Dr. David G. Hans

Dr. David G. Hans is an accomplished healthcare executive with extensive experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment. Currently serving as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Clinical & Compliance Officer at American Addiction Centers, Dr. Hans oversees clinical operations and compliance for a large multi-state organization. Previous leadership roles include CEO of Haven Behavioral Hospital of Albuquerque, where critical life-saving mental health services were provided, and CEO of Acadia Healthcare's Life Healing Center, recognized for its comprehensive inpatient treatment programs. Dr. Hans has also founded Authentic Life Designs, directed operations at AppleGate Health Services and Gateway Foundation, and managed multi-site operations at Aspen Education Group. Holding a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Bucknell University, Dr. Hans combines clinical expertise with strategic leadership in the healthcare sector.