US Heart and Vascular Leadership

CEO, Robbie Allen, is an accomplished healthcare leader with an impressive track record. Robbie’s professional journey includes successful leadership positions in clinical services organizations that align closely with the complexities of USHV. Notably, he recently served as the CEO of One GI, a significant player in gastroenterology. Under his leadership, One GI achieved substantial revenue growth of 800%, totaling $400 million. Robbie also initiated a sustainable program centered on income repair and value creation in collaboration with clinical providers.

Before his role at One GI, Robbie was CEO at Envision Orthopedics, where he managed and expanded all ambulatory surgical centers within the network. In the early stages of his career, he founded and led Neuromatrix, a provider of complex telemetry, which was eventually acquired by Specialty Care.

Robbie is known for his meticulous attention to detail and expertise in developing support programs that provide value to provider teams while maintaining a focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

A local resident of Nashville, Robbie is also a dedicated father of nine, offering a unique blend of experience and personal commitment to his role. Above all, he is dedicated to the core mission of our organization, which is to provide innovative and expert care to the patients we serve.

Emily Rash is the Chief Operating Officer at US Heart and Vascular (“USHV”). With her extensive background in healthcare management and leadership, Emily focuses on improving healthcare delivery through innovative and sustainable practices.

Before joining USHV, Emily served as the National Vice President of Network Performance at One Medical, where she enhanced specialty care programs to reduce medical expenses and integrate specialty care through vendor partnerships. Her efforts significantly improved service efficiency and care quality.

Previously, Emily held leadership roles at Premera Blue Cross and ECG Management Consultants, where she drove business growth and performance through targeted market strategies and business development initiatives.

Emily earned an MBA from Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Accounting, from the University of Tennessee, graduating summa cum laude. As a Certified Public Accountant (inactive), her analytical skills complement her healthcare expertise, making her a key leader at USHV.

A seasoned finance executive with deep experience in payer, provider, and value-based care environments, Lanzi collaborates with physicians and executives to prioritize investments that expand patient access, enhance practice performance, and support sustainable, scalable growth across USHV's expanding footprint.

Nick joined USHV after nearly a decade inside the CVS/Aetna ecosystem, where he helped scale value-based care, integrate care delivery assets, and strengthen the financial and operational foundation for patient-centered innovation.

Lanzi is a graduate of Princeton University and the Nashville Health Care Council's 2025 Council Fellows program.

Rick Snyder, MD, FACC, is a board-certified interventional cardiologist at HeartPlace, serving adults and teens in and around Dallas, Texas. He holds three board certifications: interventional cardiology, advanced heart failure and transplantation, and cardiovascular disease.

Dr. Snyder was raised in the Dallas area. As a teen, he attended Jesuit College Preparatory and developed an interest in health care while working as an anesthesia technician in the operating room during his high school and college summers.

Dr. Snyder joined the team at HeartPlace in 1996 and opened the satellite office at Medical City that same year. Though he’s trained as an interventionist, Dr. Snyder prides himself on providing the highest quality preventive care. He believes that risk factor modification through diet and exercise can significantly reduce the risk of potentially serious issues like a heart attack or a stroke.

As a cardiologist, Dr. Snyder serves as an advocate for his patients. That advocacy extends to his work with legislative leaders at both the state and national levels. His work as a physician advocate allows Dr. Snyder to help a larger number of people.

Currently, Dr. Snyder serves as the president of HeartPlace. He enjoys leading the organization and has plenty of past experience — he’s served as staff president at Medical City Dallas Hospital as well as president of the Dallas County Medical Society.

In addition, Dr. Snyder serves as chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Texas Medical Association and chairman of the Aspen Specialty Physician Network. He’s also a member of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Public Health Advisory Committee.

Dr. Snyder is fluent in French and English. In his free time, he enjoys relaxing with his wife Shelly (who is also a cardiologist at HeartPlace) and their five children. Dr. Snyder is an avid Notre Dame football fan and enjoys resistance training, soccer, snowboarding, and medical advocacy.

Alex Britt serves as the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) at USHV. Alex brings over 15 years of experience in multi-site behavioral & healthcare environments.

Prior to joining USHV, Alex served as the executive HR leader for a Management Services Organization supporting gastroenterologists. Prior to that Alex provided his expertise in employee relations, start-up transition and strategic planning to a national behavioral healthcare company as the executive HR leader.

As the CHRO, Alex oversees the HR department with a keen focus on aligning HR strategies with overall business objectives and supporting USHV’s amazing associates. Outside of work he enjoys sneaker hunting, spending quality time with family, and traveling to discover new places and cultures.

Cole Giordano serves as Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at USHV. Cole brings over 5 years of strategic advisory experience working with management teams, boards, and shareholders across a broad range of industries.

In his most recent role as Vice President in Houlihan Capital’s Investment Banking group, Cole led transaction execution efforts with clients in the cardiology, nephrology, and veterinary care space. Most importantly, Cole is astutely aware of the needs of cardiovascular specialists, allowing him to customize opportunities for future USHV partners.

His M&A experience paired with his ability to increase shareholder value will help drive the future growth of USHV. Cole holds a B.S from Miami University in Finance.

Katie drives legal strategy and strengthens the guardrails to protect our mission and empower our growth She brings more than two decades of experience guiding healthcare organizations through growth, change, and innovation — including in-house leadership roles at Compassus and Ardent Health and as an Attorney at Bass, Berry & Sims.

Katie is known for her steady leadership, sharp legal mind, and genuine partnership with physicians and executives alike — pairing deep expertise with a hands-on approach that empowers clinicians and operators to navigate the complex healthcare landscape with clarity and confidence.

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare technology and a proven track record of leadership in driving digital transformation, Irfan brings a wealth of experience to our executive team. His dynamic blend of business acumen and technology prowess has been instrumental in driving growth and innovation across various private equity and hyper-growth organizations.

Throughout his professional journey, Irfan has showcased a profound understanding of technology’s pivotal role in fostering business growth and innovation. Irfan’s collaborative leadership style and effective communication skills have empowered him to build and lead high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Irfan holds an MBA and MHA from the Georgia State University J. Mack Robinson College of Business, underscoring his commitment to excellence and continuous learning.