Mr. Grissler has extensive governance, executive, industry and professional experience. In addition to serving as a director on corporate and not-for-profit boards, he has more than a 25 year career as CEO of industry leading, highly regulated companies located primarily in Washington D.C. and in the greater New York City metro area.
With significant experience in the areas of Strategic Planning, Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Turnarounds and Executive Compensation, Mr. Grissler also combines a unique blend of both strategic and operational skills, experience and knowledge. Mr. Grissler has an extensive network of business and professional connections and access to key leaders and leading organizations throughout the United States, as well as on Wall Street, in government and the not-for-profit sector.
Mr. Grissler’s special area of knowledge and expertise is in the healthcare industry. Having served as a healthcare CEO, his extensive understanding of healthcare policy, healthcare economics, delivery systems, patients, providers (physicians) and market dynamics is increasingly valuable. Recognized nationally for leadership excellence, Mr. Grissler is a trusted, highly respected and sought after advisor to business, government, political, professional and community leaders. He has been recognized as the New York City Metro Area Entrepreneur of the Year, awarded by Ernst and Young.
Mr. Grissler has a MBA from Wagner College and a BA from Rutgers University. He and his wife, Patty, live in Stowe, VT and are parents of three grown children.