and hospice services across 32 states and Washington. Bonora will oversee legal operations and government relations. He previously served as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer for Ingenovis Health.
SimiTree, a services and software company focused on home health, hospice, and behavioral health providers, has appointed Ellen purdy as its new chief financial officer.Purdy will manage SimiTree’s financial operations, including strategic planning and investor relations. She previously served as CFO for Red Nucleus.
“I’m excited to join simitree at such a dynamic time for the company and the broader behavioral health and home care industries,” purdy said. “The company’s mission to improve outcomes for some of our