About Elevate Vets Consulting LLC
Veteran-led healthcare revenue consulting — built on discipline, clinical expertise, and measurable results.
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A Veteran-Owned Firm Committed to Excellence
Elevate Vets Consulting LLC was founded with a mission to bring disciplined, mission-driven leadership to complex consulting challenges in the healthcare and business sectors. Based in Murphy, Texas, and proudly veteran-owned, our firm delivers results-focused consulting solutions in healthcare operations, project management, business analytics, and operations strategy.
Our founder, Ray C. Rogers, is a veteran with extensive experience in leadership and process improvement who established Elevate Vets Consulting to support organizations seeking clarity, accountability, and measurable results.
That mission is carried forward by a leadership team that combines veteran-driven operational discipline with deep clinical expertise, including Dr. Cheryl Garmon, DNP, RN, CASC, EVC’s principal Subject Matter Expert (SME) in ASC operations, credentialing, and revenue cycle governance.
We believe in building consulting relationships that deliver real impact—not just reports or recommendations that sit on a shelf. Our team provides structured, results-driven consulting tailored to the specific needs of each client. We support both private sector clients and government agencies with the tools, strategies, and insight they need to move forward with confidence.
Where Veteran Discipline Meets Clinical Expertise
Elevate Vets Consulting LLC was founded with a single purpose: to bring the discipline, precision, and accountability of military leadership to the complex challenges facing independent healthcare practices. Based in Murphy, Texas, and proudly veteran-owned, EVC specializes in healthcare administrative processes, evidence-based practice (EBP) operations, and revenue performance improvement — helping practices identify the root cause of credentialing delays, rising denials, and unstable cash flow so they can move forward with clarity and confidence.
Our leadership team combines veteran-driven operational discipline with over 40 years of hands-on clinical expertise.Every strategy we develop is reviewed through a clinical lens before implementation — ensuring that our recommendations are not only financially sound, but operationally achievable. We support both private healthcare clients and government agencies, and we measure our success exclusively by the outcomes we deliver for each client.
Our Mission, Vision, and Values
Our Mission
To help independent healthcare practices identify the root cause of revenue friction and achieve sustainable financial
stability through veteran-led, clinically validated consulting.
Our Vision
To be the most trusted revenue performance partner for independent healthcare practices across Texas and beyond —
recognized for practical insight, disciplined execution, and results that last.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We operate with honesty
and transparency at every
stage.
Discipline
Veteran leadership brings a
mission-focused approach
to every engagement.
Accountability
We measure success
exclusively by client
outcomes.
Precision
Every recommendation is
evidence-based and
clinically validated.
Impact
We aim for long-term,
measurable results — not
temporary fixes.
Who We Serve
EVC's primary clients are independent healthcare practices, specialty groups, and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) that are experiencing credentialing delays, rising denial rates, or unstable cash flow. We also support hospitals, healthcare systems, and government agencies that require experienced revenue cycle or operations consulting.
Independent medical practices and specialty groups
Ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs)
Hospitals and healthcare systems
Government agencies and municipal health departments
Nonprofits and mission-driven healthcare organizations
We serve clients across Texas and beyond, and are available for remote consultations on most projects.
What Sets Us Apart
In a crowded consulting field, Elevate Vets Consulting brings a unique combination of military discipline, clinical
expertise, and revenue cycle specialization.
Veteran Discipline
Military-trained leadership brings
structure, precision, and
accountability to every
engagement.
Clinical Validation Layer
Every RCM strategy is reviewed by
Dr. Garmon's clinical team before
implementation — ensuring real-
world feasibility.
Revenue Cycle Specialization
We focus exclusively on the
revenue performance challenges
facing independent practices and ASCs.
Hands-On Execution
We don't just deliver reports. We
work alongside your team to
implement, track, and sustain results.
Our Process
Every EVC engagement follows a structured, four-phase methodology built around transparency, clinical validation, and measurable results. Here is what you can expect:
1
Revenue & Credentialing Assessment
We begin with a comprehensive review of your current revenue cycle, credentialing status, payer contracts, and denial patterns. This includes interviews with your billing and clinical staff, data
collection, and a systems audit to identify the root cause of revenue friction.
2
Root-Cause Analysis & Strategic Planning
PlanningWe analyse the findings from the assessment phase and design a tailored strategy based on your specific pain points, timelines, and available resources. We define clear objectives, action steps, and measurable success metrics before any implementation begins.
3
Execution and Clinical Validation
Whether managing a credentialing workflow, redesigning a denial management process, or guiding a revenue cycle transformation, we provide hands-on support and execution. Every strategy is reviewed through EVC's Clinical Validation Layer before deployment to ensure operational feasibility.
4
Performance Evaluation & Ongoing Support
Our work does not end with delivery. We track performance against the metrics defined in Phase 2, evaluate results, and provide ongoing support where needed. Long-term relationships — and long-term results — matter to us.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Ray C. Rogers
Founder & Principal Consultant
Ray C. Rogers is the Founder and President/CEO of Elevate Vets Consulting LLC, a Veteran-Owned Small Business providing healthcare consulting and revenue performance solutions. A retired senior U.S. Navy officer, Ray brings more than 40 years of military, technical, operational, and project leadership experience to every engagement.
His military service shaped the disciplined, mission-focused approach that defines EVC today: establish clear objectives, develop a practical strategy, maintain accountability, and deliver measurable results. Ray's leadership experience includes process improvement, quality management, strategic planning, team development, customer service, and the management of complex, cross-functional initiatives.
Ray founded EVC to help healthcare organizations strengthen revenue performance, improve operational efficiency, and maintain regulatory compliance. Under his leadership, EVC combines experienced consulting, clinically informed guidance, and modern technology and analytics to address the operational and financial challenges facing ambulatory, physician-led, and specialty healthcare organizations.
Ray believes successful consulting relationships must be built on trust, transparency, and sustained partnership—not short-term transactions. He remains directly involved in client engagements, ensuring that EVC's standards for quality, responsiveness, and accountability are maintained from initial assessment through implementation.
Key Credentials
- Retired Senior U.S. Navy Officer with 31 years of military service
- Founder and President/CEO, Elevate Vets Consulting LLC
- More than 40 years of military, technical, operational, and project leadership experience
- 15 years of Business Operations and Management Consulting Experience
- SBA-certified Veteran-Owned Small Business
Dr. Cheryl Garmon, DNP, RN, CASC
Principal SME — ASC Operations, Credentialing & Revenue Cycle
Dr. Cheryl Garmon brings over 40 years of surgical nursing, ambulatory care leadership, and healthcare operations experience to EVC. A Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and board-certified Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC), she has directed multi-million-dollar ambulatory surgical center (ASC) operations, led eight successful 3-year AAAHC/Medicare accreditation surveys, and helped build several surgery centers from the ground up in East Texas.
At EVC, Dr. Garmon leads the Clinical Validation Layer—the process by which every revenue cycle management strategy, credentialing workflow, and operational improvement plan is reviewed through a clinical lens before implementation. This ensures that EVC's recommendations are not only financially sound, but operationally achievable in a real clinical environment.
Her results speak directly: a 0.0% infection rate, 97%+ patient satisfaction, and 32% case volume growth with over 80% staff retention in her final year as Administrative Director at Heaton Laser and Surgery Center.
KEY CREDENTIALS
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Certified Administrator Surgery Center (CASC)
- Executive Board Member, Texas Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (TASCA)
- Former Adjunct Graduate Faculty, UT Tyler School of Nursing
- Notable African American Women Award — Texas African American Museum
- Outstanding Alumni Award — University of Texas at Tyler
Our Commitment to the Veteran Community
As a proud veteran-owned business, Elevate Vets Consulting LLC is committed to helping veterans succeed in business and the civilian workforce. We support fellow veterans through professional networking, mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and, when appropriate, subcontracting and collaborative business opportunities.
We believe discipline, leadership, resilience, and mission focus developed through military service are valuable assets in any organization. EVC seeks to create and support opportunities that recognize these strengths and help veterans translate their experience into meaningful careers and successful business ventures.
EVC's founder, Ray Rogers, actively participates in veteran entrepreneurship, training, and mentorship activities offered through the University of Texas at Arlington Veterans Business Outreach Center (UTAVBOC). Through these programs, he connects with other veteran business owners, exchanges practical business knowledge, and continues developing relationships within the veteran entrepreneurial community.
Ray also shares relevant resources and lessons from these experiences with veterans who are considering business ownership or working to strengthen an existing company. His involvement reflects EVC's commitment to expanding awareness of entrepreneurial resources and encouraging veterans to pursue greater economic independence, professional growth, and personal well-being.
For EVC, supporting veterans is more than a statement—it is an ongoing commitment to service, opportunity, and shared success.
Ready to Stabilize Your Revenue Performance?
If your practice is experiencing credentialing delays, rising denials, or unpredictable cash flow, the most important next step is a clear diagnosis — not more activity. Schedule a complimentary 20-minute discovery call with our team and find out exactly where the friction is coming from.
Phone:
(469) 252-1232
Email:
ray@elevatevetsconsulting.com
Service Area:
Serves clients across Texas and beyond