Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH), a leading, diversified home care platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, today announced the appointment of Jerry Perchik to serve as Chief Legal Officer and Secretary, effective April 29, 2024.

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Jerry to the Chief Legal Officer and Secretary role. Jerry has a strong background in corporate law and a wealth of healthcare industry and regulatory experience. I have known Jerry for more than a decade and have great trust in his leadership and counsel. It is a pleasure to welcome Jerry to our Aveanna family, and I look forward to partnering with him as we continue to grow and execute our strategic plans,” said Jeff Shaner, Chief Executive Officer of Aveanna.

Jerry Perchik has more than fifteen years of corporate law experience in the healthcare industry. He most recently served as Chief Legal Officer for MedQuest Associates and has served in corporate leadership roles in a legal capacity for both publicly traded and private equity sponsored companies. “I am excited to join the Aveanna family. I have dedicated a significant portion of my professional career to supporting the care for medically complex children, adults, and seniors in their home. I look forward to working with Jeff and the entire leadership team at Aveanna in executing our 2024 strategic plans and positioning Aveanna as a leader in value-based care in the home,” said Jerry Perchik.

“The Board of Directors is delighted with the appointment of Jerry Perchik to lead our legal affairs team,” said Rod Windley, Aveanna's Chairman of the Board. “Having worked with Jerry in the past, I have great confidence in his legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and corporate leadership. We believe Jerry will be a terrific addition to the executive team at Aveanna as we continue our mission to revolutionize the way homecare is delivered, one patient at a time.”