Care Synergy

After more than a decade of visionary leadership, Care Synergy President and CEO Tim Bowen has announced his plans to retire on March 2, 2027.

Tim was Care Synergy's first employee and has helped build the organization into one of Colorado's leading nonprofit networks for hospice, palliative care, aging, PACE, and community-based healthcare services. His 40-year career in hospice care has left a lasting impact on countless patients, families, employees, and communities.

To ensure a seamless transition, Care Synergy has named Hospice Chief Operating Officer Tricia Ford as CEO Elect. Tricia brings more than 30 years of healthcare leadership experience and has spent nearly a decade helping guide Care Synergy's growth, innovation, and mission-driven work.

Please join us in celebrating Tim's extraordinary legacy and congratulating Tricia as she prepares to lead Care Synergy into its next chapter.

Learn more: https://caresynergynetwork.org/blog/17391/Care-Synergy-Announces-Leadership-Transition-as-CEO-Tim-Bowen-Plans-Retirement-Tricia-Ford-Named-CEO-Elect

This week, colleagues from across Care Synergy and its Affiliates gathered to celebrate and honor Pat Mehnert as she begins her well-earned retirement after seven years of dedicated service.

During her time with Care Synergy, Pat served first as Director of Corporate Compliance and Risk Management and later as Vice President of Quality, Compliance, and Education. Her leadership, expertise, and commitment have helped shape our organization in countless ways.

As many team members shared stories and reflections, Care Synergy President and CEO Tim Bowen noted that Pat truly embodied Care Synergy Mindset Principle #5: Assume Positive Intent. Pat consistently approached her work and her colleagues with kindness, trust, fairness, and a genuine belief in the goodness of others.

The celebration was filled with laughter, gratitude, and heartfelt memories—a fitting sendoff for a beloved colleague whose impact will be felt for years to come.

Thank you, Pat, for your leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication. We wish you all the best in this exciting new chapter!