Our Team
Meet the Equus Team
At Equus Growth Healthcare Advisory, our team brings decades of leadership experience across diverse healthcare sectors - including physical therapy, diagnostics, occupational health, and emerging healthcare technologies. With a strong track record in operations, strategy, M&A, and innovation, we partner with organizations to unlock growth, improve performance, and create lasting value.

Matthew Byrne is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 20 years of experience driving operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and revenue growth across multiple sectors of healthcare. Now focused on consulting and advisory services, Matt brings a unique blend of clinical expertise and business leadership to help organizations tackle complex challenges and seize emerging opportunities.

Most recently, Matt served as Executive Director of Provider Partnerships for a Boston-based healthcare technology startup, where he led innovation in sensor tech and biomechanics for physical therapy. Previously, at Pivot Physical Therapy and Athletico, Matt led sales strategy and oversaw integration and growth efforts across Workers’ Compensation and Occupational Health divisions. He has also held national leadership roles with top organizations in onsite health, wellness, and occupational health services. Matt holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Widener University and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Delaware.

Jeremy VanDevender
jeremy@equusgrowth.com

Jeremy VanDevender is a visionary leader with deep expertise in distributed healthcare and a strong track record of success leading private equity-backed portfolio companies. He has driven hyper-growth through mergers and acquisitions, de novo expansion, strategic partnerships, and enterprise-level initiatives. Beginning his career as a licensed physical therapist treating orthopedic conditions and elite athletes, Jeremy advanced into senior clinical and operational leadership roles, delivering significant value for investors and partners. His passion for clinical innovation, value-based care, payor relations, outcomes research, and team development has shaped some of the most respected outpatient physical therapy platforms in the country.

Scott is a founder of Equus Growth Healthcare Advisory, a consulting firm focused on accelerating growth, strategic development, and operational excellence for healthcare businesses. With nearly 20 years of corporate development experience, Scott has led initiatives in investments, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, partnerships, and product line development to drive enterprise value.

Scott previously served as Chief Development Officer at Center for Diagnostic Imaging and as Senior Vice President of Strategy and Development at Insight Health, among other leadership roles in finance and development. Scott holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor's degree from the University of North Dakota. He lives in the Atlanta, Georgia area with his wife of nearly 20 years and their three children.

Why Equus

“We founded Equus to bring a deeper level of partnership to healthcare businesses. Together, we’re committed to delivering the kind of expert-led, high-touch support we wish we had when we were in your shoes.”

Jeremy VanDevender and Scott McKee
Equus Owners & Founders
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Interested in Working with the Equus Team?

Our team is thankful to help incredible healthcare businesses achieve more than they think is possible every day. We will be accepting new clients soon. Ready to get started? Contact us now to learn more.