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.

At Reliant, we believe that our most valuable asset is our dedicated and talented team of employees. They are the driving force behind our success and the reason why we continue to innovate and thrive in a competitive industry. We prioritize nurturing a positive and inclusive work culture where everyone is valued and empowered to contribute their unique skills and perspectives. We are proud to have a team that is motivated, driven, and committed to delivering excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of contract rehabilitation and positively impacting the senior healthcare industry.”

Peggy Gourgues

Chief Operating Officer

Peggy Gourgues is Chief Operating Officer of Reliant Rehabilitation. Peggy holds an M.A. in Speech Pathology, a Certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech-Language Pathology and has practiced in home health, private practice, skilled nursing and acute care hospital settings.

She is a certified member of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a member of the Healthcare Compliance Association and a 2014 Board Member of the National Association for the Support of Long-Term Care. Peggy has worked in healthcare management for the past 15 years and joined Reliant in 2004.

Every day we serve over 30,000 patients nationwide, and our goal is to return these patients to their communities with the best possible outcomes. We have thousands of success stories that serve as a testament to our clinicians who believe that CARE MATTERS.”

Stephanie Parks

Chief Development Officer

Stephanie Parks joined the Reliant Rehabilitation team as Vice President of Operations in 2007 and currently serves as the Chief Development Officer. 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.

Reliant has built a very solid therapy platform and proprietary systems to help ensure our therapists provide consistent, outcomes-driven results for the patients we serve. While it has been my privilege to be part of that creation process, it brings me even more satisfaction to invite and welcome more partner facilities into the Reliant family.”

Amy Phipps

Chief Clinical and 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.

Building a foundation of clinical support and compliance excellence for Reliant Rehabilitation has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. Clinical services and compliance's goal to foster clinical leaders in our industry is evident through our passionate employees who deliver quality care, successful outcomes and purposeful interactions with our patients and residents all while Doing the Right Thing! "

Austin Lanham

Chief Legal and 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.

What I love about this company is that every day we have thousands of employees working to improve the lives of a population who is incredibly deserving. I am proud to be able to support those efforts in my own small way."

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