Executives in Residence
The Executive-in-Residence position is an exciting addition to our program that directly benefits you as a student! The Executive-in-Residence generally makes a one to two year commitment and provides six to eight hours per week of their time conversing in classes, helping to reconcile academic and professional perspectives for students, and working with faculty.
Mr. Michael Hurlburt, '93M currently serves as the Chief Ambulatory Strategy Officer for Bon Secours Mercy Health and the President of their wholly owned Ambulatory Ventures division. In this role, he oversees all strategy, development, joint ventures and operations for the development, execution and operations of the systems high value ambulatory network. Prior to this role, Mr. Hurlburt served as the system’s Vice President of Strategy and Business Development and the Chief Network Integration Officer for the Cincinnati Region of Mercy Health. In this role, he partners with system and regional leadership to provide strategic direction and growth for the regions 5 acute care hospitals and ambulatory network.
Mr. Hurlburt had previous executive roles within USPI and serving as the President and CEO of PhyCare Management Services in South Dakota, leading the development of strategy, finance and operations of this privately held organization focusing on the management of surgical hospitals and affiliated physician group practices. He was also the Chairman and Chief Operating Officer of a privately held hospital company, owning 4 acute care hospitals throughout the Southeast.
He has a bachelor’s degree in business and health care administration from Bowling Green State University and a Masters of Hospital and Health Services Administration degree from Xavier University. He currently resides in Cincinnati, Ohio and is the proud father of 4 children, Genevieve, Charles Lucas, Julianna and Matthew Michael.
Waleed S. Fadayel is an accomplished healthcare executive and administrator with extensive experience in facility management, business development and grant acquisition. He has successfully spearheaded numerous initiatives, resulting in significant revenue growth and operational excellence.
In his professional career, Waleed has held Administrator and Executive Director roles at various healthcare facilities across Ohio. His expertise spans all aspects of facility management, including human resources, risk management, marketing, budget preparation and control. He is a proven leader, recognized for managing diverse teams, conveying organizational mission and vision and fostering team spirit among employees. He developed a huddle program that was adopted companywide and maintained excellent communication with staff, patients and families.
Most recently, as the Director of Proposal and Grant Submissions at CareStar, Inc., Waleed contributed to winning multi-million-dollar contracts with the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Department of Medicaid. He improved efficiency by mastering innovative proposal writing techniques, guiding technical writers and adopting artificial intelligence to streamline information housing for future submissions.
Waleed's commitment to his community and profession is evident through his extensive volunteer work and board memberships. He is on the XU Health Services Advisory Board and President of the Xavier University Health Services Alumni Association and a Board Member for HOPE (Holy Land Outreach Promoting Education). Additionally, he holds the esteemed title of Knight Commander with Star in the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem, one of only two Catholic orders recognized by the Holy See.
He holds a Master of Hospital and Health Administration and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Xavier University, along with a Master of Science in Biology from the University of Dayton.
Waleed is happily married (34 years and counting) to Gina Marie (Abbate) Fadayel, a Senior Scientist at Procter and Gamble and has two children who are currently working in the healthcare field.
Tal Richards, MHA, is a seasoned healthcare executive with more than 25 years of leadership experience in academic medical centers. He currently serves as Executive Director for Business and Administration and Vice Chair of Finance and Operations at the University of Cincinnati Department of Surgery, UC Physicians, and UCHealth. Tal is recognized for his expertise in driving financial performance, operational excellence, and strategic integrations, and he received the UCHealth Leader of the Year award for designing and leading a transfer-center initiative that significantly increased regional hospital transfers and generated substantial new revenue.
Throughout his career, Tal has successfully managed large-scale budgets and led sizable professional teams while consistently achieving positive financial margins and strong revenue growth. He has transformed departmental financial positions from deficit to substantial surplus, significantly increased clinical revenue, and developed innovative physician compensation models tied to productivity and organizational citizenship goals. As Chief Financial Officer earlier in his tenure, he optimized revenue cycle operations, reducing accounts receivable days and substantially improving collection efficiency. Prior to that, as a Consulting Manager at Ernst & Young, he led major projects focused on academic physician practice reorganization, decision support systems, and operational improvements for healthcare clients nationwide.
Tal holds a Master of Health Services Administration from Xavier University and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from The Ohio State University, supplemented by advanced leadership training from the University of Chicago. He is an active member of the Medical Group Management Association and the Association of Academic Surgical Administrators, and he serves on the Finance Committee for Network for Hope. Passionate about talent development and value-based care strategies, Tal is dedicated to sharing practical insights to help navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.