CHICAGO—BrightStar Care, a provider of nurse-led homecare, skilled care and medical staffing services, announced the appointment of Josh Wall as CEO. Wall succeeds Andy Ray.
Wall joins BrightStar Care with more than two decades of experience.
"I'm honored to join BrightStar Care at such an exciting time for both the company and the homecare industry," said Wall. "BrightStar Care brings together two things I'm deeply passionate about: helping franchise owners build successful businesses and delivering exceptional care to families. I look forward to partnering with our franchisees, caregivers, nurses and team members to build on the strong foundation that’s already in place while continuing to innovate, grow and create even greater value across the network.”
Wall most recently served as chief operating officer of Unleashed Brands, a youth enrichment franchise platform. In that role, he oversaw franchise operations, franchise development, franchisee support and mergers and acquisitions across a portfolio of brands, including Urban Air Adventure Park, Sylvan Learning, The Little Gym, Water Wings Swim School, Snapology, Premier Martial Arts and Class 101.
Previously, Wall served as chief growth officer for Unleashed Brands and chief franchise officer for Urban Air Adventure Park. Earlier in his career, he spent 16 years with Christian Brothers Automotive, ultimately serving as partner and chief development officer, where he helped grow the brand from 21 locations to more than 350 locations while building one of the franchise industry's strongest records for Average Unit Volume and Total Owner Benefit.