David Frederiksen

Founder and operator who built PatientFocus into a national patient-pay revenue-cycle business focused on improving patient financial engagement; he led technology and operational shifts (including rebuilding on Salesforce), tripled clients during growth phases, and transitioned to the board after serving as CEO. patientfocus+2

Transitioned from CEO to executive teams coach and fractional CxO work: he launched Tobias Advisors to coach founders and leadership teams on scaling, leverage, and execution while also serving as a Certified Petra Coach — positioning himself as a practitioner coach who draws on decades of operator experience. tobiasadvisors+2

Active participant and recognized leader in the Nashville healthcare ecosystem: Vanderbilt and Nashville Health Care Council affiliations, local awards (Nashville Business Journal Most Admired CEO), and involvement in industry boards reflect his standing in the region's health‑care community. vanderbilt+2

Endurance athlete and community volunteer: participates in ultra-distance races and has supported charity/awareness runs (Team PHenomenal Hope), indicating discipline, resilience, and community engagement outside business. teamphenomenalhope