BEAR, DE, June 14, 2010 – AdvoServ Inc., a leading operator of residential group homes and related education programs for the treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe behavioral challenges, today announced that it has named John Stupak Chief Operating Officer and Brett J. McIntyre Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Stupak and Mr. McIntyre join AdvoServ’s Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Judith Favell, and Chief Program Officer, Mr. Robert Bacon, completing appointments to the company’s senior executive team.

 

AdvoServ recently received a significant capital investment from GI Partners, a leading trans-Atlantic private equity firm, to help lead the future growth of this private specialist healthcare services provider.

 

During its 40-year history, AdvoServ has established a strong reputation within the specialist behavioral healthcare sector and is highly regarded for its state-of-the-art behavioral treatment techniques which use advanced data analysis and highly individualized programs. 

 

            “Both John Stupak and Brett McIntyre are leaders in our industry in addition to their respective areas of expertise and we are very pleased that they have joined AdvoServ,” said Dr. Judith Favell. “John is an experienced business development executive whose talents are complemented by Brett’s financial and functional skills. Their combined expertise in enhancing and growing behavioral healthcare organizations will help us further develop the company to better address emerging client requirements.”

 

Mr. Stupak has 25 years of experience with human services organizations and has successfully managed the multi-state growth of those companies while also managing quality enhancement initiatives. Most recently, Mr. Stupak served as President of Sequel/TSI Holdings, a provider of specialty behavioral health treatment for adolescents. He was VP of NHS Human Services, where he began his career in 1984, and also served in senior management positions with Grant Thornton and the Mentor Network. He is a graduate of Temple University and also received his M.S.W. from that school.

 

Mr. McIntyre is experienced in developing highly functional finance teams capable of supporting refined growth strategies that align well with market opportunities and functional excellence. He most recently was Chief Financial Officer of Universal Health Care Group, Inc. and held the same position prior to that with APS Healthcare, Inc. He has also held management positions with Humana Inc. and TALX Corporation. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and received his M.B.A. from Columbia University School of Business.

 

 Howard Park, Managing Director of GI Partners, said, “The appointments of John and Brett are another key milestone in the ongoing development of AdvoServ. Their in-depth knowledge of the healthcare services sector combined with a keen ability to transform and grow companies will be invaluable as they work with Judy and the rest of the AdvoServ team to continue to expand AdvoServ’s programs.”

 

            AdvoServ, Inc. is a leading operator of residential group homes and related education programs for the treatment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and severe behavioral challenges. Caring for its residents for 40 years, the company currently operates programs in Delaware, Florida and New Jersey. For more information, please visit www.advoserv.com.