The Executive Management Team

Leading Your Digital Transformation Journey

Nick Patel

President

Nick Patel joined ThriveWell Tech in April 2018 and has more than 15 years of experience in strategic planning, finance, operations, and sales management in both domestic and international markets for Fortune 500 companies. Nick brings a proven history of delivering results and customer satisfaction to his role with ThriveWell Tech where he is responsible for business growth as well as the strategic planning and execution of technology hardware and software initiatives and programs.

MARCUS BRYAN

Vice President & Chief Information Officer

Marcus Bryan is a seasoned Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Brio, overseeing all aspects of Information Technology (IT), including strategic planning, operational execution, vendor management, and improving customer experience and satisfaction within the organization.

With over 27 years of dedicated experience in IT and over 15 in IT leadership, Marcus has amassed a wealth of expertise, with a notable 10 year focus on not-for-profit CCRC Senior Living and 13 years on Hospice and Palliative Care. His extensive background includes navigating complex mergers and acquisitions, optimization engagements, establishing industry-leading standards, and proficiently managing IT operations to drive organizational success.

Marcus holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering, complemented by a diverse array of IT certifications and continued education development.

WOODROW (WOODY) PRYOR

Vice President, Operations and Delivery

Woodrow (Woody) Pryor is an experienced IT executive with over 27 years of experience in the technology industry. He has held various leadership positions in both large and small companies and has a proven track record of driving business growth through innovative technology solutions. As the Vice President of IT for Thrivewell Tech, Woody is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company's IT operations, including infrastructure, software development, data management, and cybersecurity. He works closely with other senior executives to align technology initiatives with the company's overall business strategy and ensures that the IT department is delivering high-quality services and solutions to meet the needs of the business and our clients. Prior to joining the company, Woody held senior IT leadership positions at several other organizations, including a Fortune 500 company (CSC), where he led a large team of technology professionals in developing and implementing cutting-edge solutions to support business operations. He regularly attends industry conferences and events to stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in technology.

RICH MELENCIO

Senior Director, IT

Rich Melencio is a versatile professional who joined ThriveWell Tech in 2015. As Senior Director for IT, Rich manages projects of all sizes, developing key deliverables, and driving project success. With 8 of years’ experience in IT Data Analytics, he defines and executes the data platform strategy to enable the enterprise to make the best data-driven decisions, at scale, across functions. Rich excels at taking on extreme challenges, navigating organizational dynamics and forecasting and dismantling roadblocks to success.

CHRIS CUOMO

Director of Engineering

Chris Cuomo joined ThriveWell Tech in 2020 with 34 of expertise in setting up and maintaining networks for technology organizations. With strong leadership, communication and troubleshooting skills, Chris understands project management. He supports and protects multiple facets of the ThriveWell Tech network including establishing and maintaining network performance, building net configurations and connections, navigating network problems, and securing network systems by establishing and enforcing policies.

NANA DAVIS

Director of Service Desk & Business Systems

Nana Davis has been with ThriveWell Tech for 13 years and oversees Business Systems and Service Desk operations and support, while driving continuous improvement. Nana has experience in IT Customer Service, IT Service Management (ITSM), Service Level Management, Software Selections, Software Implementation/Conversion and Business Applications support in the senior living industry. Nana’s leads the implementation of industry best practices, and ensures the team delivers the highest level of services.

PAUL DEWITT

Cyber Security Architect

Paul DeWitt is a senior level cyber security architect who joined ThriveWell Tech in 2021. With years of industry experience, Paul ‘thinks like a malicious hacker as well as a big-picture business IT executive.” He equips partners with a strategy for defense against information security risks, a customized plan for managing security, and roadmap for maintaining network security infrastructure. Paul is an excellent communicator who functions as an enterprise security subject matter expert with a keen ability to explain complex topics to clients without a technical background.

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