Executive Team

  • Founder of Visiting Physicians Association (“VPA”), Mark grew VPA into the largest physician housecall practice in the U.S. with 40+ locations in 14 states. He also served as CEO and founder of U.S. Medical Management, a provider of an integrated continuum of home-based healthcare services to vulnerable patients across the United States. In addition to home-based primary care, USMM provided home health, hospice, pharmacy and DME services to more than 50,000 patients annually. Mark created one of the first pioneering accountable care organizations (“ACO”), which serviced over 30,000 high-risk Medicare beneficiaries and became one of the most successful ACO’s in the country, saving CMS over $40 million per year by its second year.In 2014, Mark sold his interest in USMM to Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) and continued to direct all the operations of USMM/VPA as CEO until he departed in 2015. Following his divestiture, Mark founded Mitchell Family Office (“MFO”) as his private investment office, with an emphasis on backing founder-owned companies. Today, MFO holds substantial investments in the fields of healthcare services, real estate, education, automobile distribution, and hospitality. In 2018, Mark spun off a portion of his healthcare investment portfolio and was co-founder of Lorient Capital, a healthcare private equity company.

  • James (Jim) Oegema has been the President of Mitchell Family Office since February of 2019. In that role Jim works cooperatively with Mark Mitchell to oversee all of the business and investments owned by the Mitchell Family. Since joining the Mitchell Family Office, Jim has participated in more than $500,000,000 of sales and acquisitions of companies. Jim was also directly involved in the construction and opening of the Daxton Hotel, located in Birmingham, Michigan.

    Prior to joining Mitchell Family Office, Jim served as the President and General Counsel of Luna Entertainment, a Michigan-based family office, where, over 18 years, he closed over 60 diverse transactions, deploying over $250,000,000 in equity investments. Jim also oversaw operating businesses, including dealerships, casinos, and an entertainment venue.

    Prior to joining Luna Entertainment, Jim was an attorney at Dykema Gossett in the Government and Policy Practice Group.

    Jim is a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School (Cum Laude) and the University of Michigan (With Distinction).

Private Capital Team

  • Brian is responsible for sourcing and managing new investment opportunities and overseeing the operations of MFO’s private capital group. He has spent the past 14 years investing in, operating, or advising healthcare category leaders, with an emphasis on provider services, senior care services, post-acute care and healthcare RCM / IT. At MFO, Brian serves on the Board of Directors for American Healthcare Partners and Avitus Orthopedics. Previously, Brian was a Partner at Lorient Capital Management following its spin-off from MFO and was a General Partner in Lorient Healthcare Fund I. He served on the Board of Directors for Altair Health, Pelvic Rehabilitation Medicine, and NavCentral. Prior to Lorient, Brian was a Partner at Walthausen & Company, a NY-based $1.5 billion investment management firm where he primarily oversaw the firm’s healthcare investment strategy in small- to mid-cap U.S. equities. Before that, Brian was an AVP in the Corporate Finance practice of B.C. Ziegler, a healthcare investment bank. He advised companies on M&A and capital raising transactions across a wide spectrum of sub-verticals including physician practices, ambulatory surgery centers, telemedicine, population health management, and post-acute care. Brian is a Chartered Financial Analyst and graduated from the University at Albany.

  • Josh Burrows is responsible for sourcing and managing new investment opportunities and overseeing the operations of MFO’s private capital group. Josh has spent the majority of his career working with healthcare entrepreneurs focused on growth and operational efficiency, with an emphasis on provider services, post-acute and healthcare information technology. He currently serves on the board of directors for American Health Partners and ClearGage. Previously, Josh was a Principal at Lorient Capital, and served on the board of directors for Elite Patient Care. Before joining Lorient Capital, Josh was part of the Blackford Capital team, focused on execution of all aspects of the private equity process. As a member of the Portfolio Company Operations Team, he partnered with portfolio companies and their management teams from the due diligence process through the exit to help promote growth, efficiency, and the overall success of the business. Prior to working for Blackford Capital, Josh played professional hockey in North America and Sweden while simultaneously owning and operating Champion’s Edge Hockey Training LLC. Josh graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, focusing on Finance, and an Economics Minor. He played NCAA Division I ice hockey while at UVM and appeared in the Frozen Four National Championship.

  • Phil’s responsibilities include sourcing, evaluating, and implementing value creation initiatives for MFO Investments across a variety of industries. Prior to MFO, Phil worked for Greenwich Capital Group, a middle-market investment bank focused on M&A advisory, valuation analysis, and various types of capital raising initiatives. Previously, Phil served as a Plant Controller for a global automotive supplier leading operational and financial reporting, strategic long-term planning, and capital investment strategies within the company’s largest North American plant. Phil received an MBA from the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan and his BBA with honors in Finance and Economics from Grand Valley State University.

  • Mike is a Vice President at MFO Investments. His responsibilities include sourcing, evaluating, underwriting, and implementing strategic and value creation initiatives for private equity investments across a variety of industries. Prior to MFO, Mike worked at Lincoln International as an Associate and at Edgewater Ranzal as a Consultant in the Strategic Planning Practice. Mike holds a B.S. in Business Management, Finance & Economics, and an M.S. in Finance from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management.

  • Jake Timmis is responsible for underwriting and managing healthcare real estate investments. Prior to joining Mitchell Family Office, Jake worked at ValStone Partners, a private equity real estate fund manager with nearly $1 billion in assets under management. While at ValStone, Jake was primarily responsible for the asset management of a portfolio of over 5,500 units of senior housing across the United States. Jake also assisted in the acquisition of potential senior housing investments and firm operations. Jake received a B.A. in Economics from Michigan State University.

  • Trevor is responsible for sourcing and managing healthcare real estate investments. He previously worked at Ventas, an S&P 500 healthcare REIT, where he most recently led asset management of a $4 billion NNN-leased healthcare real estate portfolio and a $1 billion loan portfolio with combined net operating income exceeding $400M. In his eight years at Ventas, Trevor gained experience in acute, post-acute, and senior housing real estate and loan portfolios. He also participated in transactions involving the restructuring, transition, and sale of skilled nursing facilities among other projects. Trevor started his career at Mercer focusing on actuarial valuations of retiree medical plans. He earned a Master of Science in Finance from Vanderbilt University. Trevor also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and German from Valparaiso University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa.

Public Markets Team

  • Todd is responsible for all the investment and trading decisions in the MFO Hedge Fund, while continually developing new strategies and improving and optimizing current strategies. He has spent his entire career and adult life as an independent trader of stocks, options, and the futures market, while simultaneously owning and operating Trading Concepts, which became one of the industry’s most trusted educational companies, providing courses, personal mentoring, market analysis, online trading tools, and portfolio management techniques to over 60,000 retail traders from all over the world, including a few hedge funds. Todd wrote the book, Trading Made Easy – The Definitive Guide to Profiting in All Market Conditions, he was featured in the book, What It Takes: The Secrets Of Becoming A Successful Trader, he created 15 trading courses, he has spoken at various trading workshops and conferences, and he was flown out to New York City to personally train and trade with two hedge fund manager’s. Todd received a B.A. in Finance from Grand Valley State University.

  • Andrew is responsible for overseeing the operations of MFO Capital. In that capacity he is responsible for administration, compliance and research as well as participating in strategy formulation. In a long and diverse career in manufacturing and services, he has led the turnaround of several middle market companies and provided interim leadership for others. With a group of three other officers, he took Presideon Corporation public via a reverse merger, raising subordinated debt in the process. He has served as the Chief Financial Officer for companies ranging from startup to $800 million in revenues. He has negotiated acquisitions with deal values from $3 million to $100 million in the United States and Mexico often performing the due diligence, structuring and capital raising roles as well. Andrew began his career at Price Waterhouse (PWC) as a Certified Public Accountant in the middle market group serving manufacturing, services, distribution, and real estate clients. Andrew holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a focus in Accounting from The University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration degree from Michigan State University.

Legacy Brands Team

  • Adam Mitchell is the owner and CEO of Mil-Spec Automotive. Growing up in the Detroit area, Adam was always an automotive enthusiast with a passion for business. His interests led him to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin Madison while supporting his family's venture, M Automotive. Shortly thereafter, he founded MSA in 2015 to re-envision his favorite off-road vehicle, the Hummer H1. Since 2018, Adam's business has delivered a niche product to the luxury vehicle market while gaining critical acclaim.

  • With over 20 years leading marketing efforts for General Motors across B2B and B2C departments, Ryan has joined the Mitchell Family Office team to oversee and amplify Brand & Strategy efforts within the headquarters and across numerous business units within the portfolio.

    Notable previous experiences include ideating and incubating new software solutions within GM’s Global Innovation function, heading up marketing within General Motors Fleet, and numerous positions within Chevrolet ranging from product marketing for trucks and SUVs to Digital operations for the brand.

    His passion for understanding the entire journey of the customer, ensuring touch points not only drive awareness and interest but also solutions for pain points while amplifying those critical moments that matter, provides an invaluable skillset for the continued growth of MFO and it’s portfolio of business.

  • Amy Starkel is a registered nurse and senior level hospice executive with over 20 years of experience conceptualizing operational initiatives to optimize organizational goals. Her expertise spans the full range of operational and strategic planning– looking at each process, identifying gaps/issues, putting new processes in place, and executing plans while monitoring progress along the way.

    Building off her clinician foundation, Amy has held numerous management positions where she can pair a patient-first mindset with an operational and financial management acumen driving an unmatched vision and leadership perspective to support business efficiency, functionality and overall growth.

    Results can be seen through her time serving as Senior Vice President for Grace and Comfort Hospice, overseeing 27 sites across eight states, and most recently as Chief Operating Officer of JourneyCare Hospice and Palliative Care, Illinois largest hospice provider, managing over 100M in revenue.

    Amy is a Certified Hospice and Palliative Care Administrator, and her passion is to ensure compassionate end-of-life care through the hospice benefit. Amy’s focus is to ensure that, no matter what, delivering a standard of high-quality care remains at the center of what we do.

  • Renee Cetnar is the lead designer and project manager of award-winning House of M Design LLC and has been with the company since its inception in 2016. She graduated from the International Academy of Design & Technology in 2010 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design. With over a decade of work experience, Renee offers unique and wholistic design services for high end luxury residential and commercial projects in Michigan and throughout the country. Prior to House of M Design, Renee was a lead designer at McIntosh Poris Associates and Scott Shruptrine Interiors, where she designed award winning luxury residential, commercial, and hospitality projects.

  • Elizabeth joined House of M Design in 2020. She graduated from the CIDA accredited Interior Design program at Michigan State University with her Bachelor of Arts. Prior to House of M, Elizabeth worked at Stucky Vitale Architects where she was able to experience the architectural side of the field while working on commercial projects. Elizabeth’s eagerness to learn and adapt to our diverse project portfolio makes her a valuable asset to our team.

  • Alyssa is a graduate of the University of Tennessee where she majored in Business Management and Entrepreneurship and was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. During her time at Tennessee, she studied Contemporary Art and Fashion in Florence, Italy. This experience solidified her interest in both fashion and art and became the deciding factor to go into the industry.

    Alyssa founded DDAM in 2020, after working in strategy and operations at Baja East. She wanted to create a streetwear label that felt both timeless and truly sustainable. Instead of using classic streetwear materials, she scoured the globe for the most luxurious, sustainable and timeless fabrics. The goal has always been to produce garments that we keep close to us, that are produced in small batches, with intention, and care for the environment and that will become the understated staples of our wardrobes. At DDAM we believe in building long terms relationships - with our friends, family, customers and with our planet. Easy to wear but also easy on the mind.

  • Prior to taking charge of Daxton Hotel, Autumn spent the past two decades working across a diverse range of roles with some of the most renowned chefs and hospitality brands in the country including with Rick Bayless at Frontera Grill & Toplobampo, with Stephanie Izard, Giuseppe Tentori & Lee Wolen at BOKA Restaurant Group in Chicago and with Soho House at their iconic West Hollywood location.  

    Before Daxton came calling, Autumn was the Regional General Manager for PRG Hospitality Group. She was responsible for the complete operations of two of Palm Springs most celebrated high-end boutique hotels, Sparrow’s Lodge and Holiday House, where she helped to bring to life each property’s unique environment, culture and guest experience.

    Autumn promises to use her experience and expertise to create a culture of elevated & enhanced engagements at Daxton: with its associates, its guests, and its community alike aptly utilizing the High TECH while amply applying HIGH TOUCH.

    Daxton is poised to become the destination authority in luxury hospitality in Birmingham and beyond under Autumn's servant leadership.

  • Throughout his 20-year career, Daniel Vincent has been involved in numerous healthcare organizations from startup to fully established. His unique background, holding both leadership and operations positions, brings a perspective and business acumen that drives success for several legacy brands within the Mitchell Family Office.

    Some of these more notable past experiences are:
    - Senior Vice President of Operations, Centria Health
    - Senior Vice President of Field Operations
    - Principium Health (acquired by Clover Health, 2019);
    - Executive Vice President of Operations, US Medical Management

Administrative Team

  • Dawn joined MFO in July of 2022. She earned her MBA in Finance from Wayne State University and brings with her 30 years of accounting and finance experience from several industries which include professional services, manufacturing, and distribution. In her prior roles as CFO, Dawn has proven to be an innovated problem-solver who enjoys implementing process improvement, technology efficiency and financial modeling

  • Jennifer has been an integral member of Mark Mitchell’s portfolio of businesses since 2004. She first served as Executive Assistant to the Founder/CEO of U.S. Medical Management. Thereafter, Jennifer joined Lorient Capital as Executive Assistant to the Founder/CEO. During her involvement at Mark Mitchell’s portfolio businesses, she has managed special projects to include implementation of payroll and HR back office systems for a company with over 3,000 employees, managed all international banking for two foreign portfolio companies and serves as a Trustee for several Trusts. At present, Jennifer is the Executive Manager for Mitchell Family Office. Jennifer is a proud graduate of Western Michigan University.

  • Sherri started her career as a Sales Assistant in the radio industry. She worked her way up to Office Manager and Executive Assistant, serving in that capacity for more than fifteen years. Following her distinguished career in radio, Sherri joined MFO in June of 2021. In her current role, Sherri works directly with MFO President Jim Oegema and Executive Manager Jennifer Higham. Sherri is also an invaluable asset to the MFO accounting department.

  • Kelly joined the MFO team in 2017. She spends her time maintaining the office’s day-to-day accounting functions. Prior to joining MFO, she spent ten years in public accounting providing tax and accounting services for individuals and small-to-mid size businesses in a variety of industries, with a concentration in real estate, construction contractors, and professional services. Kelly is a Certified Public Accountant and earned a BBA in Accountancy from Western Michigan University.

  • As Director of Facilities, Nicole Catanzaro, manages multiple residential and commercial properties for the Mitchell Family Office, overseeing subcontractors and daily construction activities. She most recently managed the construction of the Daxton hotel under the development company, handling all aspects of the project. Her vast knowledge in the industry is evident from her tenure in the field and she continues to be an asset to the MFO team.