The Align Team
Co-Founder & CEO
Chuck Brown
Chuck Brown, the Chief Executive Officer of Align Health, has been a driving force in the ASC industry for over two decades. Chuck gained experience in ASC consulting, development and operations through his various positions with several ASC Management companies, including co-founding and serving as Chief Development Officer of Atlas Healthcare Partners. Chuck has a deep understanding of the operational, financial and regulatory challenges faced by ASCs and works hard with the Align team to develop unique solutions to these issues. He also understands the intricacies of hospital operations, physician joint ventures and healthcare strategy through his hospital leadership experience. Chuck's dedication to excellence and patient care has been recognized through numerous accolades, including Bethesda Butler Hospital's recognition as a top hospital for patient satisfaction and safety. As Align Health's CEO, Chuck is committed to aligning the goals and incentives of the company with those of its physician partners, ensuring continued growth and success in the ASC industry.
Co-Founder & COO
Nathan Martin
Nathan J. Martin co-founded Align Health in late 2022 with Chuck Brown. Nathan has a diverse background in secondary education, nursing, executive healthcare leadership, & entrepreneurship spanning more than two decades. Throughout his nursing career, Nathan has worked in intensive care, open-heart nursing, emergency departments, and flight nursing. His journey in healthcare has seen him take on roles ranging from Nursing Assistant and Unit Clerk to departmental leadership, Director of Nursing, and ASC Chief Executive positions. As a Healthcare Founder, Nathan is dedicated to leveraging his experiences to develop innovative solutions to address industry challenges and a dynamic ASC industry. Nathan is very detail-oriented and has the operational experience to truly understand the nuance in healthcare operations.
Nathan's commitment to excellence has been recognized throughout his career, reflecting his dedication to improving healthcare outcomes. As a Co-Founder and Executive Leader of Align Health, Nathan remains focused on creating value for Align’s Clients leading to mutual & continued business growth and success.
Director of Finance & Accounting
Christy Brown
Christy Brown is a seasoned Director with over 20 years of experience in healthcare finance, accounting, and management. With a strong focus on financial integrity and operational efficiency, Christy has successfully managed practices, ASC's, and integrated healthcare accounting teams to implemented strategic initiatives that drive growth and improve patient care. Her diverse background includes roles in ambulatory surgery centers, multispecialty practices, and large healthcare systems. Christy is passionate about leveraging her experience to make meaningful contributions to Align Health's mission of providing the highest level of Service & Value to all of Align's Clients.