Leadership

Norman Abdallah

Chief Executive Officer

Norman Abdallah joined the Reliant Rehabilitation team in 2023, serving as Chief Executive Officer. Norman brings a wealth of experience with over 25 years as a CEO/Board Member, having held pivotal positions in various restaurant and hospitality companies both within the United States and abroad.
With a strategic mindset and a focus on patient-centered care, Norman is committed to delivering unparalleled results for our patients and driving the growth and success of Reliant Rehabilitation. He places great importance on fostering a positive work environment for Reliant Rehabilitation’s team. He believes in empowering employees and cultivating their professional growth, as he recognizes that a committed and motivated workforce is fundamental to providing exceptional rehabilitation services. Under Norman’s visionary leadership, Reliant Rehabilitation partners with healthcare organizations to provide top-notch rehabilitation services nationwide.

Peggy Gourgues

President, SNF Division

Peggy Gourgues served as Chief Operating Officer of Reliant Rehabilitation since 2011, and was named President/COO of the SNF Division in 2025. She holds an M.A. in Speech Pathology from Louisiana State University and a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology. With over 30-year experience in healthcare, her career includes extensive clinical experience across home health, private practice, skilled nursing, and acute care hospital settings.

Peggy is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and an active member of the Healthcare Compliance Association. Since joining Reliant in 2004, Peggy has played a key role in shaping its success and remains committed to driving excellence in patient care and outcomes nationwide.

Clare Coleman

Division President, Senior Living Operations

Clare Coleman joined the Reliant Rehabilitation team in 2025, serving as Division President of Senior Living Operations. Clare brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience spanning clinical care and executive leadership across the senior living and post-acute care continuum.

Beginning her career as a Speech Pathologist, Clare developed a strong clinical foundation that continues to shape her leadership approach. She is deeply committed to advancing rehabilitation services within senior living communities, aligning clinical excellence with operational performance to drive quality outcomes and partner success. Clare is passionate about empowering teams, strengthening partnerships, and supporting programs that enhance resident wellness and independence across the communities Reliant serves.

Monte Green

Chief Financial Officer

Monte Green joined Reliant Rehabilitation in 2024 as Chief Financial Officer, bringing more than 25 years of experience focused on finance, strategy, and operations to the role. He started his career in financial services with firms including Bank of America, Lehman Brothers, and Imperial Capital. In 2015, he joined KMG Chemicals as Director of Corporate Development before advancing to Chief Financial Officer in 2018. After the sale of KMG Chemicals, he joined Smart Chemical Solutions in 2019 as Chief Financial Officer. Monte earned a BBA in Finance and Marketing from Texas Christian University and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Jodi Taylor

Chief People Officer

Jodi Taylor joined Reliant Rehabilitation in 2023 as Chief People Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in human resources, staffing and total rewards. She began her career as an HR trainee with GE Capital, eventually becoming Vice President. Jodi also held roles as Vice President of HR at Conagra Foods and then the Chief Human Resource Officer for a Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), EnvisionRxOptions and Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). Jodi has a BA in Business and Psychology from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas, and then earned a Master’s Degree in Organizational Psychology from Columbia University in New York City.

Juan F. Salas

Chief Information Officer

Juan F. Salas joins Reliant Rehabilitation, serving as Chief Information Officer, in October 2023. He brings over 25 years of experience as a progressive technology leader. Juan has held various senior technology executive positions with high-growth public and private equity and founder-led organizations. Most recently, Juan served as the Chief Information Officer for a large hospitality franchise, transforming customer-facing technologies, franchise technical services, and business intelligence reporting platforms.

Blending his strong strategic mindset, deep technical experience, and customer-centric focus, Juan will partner with executive leadership to deliver solutions enabling exceptional patient care.

Stephanie Parks

Chief Growth & Brand Officer, Reliant Shared Services

Stephanie Parks currently serves as the Chief Growth & Brand Officer for Reliant Shared Services. She joined the Reliant Rehabilitation team in 2007 and served as Chief Development Officer until 2005. She has more than 18 years of successful experience in the healthcare industry providing clinical, fiscal and strategic operations leadership.

Stephanie is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and the National Association of Professional Women, the latter of which named her a 2014 Executive Woman of the Year. Stephanie earned her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology and is a 2013 graduate of the Southern Methodist University – Cox School of Business MBA program.

Amy Phipps

Chief Clinical & Compliance Officer

Amy Phipps currently serves as the Chief Clinical and Compliance Officer for Reliant Rehabilitation with more than 25 years of healthcare experience. She holds an M.A. in Speech Language Pathology and is a certified member of the American Speech Language-Hearing Association. Amy also is certified in Healthcare Compliance and Healthcare Privacy Compliance, as well as being a member of the HealthCare Compliance Association. She is an active member of The National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies.

Anthony Stannard

SVP Development, Senior Living Operations

Anthony Stannard joined the Reliant Rehabilitation team in 2025 as Senior Vice President of Development for Senior Living Operations. Anthony brings more than a decade of experience as a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT), partnering with senior living operators to expand rehabilitation services and support community growth.

Beginning his career as a practicing clinician, Anthony offers a unique perspective that bridges patient care and strategic development. He leads the growth and expansion of Living Rehab, focusing on building strong operator partnerships and advancing service models that drive resident outcomes and operational success. Anthony is committed to supporting Reliant’s mission and delivering innovative rehabilitation solutions across the senior living sector.

Austin Lanham

Chief Legal & Administrative Officer

Austin Lanham joined the Reliant Rehabilitation team in 2014 where he serves as General Counsel. His duties include advising the executive team on strategic initiatives, drafting complex customer and supplier agreements, supporting compliance and employee related investigations, as well as managing all litigation matters. Prior to joining Reliant, he worked as a civil litigator in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.

A graduate of Texas A&M University, Austin completed his legal education at Florida Coastal School of Law. He currently is licensed as an attorney in the State of Texas and is a member of the Texas Bar Association and the American Health Lawyers Association.

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