BrightStar Care Leadership Team

At BrightStar Care®, our Executive Leadership Team is united by a deep commitment to delivering A Higher Standard® of care. With decades of combined experience across healthcare, operations and innovation, these leaders are the driving force behind our mission to help individuals live safely and comfortably in their own homes.

Since our founding in 2002, BrightStar Care has grown to meet the evolving needs of the families we serve—from skilled nursing and medical staffing to infusion therapy, pediatric services, dementia care, and hospital-at-home programs. This expansion has been guided by a forward-thinking leadership team that brings both clinical expertise and compassionate vision to every decision.

We invite you to meet the dedicated individuals shaping the future of home care at BrightStar Care.

  • Andrew Ray

    Andrew Ray, Chief Executive Officer

  • Dean Ulizio

    Dean Ulizio, Chief Strategy Officer

  • Cheryl Stanton, JD

    Cheryl Stanton, JD, Chief Legal and Government Affairs Officer

  • Pete First

    Pete First, Chief Development Officer

  • Teresa Celmer

    Teresa Celmer, Chief Marketing Officer

  • Zack Woods

    Zack Woods, Chief Operating Officer

  • Heather Brazik Smith

    Heather Brazik Smith, Chief Human Resources Officer