The Values That Set Us Apart
CLEAR
We have clarity of purpose, and act with honesty and transparency.
COMMITTED
We’re passionate about all that we do and strive to be the best. We’re committed to each other, our clients, our partners and our community.
CLIENT-FOCUSED
We’re driven to solve client challenges and help their practices run better, while providing a great patient experience at the same time.
Our Leadership
MIKE LAMB
Mike Lamb
Chief Executive Officer
Mike Lamb brings a strong background of executive leadership in technology and digital healthcare. During his time at Clearwave, he's helped the organization gain for it's industry-leading solutions, gaining recognition including, Top 100 Software Companies of 2023, Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces of 2023 and G2 Crowd: Highest User Adoption. Lamb himself, was named to the list of Top 50 SaaS CEOs of 2023 by The Software Report and recognized as a 2024 Georgia Titan 100 CEO.
Prior to Clearwave, Lamb spent more than 20 years at ADP in senior sales and operations leadership across major and global client segments, followed by seven years as COO and then CEO of Viverae/SimplyWell, an employer wellness company. As Division Vice President and General Manager at ADP, Mike was responsible for 17,000 clients at their southeast service center, generating over $260 million in revenue. Later, under his leadership as Division Vice President of Implementation, his teams launched more than 1,000 client implementations annually, producing $450 million in total recurring revenue. Under his leadership at Viverae/SimplyWell, the company tripled revenues and clients.
Mike’s experience of success and growth places Clearwave in a strong position to continue solving its client’s problems – reducing patient and staff workload, providing excellent patient experience, and accelerating revenue collection. “I’m first and foremost all about finding opportunities to evolve our solutions to fit our clients’ needs—both present and future. I’m also very focused on building a company that can grow and show repeatable excellence in everything we do. Building on our great foundation of successful clients, we have a clear opportunity to be both the patient and practice solution of choice,” said Mike.
Lamb's efforts are visible through Clearwave’s record sales and product enhancement growth, launching new products like Clearwave Scheduling, Clearwave Communications and Multi-Factor Eligibility™. As an agent of change, Lamb recognizes the importance of establishing lasting vendor-partner relationships, leading to the launch of clearwaveCARE.
KRISTEN BRYANT
Kristen Bryant
SVP of Marketing & Revenue Operations
Kristen Bryant leads all marketing and sales development efforts to drive Clearwave’s growth and market leadership as a modern patient engagement platform. With more than ten years of experience in creating and implementing ROI-based marketing strategies for technology and software companies, Kristen brings deep expertise to her role, backed by a proven track record. Prior to joining Clearwave, Mrs. Bryant was Vice President of Demand Generation for Net Health, where she managed all marketing and sales development efforts to drive the company’s expansion. Mrs. Bryant’s healthcare background includes over a decade of healthcare information technology experience in management, business development, sales operations, marketing and M&A integrations. In addition to Net Health, Mrs. Bryant held positions at Optima Healthcare Solutions and McKesson Corporation.
Lauren Thames
Lauren Thames
Vice President of Product Management
Lauren Thames has an impressive tenure of nearly 19 years at Clearwave and is now VP of Product Management. She has been instrumental in advising the executive team and managing product development and integration implementation to enhance provider profitability and productivity. Under her expert leadership, the product team operates cohesively, driven by her commitment to alignment and the delivery of top-tier products and services to Clearwave’s customers, a heavy feat in the ever-changing healthcare industry. Thames’ tenure includes positions as Customer Experience Director and Solution Manager. She earned her degree from Georgia State University and a PMC Level III certification from Pragmatic Institute. Thames’ works closely with cross-functional teams including Customer Success, Sales and Marketing to continuously ensure Clearwave’s product roadmap aligns with industry, prospect and client needs. As a leader in the healthcare industry, Thames was recognized by The Software Report as one of the Top 50 Women Leaders in SaaS.
BRIAN RUBIN
Brian Rubin
Chief Financial Officer
Brian has over 30 years’ experience working in the healthcare industry in finance as well as operational roles. Prior to joining Clearwave, Brian served as Vice President of Finance at Press Ganey Associates, a leader in helping organizations transform the care experience.
Additionally, Brian served in leadership positions for 10 years at R1 RCM (formerly Accretive Health). Prior to his time at R1 RCM, Brian served in management roles at Huron Consulting Group, as well as Ernst & Young LLP, enabling healthcare clients to make optimal financial and operational decisions.
CORY KIRSPEL
Cory Kirspel
Chief Technology Officer
Cory Kirspel is a tenured CTO, who has spent 30+ years leading R&D organizations. Kirspel had a significant tenure as the CTO of Vatica Health, where he was instrumental in steering product management, software engineering, IT, security and corporate systems, while managing a substantial annual budget and a diverse, international team. His strategic vision led to notable achievements such as earning "Best in KLAS" distinctions and obtaining crucial security certifications, which collectively enhanced the company's market position and operational excellence.
At Clearwave, Kirspel will lead the R&D department with a focus on developing and enhancing the product roadmap, fostering innovation and ensuring robust security and seamless integrations. His role is critical in a healthcare technology environment, where identifying new opportunities for advancement and evolving solutions to meet changing market demands is paramount. With his deep industry experience and proven leadership abilities, Kirspel is poised to drive significant advancements in healthcare technology, ensuring Clearwave remains at the forefront of the industry.
Elizabeth Jones
Elizabeth Jones
Senior Vice President of Customer Success
Elizabeth Jones leads client operations including implementation, client support, and client success and is ultimately responsible for converting and retaining client revenue. She brings more than 25 years of experience in customer facing roles across technology, financial services, and healthcare organizations. Prior to joining Clearwave, she managed and scaled client teams in both large and small technology companies, most recently as Division Vice President at ADP. She has a degree in Industrial Engineering and Operations Research from the University of California, Berkeley.
BRIAN STONE
Brian Stone
Chief Strategy Officer & Co-Founder
Brian brings a wealth of knowledge to Clearwave, including more than 35 years of executive experience in the healthcare industry.
Before joining Clearwave, Brian served as CEO of MDexchange, an enterprise and communitywide, web-based patient record and communication system. As one of the original founders and investors in MDexchange, Brian possesses a great deal of knowledge on the complexities of integrating with numerous healthcare stakeholders. His experience also includes the development and sale of two national outpatient imaging companies, Signal Medical Services and LINC Scientific Imaging. Brian has served on the board of Jvion, LLC, a predictive analytics company, since its inception in 2012.
Kristy Williams
Kristy Williams
Vice President of Human Resources
Kristy Williams brings a wealth of experience in HR leadership as the Vice President of Human Resources at Clearwave and is dedicated to fostering a culture of engagement of belonging within the company. Williams joined Clearwave in January of 2021, during the middle of the pandemic, to help Clearwave navigate the ongoing challenges of hybrid and remote workforces. She has provided senior-level experience to our HR structure during a period of continued growth for the company. Williams has upgraded our recruiting and talent management processes, spearheaded employee engagement growth and driven high-impact development and training programs. Since Williams joined and has helped to elevate Clearwave’s approach to employee management and recognition, Clearwave has been named a Top Place to Work in Atlanta and continues to see record-high employee promoter scores. Williams has an impressive track record of working with organizations, including Diversified and CSG International, where she developed key HR strategies. Her education from Valdosta State University and certifications like PHR and SHRM-CP further underline her expertise in human resource management. William's continued efforts are focused on driving growth through people-focused initiatives and sustaining a dynamic workplace culture.
Lee Smith
Lee Smith
Vice President of Sales
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Lee Smith is a tenured sales leader, bringing 20+ years of B2B sales leadership experience, specializing in healthcare IT, capital equipment and various product launches. As Vice President of Sales at Clearwave, Smith will lead the sales team to achieve company revenue goals, deepen customer relationships and increase demand for Clearwave’s Patient-Led Self-Service Platform. With over two decades of sales and partnership experience, Smith brings a proven track record of driving business strategy, developing strategic partnerships and navigating complex sales cycles. Prior to joining Clearwave, Smith held leadership roles at organizations such as athenahealth, Waystar and Picis Clinical Solutions, where he developed channel partnerships and spearheaded national sales efforts. A graduate of Georgia Southern University and a former I-AA National Championship football team member, Smith's experience and track record are poised to ensure Clearwave remains a top choice for practices looking to enhance revenue, optimize staffing and boost patient satisfaction.
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