HippVinci, the holding company for Telligen, a 100 percent employee-owned ESOP company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Terrence J. Leahy, J.D., to its board of directors.
Mr. Leahy is a nationally recognized leader in employee ownership and has piloted one of the nation’s largest ESOPs through a period of rapid growth and development. As the current Executive Chair and former CEO of MyPath, he has led a provider of education, therapeutic, and community services for individuals with disabilities and other challenges. Through its 2,000 “Owners Who Care,” MyPath delivers vital services at more than 150 locations across two states and consistently ranks among the top 100 of the nation’s employee-owned organizations according to the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO).
A respected thought leader, Mr. Leahy brings extensive expertise in ESOP governance, strategic leadership, and operations in industries at the intersection of law, public policy, and regulation. Under his leadership, MyPath earned recognition as Wisconsin ESOP of the Year in 2021. He has successfully navigated complex issues including CEO succession, corporate governance, and strategic diversification, while leading major initiatives in rebranding, strategic planning, and board expansion.
Mr. Leahy’s governance experience includes serving on the Board of Directors of the National Center for Employee Ownership (NCEO), where he spearheaded the formation of a peer networking group of ESOP executives in healthcare, and as Chair of the Board of Directors of NHS-Northstar, a 100% ESOP-owned human services provider. He also serves on the Professional Advisory Board of Enterprise Opportunities, LLC, a nationally recognized advisor to ESOP companies.
“It is a true privilege to join the HippVinci Board of Directors and contribute to the continued success of an organization that exemplifies the transformative power of employee ownership,” said Leahy. “HippVinci’s commitment to improving health outcomes while fostering a culture of ownership deeply aligns with my experience and values. I’m honored to support an organization that leads with innovation and purpose—and to help shape a future where employee ownership drives both business excellence and meaningful impact.”
Prior to joining MyPath in 2008, Mr. Leahy served as Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Goodwill Industries of Southeastern Wisconsin and Metropolitan Chicago, Inc., the largest Goodwill organization in the nation, where he oversaw commercial services, human services, and administrative support operations.
Mr. Leahy is co-author of The Business of Human Services (Round Table Publishing 2012) and has spoken at national conferences on topics including employee ownership in healthcare and social services industries and executive hiring in ESOP companies. He graduated from Princeton University with cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa honors and holds a Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from Harvard Law School, and a Master’s in Business Administration, with distinction, from the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania.
The HippVinci board provides governance, leadership, and guidance in service of the company’s overall mission to improve health outcomes through proven health management solutions.
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About Telligen
For more than 50 years, Telligen has been transforming lives and economies by improving health. Telligen serves commercial clients and government programs at the federal, state and local level, improving health outcomes for millions of people nationwide. For more information, visit www.telligen.com.