LCDR Stephen, J. Hartz, USN (ret) FACHE, MBA, MS, PMP, LSSBB, CBA

Principal/President Leadership and Executive Recruitment

President of Leadership and Executive Recruitment, Steve delivers more than twenty-five years of stellar experience in military service, leadership development, implementation, and executive healthcare recruitment services. After 20 years of service in the Navy, as an officer and pilot, his worldly experience has allowed him to successfully lead various groups through a myriad of highly complex and diverse challenges and deliver exceptional results. His vast experience includes risk mitigation, conflict resolution, budget development and maintenance, resource requirements, resource management, acquisition, personnel management, and integrated operations.

In his previous role, Steve served as the Chief Operating Officer at COORS Leadership Capital. During his time there, he successfully led the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, increased revenue by 200% and expanded services to include operational transformation. Steve created the HROrx Prescription for Safety Culture system to help improve culture, safety, and quality in hospitals and health systems.

Steve is a strong advocate of continuing his education, having received an MBA in Information Technology, an MS, in Orbital Mechanics, and continues to receive certifications focused on Process Improvement and Leadership. In 2022, Steve became a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Steve is committed to empowering healthcare excellence having co-founded H&H Leadership Solutions he is dedicated to People, Process, and Purpose.