Jonas Thom

About Jonas Thom

Jonas Thom, LPCC, is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Beechlands Group, a behavioral health strategy and operations consulting firm that partners with health plans, private equity and venture capital groups, providers, advocacy organizations, policymakers, and philanthropic organizations to enhance systems of care for individuals with complex behavioral health needs while driving long-term, sustainable business growth.With more than 35 years of experience across managed care and community-based settings, Jonas advises on Medicaid-focused systems transformation, population health strategy, and enterprise-level operational performance. His work spans market positioning, investment advisory support for private equity and venture capital stakeholders, and strategic growth planning for organizations serving individuals with serious mental illness and addiction.Jonas has led and supported billion-dollar health plans, guided statewide behavioral health implementations, strengthened provider networks, and advanced innovative, award-winning population health initiatives. He also consults with philanthropic partners to align funding strategies with measurable impact, systems improvement, and community-based outcomes.Recognized for his pragmatic and collaborative leadership style, Jonas translates complex policy, financing, and regulatory environments into actionable strategies that improve quality, expand access, and build resilient behavioral health systems grounded in whole-person care.

Experience

1. Senior Strategy and Operations Consultant

   Peg\'s Foundation

   Jul 2025 — Present

Education

• Mount St. Joseph University

  BA, Socio-Psych

  1991 — 1993

• University of Cincinnati

  MA, Community Counseling

  1995 — 1998