About Solara Surgical Partners
20+ Years of Ambulatory Surgery Center Success
Solara Surgical Partners was founded more than 20 years ago, in 2003, as a specialty hospital company joint ventured with physicians.
Over the years, we have evolved to specialize in ambulatory surgery centers in collaboration with physician groups, hospitals and healthcare systems. Since 2009, we have focused on providing operational management for existing ASCs, making this our sole focus and core expertise.
Solara Surgical Partners Operations Locations
Solara is a full-service, privately held company with corporate offices in Oklahoma City, OK, and Southlake, TX. Our leadership team brings more than 100 years of combined experience in the ASC market, guiding our affiliates through every stage of the business life cycle.
Solara’s Mission is to create a profitable and healthy culture for our affiliates through
People
Develop and train people of integrity to create healthy cultures.
Partnerships
Intentional, proactive partnerships that are independent, responsive, and collaborative.
Performance
Responsive removal of every obstacle for organizational efficiency & profitability.
Solara’s Vision
We empower & support teams to achieve unparalleled excellence in the healthcare industry.
Solara’s Values Relationships
Easy to work with
Ethical Excellence
Do what we say
Expertise
Know what we are doing
The Solara Team
Oklahoma City, OK
Chad Sandvig
President & Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Sandvig’s healthcare experience over the years has been focused on the operational and financial performance of surgical facilities. In 2004, he co-founded Cornerstone Surgical Partners and served as the President and Chief Operating Officer for their ambulatory surgery centers. Cornerstone initially began with ambulatory surgery center development and management, before growing into several other modalities including urgent care, diagnostic imaging and revenue management. Prior to Cornerstone, he was the Vice President of Operations for Surgis.
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Mr. Sandvig received his Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma City University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oklahoma State University. He is married with two daughters and loves to spend time in the great outdoors.
Steve Hockert
Chief Development Officer
Steve Hockert, FACHE, has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare sector, both as a practicing clinician and healthcare executive. After obtaining a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Oklahoma in Physical Therapy in 1997, his career quickly transitioned into executive leadership. Steve completed his Master of Healthcare Administration in 2007 and is currently a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives.
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Steve has served in a variety of leadership roles over the last 20 years, including his most recent position as Chief Development Officer for Solara Surgical Partners beginning in November of 2019. Steve has proven experience in de novo hospital and ambulatory surgery center development; clinic, urgent care and hospital management, and is currently an active Board member for several related businesses. Entities under his leadership have earned many accolades including multiple Hospital of the Year awards, Most Improved Hospital and Patients’ Choice Awards.
Steve Hockert, FACHE was published in the September 2023 edition of Becker’s ASC Review. To read, click here.
Steve Hockert, FACHE and James Farmer were published in the February 2022 edition of Cardiac Interventions Today. To read, click here.
Dana Solomon
VP of Revenue Cycle
Dana is a healthcare manager with more than 25 years of medical business office experience, including management of office operations in multi-state client settings. She also has extensive knowledge and understanding of medical billing procedures for hospitals, ASCs, pharmacies, DME and even multi-state physician billing. Her experience also includes compliance and governmental audits such as MAC, RAC, CERT, and Medicaid, as well as JCAHO and AAAHC Accreditation.
James Farmer
Director; Business Development
James received his training as a certified surgical technologist in the United States Army and later became a surgical first assistant. He founded Advantage Healthcare Associates in 2004 and has since assisted more than 30 physician groups in the development of ASC’s throughout the United States.
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James brings a clinical perspective to assist in the design phase from his years of experience in surgery. With a goal of maximizing surgical throughput, James prioritizes value engineering to keep projects within budget. His intimate knowledge of operating room facilitates streamlined medical equipment planning and staffing efficiency – all with a focus on patient safety and satisfaction.
James Farmer and Steve Hockert, FACHE were published in the February 2022 edition of Cardiac Interventions Today. To read, click here.
Cyndi Johnston
VP of Regulatory and Risk Management
With more than 15 years of healthcare experience, including operations and development of both ASCs and hospitals, Cyndi is committed to ensuring the clinical and regulatory model for each related business is successful. Cyndi has experience in all aspects of healthcare operations, including staffing, credentialing, corporate compliance, inventory management, governance, risk management, life safety, information systems, infection prevention, building design and development, quality assurance, and medication management.
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With a nursing background, Cyndi has experience in driving result-oriented care processes that improve patients’ outcomes, stewarding the effective and efficient use of healthcare resources, and maintaining the progressive knowledge of state, federal, and regulatory agency standards. As the Director of Clinical Development, Cyndi initiates and prepares all aspects of nursing, operational, and developmental initiatives. She strives for clinical excellence in patient-centered environments that culminates in continuous clinical improvement, high-quality care, and an exceptional patient experience.
Cyndi currently maintains a bachelor’s degree in science and holds the prestigious Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC) credential. Cyndi is certified in healthcare compliance and is an instructor of Pediatric Advanced Life Support and Basic Life Support. Cyndi is also a member of numerous healthcare organizations.
Jeff Bibb
Director of Corporate Procurement
Jeff began his career as a surgical orderly, and today – with more than 30 years of healthcare experience – he still continues to increase his healthcare knowledge daily. He has held many positions during his career, including Surgery and Endoscopy technician, Director of Materials Management, Director of Ancillary Services, and Chief Operations Officer for more than 10 years.
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Jeff’s responsibilities have included survey preparedness and accreditation, contract management, compliance, personnel, and implementing award-winning cost savings initiatives. He has also been involved in both ASC and hospital remodels and expansions.
Jeff has been married for more than 30 years and has one daughter who is currently pursuing a degree in the medical field as well. His hobbies include vacationing with family, ATV riding, classic car shows and the outdoors.
Laurie Weathers
Associate Vice President; Network Integration
Laurie A. Weathers, MBA, CMPE joined Solara in November, 2020 as the CEO of First Med Primary Care and Urgent Care. After completing a successful acquisition of FirstMed to Cohesive Healthcare in October 2023, Laurie now serves as the Associate Vice President of Network Integration for Solara. Having worked more for than 25 years in healthcare leadership and physician practice management, Laurie has held operational leadership positions for health systems and large independent specialty groups throughout her career.
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Most recently, Laurie served as the Vice President of Specialty Clinics/Physicians for the Sisters of Mercy Health System for the Oklahoma community as well as Director of Operations. Prior to Mercy, Laurie was the Practice Administrator for Cancer Care Associates, a statewide oncology practice with 48 oncologists, where she was operationally responsible for seven oncology clinics – including three comprehensive cancer centers. Just prior to joining Solara, Laurie operated a practice management consultancy, providing operations consulting services for independent physician practices.
Laurie earned her Master of Business Administration from Oklahoma Christian University and earned her undergraduate degree from Southern Nazarene University in Organizational Leadership. She has her board certification in the American College of Healthcare Executives and has a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.
In her free time, Laurie teaches a graduate level class titled, ‘Hospital Operations Leadership’ in the Oklahoma Christian University MBA program. She enjoys running, traveling, cooking and gardening.
Rhonda Brown
VP of Transitions Services
Rhonda brings more than 22 years of nursing experience and ten years of healthcare leadership experience to Solara, including leadership expertise in her roles as chief nursing officer and chief operating officer. She also brings more than 15 years of surgical experience in clinical and leadership roles, including cardiac cath lab, endoscopy and surgical services.
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Rhonda is recognized for her passion in servant leadership – mentoring and developing leaders to advance the surgical healthcare environment. She has extensive experience in organizational management, process improvement, change management, staff development and conflict resolution. She strives for excellence in healthcare using LEAN principles, evidence-based practice and data analytics to improve safety and organizational practice. She is focused on development strategies, engaging teams across all domains to increase operational and financial performance of surgical facilities.
Rhonda earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Oklahoma City University in Oklahoma City, OK and graduated with a Master of Legal Studies in Healthcare Law from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, American College of Healthcare Executives, and Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses.
Marc McComas
VPO of Regional Operations
Marc McComas is a native Oklahoman equipped with nearly 20 years’ experience as an executive in healthcare. His operational and management experience ranges from hospitals and clinics to post-acute and ASC settings. Marc champions team-oriented work environments in which all personnel are empowered to achieve individual, team and organizational goals.
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Marc’s expertise encompasses a wide variety of healthcare areas, including contract negotiations, budget administration, business development and financial management. His staff recruitment tactics focus on the development of relationships with physicians as well as team facilitation and engagement, while maintaining a sharp focus on service line analytics, utilization management, business metric reporting and legal liability management.
His previous positions include Administrator at APEX Surgery Center, Executive Director at Halo Hospice, Director of Operations at Mercy Clinic, and CEO of Haven Behavioral Hospital-Denver. Marc earned his BS in Business Administration from Southern Nazarene University.
Southlake, TX
Kyle Pewitt
Chief Financial Officer
Kyle has more than 25 years of executive leadership experience in operations and organizational transformation, as well as financial management. In his many years working for a $17 billion consumer products company, Mr. Pewitt served as VP of Finance and Administration in the strategic business development arm of the company, responsible for the overall relationship and profitability for key strategic alliances. In addition to healthcare, his experience encompasses logistics, financial management and the non-profit sector.
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Kyle graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Accounting. He also received an MBA in International Business Management from Oklahoma Baptist University.
Careers
Work For Solara Surgical Partners.
Whether If you are interested in working for Solara to help physicians build and manage the ASC of their dreams, or you’re a surgeon interested in an ASC role, you might find exactly what you’re looking for.
ASC Development
Partner With Solara.
Partnering with Solara to develop your ASC from the ground up allows you to maintain control over the key decisions that matter most, while entrusting Solara with the management of administrative and business responsibilities.
ASC Management
At Solara, ASC management goes beyond business operations.
Our focus is on patient care, growth strategies, efficiency and even helping our clients get in the best possible position to sell, should you choose to pursue that option.