Kathryn Ringer (Tate)

Kathryn "Tate" Ringer's work experience includes various executive roles and leadership positions in different industries.

From 2019 to the present, Ringer served as the Chief Strategy Officer at Metrocare Services, the largest provider of behavioral health services in North Texas. In this role, they were responsible for strategic marketing, innovation, business development, donor and brand management, change management, and special projects.

Prior to their role at Metrocare Services, Ringer owned their own company called Equipany starting in 2017.

From 2016 to 2019, they worked as the Chief Operating Officer for 501ops, a boot-strap start-up SaaS technology and consulting company. Kathryn "Tate" led and directed operations, client services, and business development, providing software-as-a-service data management and reporting as well as consulting for nonprofits and government clients.

In 2016, Ringer was the General Manager for the Texas market at Honor, a Series B funded start-up technology/healthcare company. Kathryn "Tate" was responsible for launching the Texas market and executing all aspects of the business, from marketing and sales to hiring and contracting.

From 2010 to 2016, Ringer served as the CEO of LaunchAbility, overseeing the fourth-largest pediatric home health ECI program in Texas and a premiere 50-year-old adult disability hiring and diversity program. Kathryn "Tate" had P&L responsibility for nearly $10M and over 120 employees.

In 2010, Ringer completed a graduate internship at Tenet Healthcare, where they evaluated the impact of conflict management within the organization and developed recommendations for improvement.

Throughout their career, Ringer has also worked as a strategy, training, and team development consultant for InsightStrategy, LLC, and as a consultant for CoreClarity, Inc. Kathryn "Tate" has worked with a variety of clients, ranging from small start-ups and non-profits to Fortune 100 executive teams.

Ringer's earliest work experience was at PaineWebber, where they worked as an investment advisor and analyst from 1992 to 1996.

Additionally, Ringer co-founded and directed the United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation from 1996 to 2002. Kathryn "Tate" managed the organization's international symposium and co-developed the first professorship in mitochondrial research in the nation.

Overall, Ringer has a diverse background in leadership, strategy, and business development across multiple industries, with a focus on healthcare, technology, and nonprofit sectors.

Kathryn "Tate" Ringer's education history shows that they attended the Stanford University Graduate School of Business in 2021. However, no specific degree or field of study is provided for this period.

Prior to that, they pursued a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Conflict Management with a focus on Organizational Management at Southern Methodist University from 2009 to 2011.

In their undergraduate studies, Kathryn obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from the University of Oklahoma between 1985 and 1989. Kathryn "Tate"'sfield of study during this time was Liberal Arts with a specialization in Art History.

Aside from their formal education, Kathryn has also acquired certifications. In 2011, they completed Sandler Sales Training at Acuity. Additionally, they hold a Mediator certification from the State of Texas, although the specific year of achievement is not provided.