MITCHELL J. VEST
Hendersonville,TN
Summary
Senior operations and sales executive with 10+ years of experience scaling multi-site healthcare and retail service organizations. Proven $80M P&L leader with deep expertise in revenue growth, M&A integration, greenfield expansion, and field execution across complex, distributed environments. Known for building high-trust leadership teams, driving disciplined operational performance while navigating change, and translating strategy into sustained results.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Vice President
HearingLife
06.2023 - Current
- Full P&L ownership of an $80M, 162-location operation across 8 states
- Delivered 5% YoY organic growth (2023–24) and 6% YoY growth (2024–25) in a mature, competitive market.
- Drove 12% YoY sales contribution growth in 2023 and 15% YoY growth in 2024–25.
- Led regional leadership team of 3 Area Directors and 11 District Managers.
- Designed and launched a People Leader Development Program, strengthening bench depth and succession.
- Led 10 Denovo clinic launches and integrated 4 acquisitions with zero turnover and 110% budget attainment.
- Partnered cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Marketing, IT, HR, L&D, RCM, and M&A.
- Spearheaded initiatives in BI modernization, scheduling optimization, call-list performance, and leader onboarding.
- 2024 Regional Vice President of the Year.
Area Director
HearingLife
12.2021 - 06.2023
- Delivered 17% YoY growth (2022); named People Leader of the Year.
- Helped integrate 3 acquisitions while sustaining growth and retention.
- Co-developed the Daily Business Review Playbook for Field Leaders, reinforcing execution discipline.
- Co-led Over-Discounting Reduction Initiative, decreasing discounted sales by 10% and saving ~$2M annually.
- Designed and led a regional leadership development conference.
- Mentor, District Manager-in-Training Program.
- Graduate, HearingLife Amplify Program (High-Impact Leadership & Financial Forecasting – Northwestern University).
District Manager
HearingLife
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Managed $7M P&L across 15 clinics with 5% YoY growth.
- Led cross-functional initiatives for acquisition integration, sales process redesign, systems alignment, and compensation integration.
District Manager (West & Southeast)
AccuQuest Hearing Centers
11.2013 - 09.2020
- Full P&L responsibility for an $18M business across 37 locations.
- Led 9 Denovo expansions across AZ, TN, and GA.
- Implemented a company-wide Diagnostic Evaluation Process, driving higher ASP and organic growth.
- District Manager of the Year (2017).
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature
Brigham Young University
Provo, UTSkills
- Staffing and P&L Leadership ($80M)
- Multi-Site Operations (160 Locations)
- M&A Integration & Post-Close Execution
- Greenfield Expansion & Market Entry
- Revenue Growth & Margin Optimization
- Leadership Development & Succession
- KPI-Driven Operating Cadence
- Cross-Functional Executive Leadership
- Strategic Decision-making
Timeline
Regional Vice President
HearingLife
06.2023 - Current
Area Director
HearingLife
12.2021 - 06.2023
District Manager
HearingLife
09.2020 - 12.2021
District Manager (West & Southeast)
AccuQuest Hearing Centers
11.2013 - 09.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Chinese Language & Literature
Brigham Young University