Thomas Aardahl
Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director at Recovery Council of Southeast Texas
Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director at Recovery Council of Southeast Texas
My experience and education has allowed me to develop strengths in leading change, inspiring quality, and monitoring compliance with governmental laws and regulations while maximizing the bottom line.  

My position allows me to have an overview of all facets of our organization including financial, operational, and strategic.  Because of this, I find interest in all stages of the healthcare delivery system and enjoy working to improve patient outcomes and financial performance.

Specialties: Grant Writing, Multiple Service Delivery Project Management, Medical/Behavioral Integration, Strategic Planning, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Compliance, and Statistical Modeling.
Recovery Council of Southeast Texas
https://www.linkedin.com/company/recoverycouncilofsetx
Leading Substance Use Disorder treatment in both residential and outpatient settings throughout Southeast Texas
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Chief Executive Officer / Executive Director
ResCare
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Led the East Texas, IDD, 24/7 residential services for ResCare/BrightSpring Inc. by administering day-to-day operations , human resources and staff development, business development, and fiscal oversight for operations with over 200 staff and 25 site locations

• Developed innovative care-models that lead to better outcomes for patients
Results: Invested in growing quality day-programs by aligning staff and resources to create an engaging and dynamic experience for patients

• Promoted fiscal efficiency and profitability through daily monitoring and control of revenue and expense reports
Results: Significantly increased EBITDA over previous 3 month trend through controlling staffing over-time, and by scrubbing eligibility reports for missed billing opportunities 

• Drove growth through community networking and marketing techniques including social-media utilization.    
Results: Increased residential census and associated revenue by 2% over previous 3 month trend 

• Inspired teamwork and effective communication among over 200 clinical, business office, and direct service staff 
Results:  Workflow processes are becoming increasingly streamlined, leading to better key metric outcomes
Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area
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Executive Director
Baptist Hospitals of Southeast Texas
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Administration Team Member, Leads: Outpatient Services, Admissions, and Therapy Services  

• Redesigns programs to increase value for all stakeholders  
Results: Doubled the Tranquility Outpatient Clinic’s revenue within 8 months by aggressively negotiating with insurance companies, increasing service volume, and improving outcomes 
  
• As a core member of the Administration Team, develops new lines of service 
Results: Created enhanced services for PPB State bed patients, launched a new Inpatient unit for Children 6-12, as well as new medical Detox services for Veterans 

• Increases productivity and reduces operational inefficiencies   
Results: Created a multi-discipline, multi-unit, integrated programming schedule to organize the activities of 150 staff and 80 patients 

• Promotes Behavioral Health’s value to the community by providing speaking engagements to local government officials, and business leaders.  
Results: Built invaluable lines of communication and support within the public services sector
Beaumont/Port Arthur, Texas Area
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Director of Psych Services
Spindletop Center
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Director of Quality Management / Executive Management Team member, Spindletop Center, Beaumont TX, Jan 2010 – Current,    

Selected to by CEO to the core Executive Management Team 

Leads service delivery improvement projects and directs all Quality Management functions including: 
Strategic Planning, 1115 DSRIP, Managed Care, Corporate Compliance, Performance Assessment

•	Oversees the measurement of all targeted outcomes, prepares reports and makes recommendations to all stakeholders including: the CEO, COO and Board of Trustees
Results: Increased revenue funding streams by reducing unpaid services 17%  

•	Develops, customizes, and maintains various data bases based on project needs 
Results: Crafted several integrated Excel workbooks that automatically translate complicated user inputs into concise Executive Summaries.  

•	Collaborates with executive management on the design and implementation of operational workflow projects
Results: Reduced client wait times 40% by realigning resources

•	Investigates potential funding streams 
Results: Provided technical assistance with Key Performance Indicators for 1115 Medicaid Waiver projects worth $37m 
 
•	Monitors contracts and coordinates audits from outside agencies 
Results: Developed strategic networking relationships contributing to an averaged 96% compliance rate 

•	Directs staff in the completion of audits, compliance investigations, and continuous improvement projects
Results: Developed policies, procedures, and tools that increase efficiency and reliability

•	Analyzes data and trends using various statistical models including LEAN and Six Sigma methods
Results: Identified best practices that led to an 18% increase in customer satisfaction

•	Investigates sensitive fraud and corporate compliance issues 
Results: Solved several issues of risk to the center before they became legal problems
Texas
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Director of Quality Management
Christex Consultants
Post-Graduate Internship

•Tax preparation

Meticulously prepares Federal and State income tax returns for sole proprietors, partnerships, and individuals

•Accounting Services

Assists in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports for several Southeast Texas small businesses, including profit, loss, and income

Results: Maximizes the bottom line by ensuring the highest levels of accuracy by inspecting accounting systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted accounting procedures
Business Consulting Associate
King Middle School
•Supervised student teachers, volunteers, and substitute teachers to ensure proper instructional methods, rules, and regulations were being followed

•Developed course materials and instructional methods that incorporate diverse technologies 

Results: Motivated energetic minds to surpass expectations despite community factors such as gangs and drugs
7th Grade Honors Pre-Algebra Instructor
Lamar University
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•Provided instruction to students in the Methodology of Statistics within the context of analyzing psychological surveys and questionnaires

Results: Inspired confidence and success by giving students concrete understanding of abstract statistical concepts
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Statistics Lab Instructor
United States Air Force
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Operations and Logistics Management

10 years of diverse experiences which briefly include having: 

•Aligned staff and resources with work-flow requirements for Air Combat Command's busiest account 

•Evaluated over 20 personnel on all aspects of performance including the upkeep of 10.5 million dollars worth of test equipment and vehicles

•Oversaw the review and analysis of sensitive information critical to strategic planning and operational performance

•Developed and reviewed training programs on policy and procedures
 
Shipping and Receiving 

•Final authority on receipt and shipment of munitions items to ensure serviceability, safety, and accountability

•Collaborated with various USAF elements, civilian law enforcement, US Army depots, and civilian contractors to ensure efficient supply chain management

Hardware Expertise 

•Achieved 7-level craftsman status on the fault isolation, analysis, repair, assembly, modification and inspection of missiles, guidance systems and subsystems

Results: Receipt of Superior Performer recognition during the Barksdale AFB Nuclear Surety Inspection
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Operations Manager-Logistics / Quality
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Health Care Administration
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Lamar University
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Master of Business Administration - MBA
Financial Management
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Lamar University
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Bachelor of Science
Psychology
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Lamar University
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Leadership and Management
Studies in: Human Communications, Managerial Organization, Leadership and Management, and Advanced Computer Networking
Airman Leadership School, United States Air Force
VA Clinic, Beaumont TX
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•Assisted the Pharmacy by acting as a liaison between client needs and pharmacy operations
 Results: Enhanced pharmacy operations by ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction
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Veterans Administration Customer Service
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Beaumont-Port Arthur Area
Christal Simon
Student at Lamar Institute of Technology
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Beaumont, TX
Erick Gauthia
Auto Collision Repair Instructor
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Beaumont-Port Arthur Area
Stephen Gary
Process Technician at ExxonMobil
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Port Arthur, TX
Roberto Morales
BBA in Business Management
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Orange, TX
Madison Cole
ERP Specialist, Manuacturing
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Beaumont-Port Arthur Area
Scott Williams
Assistant Store Manager Operations at Best Buy
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Beaumont, TX
jacqueline jackson
helper foreman at bgi contractors
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Nederland, TX
Meredith Guzman
HR and Safety Coordinator
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Vidor, TX
Carol Jones
Applications System Admin Sr. at Lamar University
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Beaumont-Port Arthur Area
Luis Espinoza
Political Science student at Lamar University
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Houston, TX
Jehan Maknojia
Business Analyst II at Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc.
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Lumberton, TX
Trystin Payne
Electrical Designer for M&I Electric
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Nederland, TX
Lance Savell
Systems Developer at The Newtron Group
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Conifer, CO
Scott Cutlan, MBA, PM
Chief Executive Officer at Global Impact Connections  & Executive Director at New Reach Foundation
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Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
Tara Peterson (she/her)
Chief Executive Officer at YWCA Glendale & Pasadena
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Minneapolis, MN
Ellie Skelton
Executive Director/CEO at Touchstone Mental Health
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Washington DC-Baltimore Area
Jonathan Webb
Chief Executive Officer at Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
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Washington, DC
Lori Freeman
Chief Executive Officer at NACCHO
J. Shane Howard MBA, CIC, CRM
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Tom was a dedicated and thorough partner when we participated in projects at Lamar University during the MBA program.  He was interested in answers that applied to the non-academic world and was very flexible to creative solutions.  I would gladly work with Tom on any project in the future. Karen McRight
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        I found Thomas to be a dependable partner on class projects; contributing thoughtful and indepth information.
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Beaumont, TX
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Tom Aardahl
Executive Advisor
Healthcare Medical Quality
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Supply Chain Management Practitioners & Experts
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ACHE - SouthEastTexasChapter
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MBA Highway / MBA Job Search + Career Network
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Healthcare Management and Strategy
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U.S. GOVERNMENT CONNECTIONS
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US Air Force
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DEFENSE AND AEROSPACE CONNECTIONS
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Medical Recruiter's Network
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USAFNetwork
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