
Your Life’s Work. Our Sole Focus.
Operative Partners will acquire one exceptional healthcare company, honoring your legacy with long-term stewardship and operational excellence.
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Your Legacy is Our Foundation.
Preserve Your Legacy
We honor the company you built, protect your brand, and ensure a stable future for your team and patients — prioritizing continuity and a people-first transition without disruptive integrations.
With a Dedicated Successor
A dedicated successor who keeps your name, culture, and mission at the center — our founder steps in as a hands-on leader, running the company day to day with full attention.
In A Fair & Efficient Process
Simple, confidential, and transparent — from first call through close.

Trusted Advisors & Capital Partners
Tessa Denning, Director
Partners with entrepreneurs buying and building enduring companies; active advisor to search-backed operators.
Aaron Perrine, Managing Director
Engaged across healthcare; helps operators evaluate opportunities and risks, including platforms like Ennoble Care.
Michael Aubrey, Partner
Former CEO/operator (Mission Veterinary Partners, StatLab); board roles include Delasco, Together Women’s Health, Therapy Partners Group.
Sandy Paige, Investor / Operator
Former CEO of Explora BioLabs (acquired by Charles River Laboratories). Seasoned operator and investor with a track record of building and scaling healthcare companies.
Cameron Perkins, Principal
20+ years as provider/executive; co-founded FastMed Urgent Care; coaches and serves on boards across multi-site healthcare services.
Chris Hendriksen, Partner
Former search CEO; led VRI through a decade of growth (~10× revenue, ~25× equity value). Practical scale and leadership perspective.
Lacey Wismer, Founder
Founder of Hunter Search Capital. Backs entrepreneurs buying and operating enduring companies across healthcare and adjacent sectors (multi-unit, med spas, distribution, HC software).
Kyle Coots, Managing Director
Healthcare-focused investor; platforms include Ennoble Care, Apollo Behavior, Gastro Centers of Maryland.
Max Artz, Partner
Partner at Peterson Partners; supports founder-led businesses and operators with capital and strategic guidance.
Will Wright, Partner
Former CEO of Peerless Events & Tents (sold 2023). Now invests in and supports searchers across industries.