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Doug Nafziger

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Chief Operating Officer at Embarc Advisors
📍 Chicago, Illinois, United States

Doug Nafziger is the Chief Operating Officer at Embarc Advisors, specializing in scaling PE-backed healthcare technology companies for profitable exits. With an MBA from the University of Notre Dame, he has a history of driving significant growth, notably achieving a 30x ROI as CEO of Solana and leading Sandata through two successful exits.

Outside of his executive roles, Doug is committed to community service, currently serving as a Member of the Board of Trustees for Sunshine Communities. His interests include exploring the practical applications of AI in daily life and considering how the future of work is evolving post-pandemic.

Unique fact: Doug is an inventor and holds a patent for a protective shield designed for medical patients with implanted devices.

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Experience
26 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
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PE Value Creation
His career is built on preparing PE-backed companies for profitable exits, emphasizing the connection between strategy and operational execution to drive growth.
Healthcare Tech Operations
Has spent nearly two decades as an operator, not a consultant, leading healthcare technology companies like Solana and Sandata through significant transformations.
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Career

Work history

6-2025
Chief Operating Officer
Embarc Advisors
1-2024
Member Board of Trustees
Sunshine Communities
7-2021 - 11-2024
Chief Administrative Officer
Sandata Technologies
10-2020 - 6-2021
Executive Vice President
Sandata Technologies
2-2011 - 9-2020
Chief Executive Officer
Solana
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Education
MBA
University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
2017 - 2019
Digital Initiative Program
Harvard Business School
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