John R. Couvillon
Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer
Pinnacle Health Group, Atlanta, GA

As Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Pinnacle Health Group (PHG), John R. Couvillon leads a highly qualified team of health care recruiting professionals. John's vision and drive enhance client relationships and contribute to Pinnacle's exceptional reputation and growth.

With twenty-two years of tenure in the recruiting and health care fields, John Couvillon employs a strong work ethic to meet the needs of today's demanding health care professionals. As a result, Pinnacle's revenue growth has skyrocketed in recent years, building industry credibility and providing Mr. Couvillon with the honor of being named the Georgia Small Business Association's runner up for "New Business Person of the Year" in 1995. In addition to his professional accomplishments and accolades, the CEO is active in civic and community affairs, including the annual fundraiser for the Georgia Alzheimer's Association and the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Prior to founding Pinnacle Health Group with partner Michael P. Broxterman, Couvillon experienced a five-year fast track tenure at a competing agency-at the time, the nation's largest physician recruitment firm. As Vice President of Recruiting for East Coast Operations, he excelled in motivating a pool of recruiters, marketers, and support personnel. He also doubled profit margins during his first year as Vice President and won the "Office of the Year" designation for outstanding performance two out of three years. The CEO's previous experience includes management positions within the recruitment and hospitality industries.

John Couvillon possesses a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from the University of Louisiana in Lafayette.

Michael P. Broxterman
Founder and Chief Operating Officer
Pinnacle Health Group, Atlanta, GA

As Chief Operating Officer of Pinnacle Health Group (PHG), Michael P. Broxterman oversees operations and directs marketing for the physician recruitment firm.

As a management professional with over 17 years of experience in sales and marketing, Broxterman has distinguished himself as a marketing expert and innovator within the physician recruitment industry.

In 1997, Broxterman was appointed to the National Association of Physician Recruiters' (NAPR) Board of Directors for a three-year term. Since that time, he has been re-elected to the Board and has also served as President of the NAPR in 2004-2005. As an officer of the industry's promotional and governing body, Broxterman has been instrumental in helping the association to become a nationally recognized standard in the health care industry.

Broxterman is also a founder and board member of the Georgia Healthcare Marketer's Council, Atlanta's first marketing council for the health care industry. In addition, he is an active member of the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). In 1998, Broxterman earned the distinction of Professional, Academy of Healthcare Management (PAHM), a designation signifying excellence in managed care.

Before founding Pinnacle Health Group with partner John R. Couvillon, Broxterman was employed by a competing company as a marketing manager. Previously, he held sales and marketing positions at Imperial Chemical Corporation, the fourth largest chemical company in the world. He received an MBA from Xavier University (Ohio) and a B. S. in Chemistry from Miami University (Ohio).

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