H. Roger Mali is an accomplished healthcare executive and attorney with over two decades of experience in operational leadership, financial restructuring, and strategic advisory services. As Founder and CEO of Elevate North Group, Roger leads a premier healthcare consulting firm specializing in acquisitions, turnaround management, insolvency planning, operations improvement, census and occupancy development and revenue cycle optimization. His expertise spans all major healthcare sectors, including skilled nursing, hospitals, behavioral health, hospice, and home health, as well as insurance and network systems.

Previously, Roger served as Owner and Managing Director of a skilled nursing and assisted living focused business, where he transformed a five-person startup into a multi-state enterprise operating 30 facilities and employing more than 2,900 team members. Under his leadership, this company went through a complex turnaround, in which Roger restructured over $170 million in debt and equity, and successfully recapitalized the company.  Roger exited from his majority and controlling interest in 2022.  Roger also spearheaded new facility construction and development, regulatory compliance programs, and innovative reimbursement strategies that maximized Medicaid and Medicare revenue.

Before entering healthcare operations, Roger practiced law as a Partner at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP, specializing in real estate, bankruptcy, and corporate restructuring. He represented lenders, borrowers, and multi-tiered companies in complex transactions, workouts, and global bankruptcies. His legal foundation, combined with operational expertise, positions him uniquely to navigate the intersection of healthcare, finance, and compliance.

Roger holds a J.D. cum laude from Wayne State University Law School and a B.A. from Bowdoin College. He is actively engaged in industry leadership, and previously served on Michigan’s Nursing Home COVID-19 Task Force and has had several speaking engagements at national healthcare conferences. His career reflects a consistent ability to stabilize distressed assets, drive growth, and deliver sustainable value for stakeholders.