John H.

About John H.

Seasoned operator, investor, and board leader with proven expertise connecting financial strategy to operational execution in highly regulated healthcare and real estate environments. Scaled a multi-location behavioral health enterprise to 70% year-over-year growth and a successful exit to Optum (UnitedHealth Group) without outside capital, while treating clinician retention and millennial/Gen Z workforce engagement as direct valuation levers. Demonstrated ability to drive enterprise value through disciplined capital allocation, regulatory compliance, human capital management, and institutional knowledge protection. Recognized for translating human-centered operating systems into measurable financial outcomes (“No margin, no mission”), including a 400% improvement in profitability per hire while increasing compensation. Board-ready with current governance experience across healthcare, commercial real estate, and growth-stage investments. Author of The Nuance Effect (March 2027), a CEO framework for integrating culture, retention, and generational talent dynamics into long-term enterprise infrastructure and board-level decision making.

Experience

1. Senior Advisor

   Arkmalibu

   Jan 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

   ArkMalibu specializes in advising founders, entrepreneurs, and families through their first business sale—one of the most meaningful and complex moments in a builder’s journey. I’m passionate about working with people who have built something exceptional and helping them navigate the next chapter so ArkMalibu\'s mission is a natural fit for me.As a Senior Advisor, I serve in a consultative, part-time capacity, providing high-level strategic guidance to support ArkMalibu’s clients and deal teams on complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and liquidity events.Responsibilities include:Strategic Advisory: Provide senior-level insight on M&A, divestitures, and capital strategy, helping founders and families make informed, confident decisions at critical inflection points.Founder & Client Partnership: Build and maintain trusted relationships with entrepreneurs, families, and leadership teams, acting as a sounding board and strategic thought partner throughout the transaction process.Transaction Support: Advise on deal structuring, diligence, positioning, and negotiation for complex transactions, with a focus on first-time sellers.Industry & Market Perspective: Apply broad business and investment experience to help clients navigate market dynamics, buyer expectations, and strategic tradeoffs.Team Mentorship: Support and mentor ArkMalibu team members, sharing pattern recognition, judgment, and practical experience to elevate execution and outcomes.This role is designed for experienced operators and advisors who want to stay deeply involved in meaningful transactions without the day-to-day responsibilities of a full-time managing director—bringing experience, perspective, and calm to some of the most important decisions founders will ever make.

Education

• University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business

  MBA, Brand Management & Marketing

  2009 — 2011

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

  2002 — 2007