John Ragan is a Board Member and Chief Executive Officer of invisionAZ, a not-for-profit organization whose goal is to create a framework whereby technology entrepreneurs have optimal access to growth capital in Arizona.
John is a Founding Member and Managing Director of Healthcare Futures, LLC and Innovative Healthcare Connections, LLC, two revenue cycle businesses in the healthcare sector which provides executive planning and strategic growth capital to hospitals, provider groups, and technology based healthcare companies. Previously, John served as owner and President of 80/20 Healthcare Solutions which was a third party liability business serving hospitals and physician groups around the country.
John served the Arizona Chamber of Commerce as it’s Chief Operating officer for over five years where he, among other duties, created (under the management eye of the Chamber) the Health System Alliance of Arizona, an Alliance between Banner Health, Honor Health, Dignity Health (now Common Spirit), and Abrazo Healthcare.
Prior to the Chamber, John held the position of Vice President of Business Development, Government Affairs, and Communications for TPI Composites (publicly traded on NASDAQ), one of the world’s largest manufacturer of composite wind blades and military vehicle applications. Prior to TPI, John held similar positions at First Solar (also publicly traded on NASDAQ), one of the world’s largest manufacturers of photovoltaic panels.
John was one of the Founding Partners of The Symington Group, an executive consulting group for businesses in the healthcare, energy, and finance sectors. He was also one of the Founders and Principals of Symington Private Equity Group which focused on providing early stage capital to unique Arizona business models.
John spent several years of his early career working on Capitol Hill. He worked for United States Senator Jon Kyl as a member of his policy staff. He also served U.S. Representative Matt Salmon as his Chief of Staff.
John is committed to giving back to the communities of Arizona. He has served on numerous Boards over the years including but not limited to, Make-A-Wish Foundation, St. Thomas the Apostle school, Desert Mission Foundation, and Xavier College Prep.
