Foundation Board Members

Rich Johnson is the CEO and founder of ViaQuest. He spends most of his time setting the strategic vision for the organization and cultivating the fanatical passion for company culture. ViaQuest is all about people, so Rich feels his most important contribution is creating an organization based on sound values where the best people in the field come to work. He often refers to himself as the weakest link on the executive team and is personally known for his sense of humor, unbridled energy and passion for the company.

Prior to founding ViaQuest, Rich spent the early years of his career with a regional CPA firm consulting in the healthcare industry, and later joined a multi-state healthcare organization where he held various positions, including Vice President of Development, Chief Financial Officer and President. Rich received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting from Capital University and is a veteran of the United States Air Force.

As a graduate of Bowling Green State University, Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting. As the leader of Plante Moran’s senior care and living operational practice, Chris has more than 27 years of experience in the senior care and living industry. In addition, Chris is the head of the home and community based services for Plante Moran’s healthcare practice, which provides financial, clinical and operational services to all HHA, Hospice and community based clients. Chris has managed and participated in the preparation of third-party cost reports for numerous healthcare facilities. He leads projects focused on optimization of reimbursement and identification of areas for continued process improvements. Chris has assisted various CCRCs in identifying their strategic direction based on financial feasibility studies and demand analyses. He is also a frequent speaker at LeadingAge Ohio and other healthcare associations. He is currently a board member of the Columbus Alzheimer’s Association and Treasurer of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church.

Boyd Moehring is a partner in the Corporate Department of Dinsmore & Shohl. His practice focuses on business transactions in a number of areas, including mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, joint ventures, corporate finance, and the sale and leasing of real estate. Boyd also serves as outside general counsel to a number of privately held businesses.