Former Buyers.
Now Your Advocates.

Michael Stroup

Co-Founder & Managing Partner

Michael has been advising healthcare companies for over 25 years, as an Investment Banker, Consultant, and most recently, as a Mergers & Acquisitions executive for three highly-successful private equity-backed portfolio companies.

Prior to founding Integrus Partners, Michael was Chief Development Officer for Geode Health, a KKR-backed company that acquires and builds Psychiatry practices. Michael was an early employee and key contributor to growing this 2021 start up into a true leader in the rapidly expanding Outpatient Mental Health sector.

Prior to Geode, Michael was Chief Growth Officer for Southern Veterinary Partners, a Shore Capital-backed company that is one of the largest acquirers of veterinary practices, growing to over $200M in EBITDA during his tenure.

Prior to Southern Veterinary Partners, Michael was Senior Vice President of Development and Head of Strategy for United Surgical Partners International, a Welsh Carson-founded company that has acquired or developed over 480 Ambulatory Surgery Centers and physician-owned hospitals, growing from $250M to over $1.5B in EBITDA during his 11-year tenure.

Earlier in his career, Michael was an Investment Banker with two top Wall Street firms: JP Morgan and RBC Capital Markets and a Consultant for Mercer.

Tripp Hobbs

Co-Founder & Partner

Tripp has held Mergers & Acquisitions roles in three different healthcare sectors. Prior to launching Integrus Partners, Tripp helped lead M&A efforts at Rock Dental Brands.

Prior to Rock Dental, Tripp worked with Michael at Geode Health, acquiring the core founding practices of this KKR-backed mental health venture. Prior to Geode, Tripp also worked with Michael at Southern Veterinary Partners, where he immediately made a huge impact, establishing and expanding a highly-productive outreach effort — identifying, qualifying and building relationships with high-priority Seller practices.

Colin Basinski

Associate

Colin Basinski is an Associate on Integrus Partners' Investment Banking Team, where he plays a key role in advising clients through each stage of the transaction process. He is passionate about serving his clients and takes pride in helping them navigate complex deals with clarity and confidence.

Prior to joining Integrus, Colin advised on sell-side M&A transactions at Skytale Group and Citizens Bank, specializing in healthcare sectors such as physician practice management, consumer healthcare, and healthcare services. Before banking, Colin began his career at Crowe LLP, where he supported leading fintech companies with Anti-Financial Crime consulting services.

Charlie Grant

Associate

Charlie Grant is an Associate at Integrus Partners, where he supports M&A advisory across the healthcare services sector, including dental practices, veterinary clinics, and medical spas. Charlie is actively involved in every stage of the deal process, supporting clients through complex transactions with clarity and precision.

Before joining Integrus, Charlie was an Investment Banking Analyst at MarshBerry, a boutique investment bank specializing in the insurance and wealth management industries. There, he contributed to a variety of engagements, including sell-side M&A, buy-side due diligence, and valuation advisory for clients.

Matt Ritchie

Business Development Manager

Matt Ritchie brings a wealth of experience in business development and relationship-building to Integrus Partners. Prior to joining the team, Matt founded and sold a service-based business, gaining invaluable insight into the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship.

He also founded a digital marketing agency focused on helping small business owners reach their ideal clients through tailored strategies. In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Matt held the position of Director of Partnerships at Outreach, Inc., a marketing agency for faith-based nonprofits, where he developed strategic partnerships and grew key relationships.