Brad Bickham Returns as Addus HomeCare Interim COO

FRISCO, Texas—Addus HomeCare Corporation, a provider of homecare services, announced Heather Dixon, president and chief operating officer, is no longer with the company. Brad Bickham, former president and chief operating officer at Addus, has agreed to return as chief operating officer on an interim basis, effective immediately, for a period of one year.

“On behalf of the board and the entire company, I want to thank Heather for her dedication and leadership, and for her contributions to Addus during her time with the company both as a director and more recently as part of executive management,” said Dirk Allison, CEO. “She has been an important member of the team, and we are grateful for her partnership. We also appreciate her commitment to our mission, which will continue in her absence. We wish her the best in her next chapter.”

Allison continued to say the company is pleased to welcome Bickham back as chief operating officer.

“Brad’s deep knowledge of our operations, his strong relationships across the organization, and his proven track record of execution make him the ideal leader to ensure seamless continuity and flexibility during this transition,” Allison said. “Brad played a central role in building Addus into the company it is today—growing our personal care platform, expanding into hospice and home health and driving the disciplined acquisition strategy that has been core to our growth. We are grateful for his willingness to step back in and continue serving the company and mission he cares so deeply about.”