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Gt Independence Appoints Chris Karkenny As Chief Executive Officer

RECENTLY ACQUIREDAug 31, 2026•8 days ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

GT Independence

Chris Karkenny
SturgisFinancial ServicesFinanceNon Profit

Description

GT Independence has named Chris Karkenny as chief executive officer to expand its national reach. Karkenny joins from NVISION Eye Centers and has over 25 years of leadership experience in high-growth environments within the healthcare sector.

Company Information

Company

GT Independence

Location

Sturgis, Michigan, United States

About

GT Independence's mission is to help individuals live their lives according to their choosing regardless of age or ability. Driven by years of experience with self-directed care, GT Independence supports individuals in directing their own home and community-based services by administering the financial, technical, and legal aspects of hiring and managing their own support staff. Founded in 2004, GT Independence is a family-owned, national financial management services provider that delivers specialized fiscal intermediary services to support individuals with disabilities and long-term care needs. The Carmichaels founded GT in 2004 after personally experiencing the rewards and challenges of helping a family member with self-directed services. GT Independence has expanded from its home state of Michigan to serve nearly 50,000 individuals across 17 states and the District of Columbia. For more information about GT Independence, please visit gtindependence.com. CONTACT: Shannon Riggs, 509-991-2691 SOURCE GT Independence

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