Daniel Mandelbaum is the Chief Financial Officer of Pathways Recovery Centers and Continuum Healthcare. A CPA with over 25 years’ experience, graduated from Yeshiva University/Sy Syms School of Business in 1998 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Daniel began his career at PwC and transitioned to be the Chief Financial Officer/Partner of various NY based hedge funds prior to joining Continuum Healthcare in 2019. Since entering the healthcare arena Daniel has facilitated over 20 healthcare acquisitions in both behavioral health and skilled nursing facilities. Daniel’s leadership and transformational managerial style has helped Pathways and Continuum to seamlessly incorporate new acquisitions, ensuring strategic alignment, operational continuity, and the successful integration of organizational cultures and systems.

Michael Castanon is a visionary leader and expert in behavioral healthcare with over 30 years of experience in the financial and healthcare sectors. He is the CEO and Founder of Care Predictor, a groundbreaking platform that leverages technology, data science, and AI to cultivate stronger bonds between patients and care providers. Michael's passion for transforming lives through behavioral health led him to establish Alter Behavioral Health, a renowned primary mental health treatment center in Southern California, in 2019. He has also successfully procured and allocated over $12.5 million in grants from state and federal agencies for AlterCareLine, a virtual mental health platform that has facilitated approximately 250,000 no-cost care encounters. Michael's unique blend of business acumen, financial expertise, and deep understanding of behavioral health makes him a sought-after professional speaker and subject matter expert. He is committed to driving transformational change in the behavioral healthcare industry by promoting human connection, leveraging technology, and empowering individuals and communities.

Christopher Wolfington is the Founder and Chief Revenue & Strategy Officer of FinPay. He has more than 31 years of experience in technology, Healthcare, payments, consumer & financial services companies. Christopher is determined to utilize his talents to positively impact these industries. With a keen sense of leadership, he has used his passion, energy, and capital to lead numerous businesses in the areas of payments and financial services, including three public companies.

Drew LaBoon is the Director of Operations for Pathways Recovery Centers and has been there since June 2023. He started in the admissions department in 2020, then worked in outreach where he lead fentanyl overdose awareness events across the state. He is a Griffin Communications/News 9 contributor to discuss the opioid and fentanyl crisis and serves on the board for the National Recovery Rally. Prior to that he worked various job in the defense contracting industry following his retirement from the military in 2016. Drew served honorably under United States Special Operations Command for 17 years, has multiple combat deployments, and numerous awards and decorations. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Boston College in 2017 and originally planned on working for the intelligence community. His career in drugs and alcohol started shortly after. His experience with addiction and alcoholism extends to both his personal and professional life. Two inpatient treatment episodes, and 5 detox treatment centers over a 4-year period provide Drew with an intimate understanding of addiction. In 2019 he admitted to residential treatment for the final time at the facility he now works for. Pathways Recovery Centers, along with actions taken in a 12-step recovery program, saved his life. Sharing his experience, strength and hope is the keystone of his own recovery; helping others know they are not alone, and recovery is possible.

Glenn Hadley is the Co-founder and Chief Growth Officer at JGHealthcare Solutions, where he oversees growth strategy and partnerships for the organization. With extensive experience in healthcare marketing, behavioral health thought leadership, and scaling organizations, Glenn brings a broad and informed perspective to the behavioral healthcare industry. Before co-founding JGHealthcare, he served as the Senior Vice President of Strategy at Dreamscape Marketing, where he played a pivotal role in revitalizing marketing strategies and fostering professional relationships to expand healing into new markets. Glenn’s ability to scale businesses across multiple verticals has enabled him to design and implement fully integrated business systems for diverse healthcare organizations. As a former professional tennis player, coach, and director, Glenn’s leadership and team-building skills translate seamlessly into the healthcare space, fostering collaboration and community organization. His inspiring personal recovery journey continues to spread hope and motivation wherever he speaks, further strengthening his impact in the behavioral healthcare industry. Glenn’s work reflects his belief in equipping individuals and organizations with the tools to achieve transformational success in every facet of life and business.