Chris Kinard

Chris is the COO of Valere Health, bringing over 20 years of experience in post-acute care and leveraging technology and automation to optimize operational workflows. His career has been dedicated to developing innovative, value-based healthcare solutions that enhance efficiency and improve patient outcomes in the home.

With expertise spanning the Home Medical Equipment (HME) industry—including delivery, patient education, claims billing, business management, and technology development—Chris has held key roles such as operations manager, market analyst, and co-founder of LifeH2H. At LifeH2H, he led the creation of a SaaS platform for compliant order processing and launched LifeTouch, a post-acute care coaching and coordination service for patients living with chronic conditions.

A passionate advocate and educator, Chris serves on the Medtrade Education Advisory Board and is committed to advancing the HME industry. Chris holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from North Greenville University. Outside of work, Chris enjoys connecting and serving others at home and through church.