Alan Gleghorn

Healthcare Management

Career Highlights

- Coached and mentored many individuals to become well-respected, long-tenured leaders at multimillion-dollar organizations.
- Speared headed the development of a comprehensive three-year leadership program that gained recognition nationwide and won adoption by numerous leaders.
- Led a sizable multi-site organization from near bankruptcy to become one of the highest-performing medical groups nationally.
- Instrumental in growing Physician Practice Management Company from ground up to over 500M in annual revenue.

Alan Gleghorn is a highly accomplished executive with over 25 years of leadership experience in various sectors, including high-tech, healthcare, and professional development. He is known for driving cultural transformations that engage employees and foster a sense of ownership in the organization’s mission and success. Throughout his career, Alan has earned a reputation as a “Head Coach,” having coached and mentored individuals to become long-tenured leaders at multimillion-dollar organizations. His leadership focuses on fostering strong team dynamics and aligning all levels of the organization with its strategic goals.

One of Alan’s most notable achievements was his leadership as Chief Executive Officer of one of Illinois’ largest physician-owned medical groups. As the head of an 800-person organization, Alan led the company from near bankruptcy to a top-performing medical group nationally. Under his direction, the organization grew from $70 million to $130 million in revenue, significantly improving key performance indicators across the board. His ability to lead large teams through turnarounds and transformations reflects his strong operational expertise and focus on achieving measurable results.

In addition to his work in healthcare, Alan has served as an interim President and Strategic Advisor for two high-tech companies, where he helped scale operations and develop leadership teams. His extensive experience in guiding organizations through complex challenges has made him a trusted advisor and coach, particularly in navigating periods of change or rapid growth. Alan’s strategic insights and leadership acumen have consistently contributed to his clients’ long-term success.

Alan’s leadership style is rooted in his values-driven approach. He emphasizes high ethical standards, collaboration, and consensus-driven decision-making. This philosophy has helped him build high-performing teams and long-term partnerships with clients and stakeholders. His ability to create environments where employees are deeply invested in organizational outcomes has been a key factor in his leadership success.

While Alan specializes in a Christian values-based coaching approach, he is adaptable in tailoring this component to fit each client’s needs. Whether clients seek a faith-based approach or prefer a more secular focus, Alan customizes his coaching to align with the unique needs of the individual or organization. His flexibility, combined with a commitment to helping others excel, makes him a highly respected coach and leader.

Testimonials

"SunHawk demonstrated a commendable commitment to precision and compliance throughout our engagement. Their expertise in navigating complex healthcare regulations was evident, providing us with a thorough and insightful audit. We required assistance with a complex billing audit that required statistical analysis. As a smaller healthcare system, SunHawk provided us a level of audit expertise that we are not able to staff in-house. The team’s responsiveness and industry knowledge make them a valuable partner for healthcare organizations seeking rigorous and reliable auditing services."

Sara Coverstone

Chief Compliance & Privacy Officer

Northern Arizona Healthcare

"SunHawk was an outstanding partner in the provision of interim leadership in compliance and internal audit for our organization. They provided seamless coverage and advancement of our compliance and internal audit functions. As CEO, I had no concerns or worries during our engagement. They were true partners for us!"

Alfred E. Pilong

President and CEO

Garnet Health

"James and the SunHawk team have been an invaluable resource for our Compliance Office - they are a reliable, well experienced, trusted and knowledgeable team of professionals who at a moment’s notice will take your calls or respond to your emails.

Their advice helped us navigate the ever evolving, highly regulated healthcare industry! Whether it’s discussing report methodology or determining appropriate repayment, SunHawk provides the reassurance and confidence that you are doing the right thing!

We are honored to have partnered with SunHawk and will continue to do so in the future!"

Natasha Cogdill

Vice President/Chief Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer

Community Health System

"SunHawk’s professionals are leaders in the compliance and risk industries. Over the years I have worked with a number of their professionals on a series of projects/issues and learned SunHawk’s professionals are problem/solution-oriented and great coalition builders.

SunHawk Professionals get the job done and are a pleasure to work with. Commitment, Experience, Professionalism, and Integrity; that's what SunHawk Professionals brings to the table."

Gerry Roy

Vice President/Chief Ethics, Compliance and Privacy Officer

Phoenix Children's Hospital

"Jim Rough is among the most conscientious professionals I have encountered. When he says he is going to do something -- he does it. Jim has a broad range of experience gained over decades in leading organizations.

Now as the founder of his own firm, Jim will be enabled to provide the same high-quality service to his clients in a setting that allows greater customization to his clients' financial circumstances."

Frank M. Placenti

Chair, US Corporate Governance & Securities Regulation

Practice, Squire Patton Boggs

"SunHawk Consulting's HIPAA Check Program provided us with an invaluable third-party review of our HIPAA policies and practices. The tracking tool SunHawk includes with the Program has become an integral part of our continued monitoring for HIPAA compliance.

Jan Elezian's extensive hands-on compliance experience was evident during site visits and staff interviews as she translated difficult subject matter into practical use scenarios and provided quality feedback. Thank you SunHawk team!"

Nancy Lipman

Vice President, Compliance

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.

"SunHawk provides an array of dynamic professionals, each with significant subject matter expertise and a problem-solver approach. Beyond their knowledge and conscientious work ethic, however, is a team of caring individuals who strive to furnish individualized, tailored assistance with a personal touch.

Jim Rough's dedication to the success of SunHawk clients is evidenced by his strategic and prospective thinking complemented by his ability to truly anticipate the needs of a company in the midst of the complicated compliance climate. I highly recommend SunHawk for companies of any size seeking actionable solutions and measurable results."

Michelle Missal

Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

Paragon 28, Inc.

“Sunhawk Consulting has proven to be a trusted partner with the ability to deliver results. We have consistently been impressed with their expertise, professionalism, and commitment to customer service. Sunhawk Consulting has supported our enterprise-wide risk assessment, risk management activities, and the configuration of our Governance, Risk and Compliance software tool.

Sunhawk Consulting’s leadership and consultative services have helped us to successfully navigate through the complexities of SOC, HIPAA, NIST and FedRAMP audits this year. The knowledgeable team of Sunhawk professionals has been and continues to be an invaluable resource for us, ensuring we are positioned for success in all our audits and assessment activities.”

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Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Signature Performance

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