AAC Co-CEOs on Their Atypical Leadership Approach

AAC’s co-CEOs, Ellen-Jo Boschert and David Hans, were featured in Becker’s Behavioral Health in October 2024, discussing their atypical model of leadership and why it works for them and for the organization at large. Boschert described her working relationship with Hans as very synergistic and agile. “We don’t have to reflect for days. We can get on a call, make a decision and process in real time with our team,” she said. In the article, the co-CEOs also discussed their current priorities for the organization, including cultivating company culture and improving patient experience. They discussed how these two initiatives are closely related. “That’s why it lines up the way it does, with people first and then patients,” Boschert explaine. “Because if we don’t have the right people doing the right things…then we’re not going to be able to serve our patients in the way they deserve.” Read the full article to learn more about Boschert, Hans, and their unique style of leadership.