Our Team
Michael Talerico, MBA
- President
Education
- M.B.A. — Penn State University
- B.A. — Lafayette College
Mr. Talerico brings more than 25 years of experience providing strategic consulting services to hospitals and healthcare systems nationwide. He possesses extensive expertise in designing and implementing Strategic Cost Management Programs that deliver measurable financial improvements while maintaining a strong focus on quality outcomes and operational performance. His work has supported healthcare organizations ranging from community hospitals to large academic medical centers in achieving sustainable operational and workforce efficiencies.
Prior to founding Envigorate, Mr. Talerico served as General Manager at Stanley Healthcare Solutions, where he oversaw consulting divisions specializing in strategic cost management, EMR implementation and optimization, and e-learning initiatives. Earlier in his career, he served as Vice President at Delta Health Systems, leading consulting operations, developing productivity reporting, marketing strategy, and consultant recruitment initiatives.
Throughout his consulting career, Mr. Talerico has led improvement initiatives in more than 100 healthcare institutions nationwide. In addition to his operational expertise, he has conducted numerous leadership training workshops for supervisors, directors, and executive teams, and has been a featured speaker at industry conferences focused on organizational effectiveness, leadership, and healthcare productivity improvement.
Professional Affiliations & Certifications
- Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives
- Member, Healthcare Financial Management Association
Gregory Hair, MS, BSN, RN
Vice President
Education
- M.S. Nursing Administration — Clemson University
- B.S.N. (Summa Cum Laude) — Clemson University
Gregory Hair is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience across nursing operations, strategic planning, and multi-site healthcare management. Throughout his career, he has led large-scale operational and patient care initiatives within major academic health systems, specializing in emergency services, workforce optimization, performance analytics, and sustainable cost management. His expertise in operational redesign, KPI development, and data-driven decision-making enables organizations to improve patient outcomes while enhancing operational efficiency and long-term growth.
Kathleen Hirsch-Lanute, PhD, MBA, MSN, RN, CEN, NEA-BC
Consulting Director
Education
- PhD — Walden University
- M.B.A. — Wilmington University
- M.S.N. — Wilmington University
- B.S.N. — University of the State of New York
Dr. Kathleen Hirsch-Lanute is an accomplished healthcare executive with more than 30 years of leadership experience spanning emergency care, trauma services, critical care, and hospital operations. Her background includes executive roles such as Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Vice President of Nursing, where she has led major operational initiatives, hospital openings, regulatory readiness efforts, and performance improvement programs. Dr. Hirsch-Lanute is recognized for her ability to align clinical operations, staffing strategy, and organizational goals to enhance patient care delivery and operational excellence across diverse healthcare environments.
Patrick T. Farrell
Consulting Director
Education
- B.A. — University of Maryland
Patrick T. Farrell has more than a decade of healthcare consulting experience focused on workforce productivity, operational improvement, and strategic cost management across clinical and ancillary departments. His work includes the design and implementation of productivity studies, operational benchmarking initiatives, and frontline leadership engagement to improve efficiency and drive measurable results. In addition to his consulting expertise, Mr. Farrell brings experience in healthcare technology implementation and patient experience solutions, providing clients with a well-rounded operational perspective across diverse healthcare settings.
Rick Ray
Consulting Director
Education
- Post-Master’s Certificate
- M.H.A. — Georgia State University
- M.B.A. — Georgia State University
- B.S. Biology — Kennesaw State University
Rick Ray is an experienced healthcare operations and strategy executive with extensive expertise in process redesign, business intelligence, workforce productivity, and healthcare transformation initiatives. His leadership experience includes executive operational oversight within internationally recognized healthcare organizations, where he managed budgeting, staffing optimization, quality performance, and strategic planning initiatives. Mr. Ray specializes in helping healthcare organizations improve operational efficiency through data analytics, benchmarking, workflow redesign, and executive-level performance reporting.
Shannon Harris, BSIE, MBB, MCA
Consulting Director
Education
- B.S. Industrial Engineering — Clemson University
- Master Black Belt Certification — GE Healthcare
- Master Change Agent Certification — GE Healthcare
Shannon Harris brings more than 20 years of healthcare operations and performance improvement experience, with specialized expertise in labor productivity, Lean Six Sigma, and organizational change management. Her strategic and analytical approach has helped healthcare organizations implement sustainable productivity programs, improve operational performance, and strengthen leadership development across clinical and corporate environments.
Sharon McCoy, PhD
Consulting Director
Education
- B.S. — Temple University
- M.S. — Temple University
- PhD — Temple University
Dr. Sharon McCoy is an experienced healthcare consultant and project leader specializing in operational analysis, workforce productivity, and resource optimization across both clinical and ancillary services. Her expertise spans Radiology, Pharmacy, Cardiac Cath, Physical Therapy, Laboratory Services, and ambulatory operations, where she has led time-and-motion studies, implemented automated staffing systems, and developed performance monitoring solutions. Dr. McCoy is highly regarded for her ability to help healthcare organizations improve operational efficiency, strengthen reporting processes, and implement sustainable cost management strategies.
Tarey Ray, RN
Consulting Director
Education
- M.S.H.A. — University of St. Francis
- B.S.N. — Georgia Baptist College of Nursing
Tarey Ray is a highly accomplished healthcare executive with more than 35 years of leadership experience in nursing operations, strategic planning, and healthcare system management. Her career includes senior executive roles such as Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and Corporate Senior Vice President of Nursing for major multi-hospital systems. She has extensive expertise in workforce productivity, acuity-based staffing, operational transformation, and quality improvement initiatives, helping organizations enhance patient care delivery while driving operational and financial performance.