Leadership

Swift Institute’s leadership team brings together experienced physicians and healthcare professionals dedicated to advancing patient care across every specialty. With a shared commitment to clinical excellence, innovation, and collaboration, our leaders guide the organization in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities we serve.

At Swift Institute, our orthopedic surgeons, spine surgeons, and neurosurgeons work alongside nonsurgical physicians so the patient receives a comprehensive and honest diagnosis before surgery is considered. With physical therapy, hand therapy, and imaging, you can be certain that you are receiving the most complete care possible.

Dr. James Lynch is a Reno neurosurgeon who specializes in minimally invasive spine surgery including endoscopic spine surgery, endoscopic discectomy. Endoscopic spine procedures can be an alternative to laser spine surgery. Dr. Lynch is the founder of Spine Nevada and has three fellowships in the specialty of spine.

James J. Lynch, MD, FACS, FAANS

Chairman, President, and Founder of Swift Institute

Dr. James Lynch is the Chairman, President, and Founder of Swift Institute — a multidisciplinary private practice that provides value-based specialty care and services for its patients.

James J. Lynch, MD, FACS, FAANS

Chairman, President, and Founder of Swift Institute

Dr. James Lynch is the Chairman, President, and Founder of Swift Institute — a multidisciplinary private practice that provides value-based specialty care and services for its patients.

Jake Hargis

Jake Hargis, MPH

Chief Executive Officer

Since joining the team in 2017, Jake has been one of the driving forces behind the company’s strategic and operational success.

Jake Hargis, MPH

Chief Executive Officer

Since joining the team in 2017, Jake has been one of the driving forces behind the company’s strategic and operational success.

Emil Yankov

Emil Yankov, MBA

Chief Operating Officer

Emil Yankov serves as the Chief Operating Officer​ for Swift Institute.

Emil Yankov, MBA

Chief Operating Officer

Emil Yankov serves as the Chief Operating Officer​ for Swift Institute.

Marissa Colbert

Marissa Colbert

Chief Financial Officer

Marissa Colbert

Chief Financial Officer

Christina Ghiggeri

Christina Ghiggeri

Director of Human Resources and Community Engagement

Christina Ghiggeri holds the role of Director of Human Resources and Community Engagement at Swift Institute, bringing her expertise to the organization.

Christina Ghiggeri

Director of Human Resources and Community Engagement

Christina Ghiggeri holds the role of Director of Human Resources and Community Engagement at Swift Institute, bringing her expertise to the organization.

Bill Daley

Bill Daley

Director of Business Development

Bill Daley is a seasoned professional with a background in healthcare and business management.

Bill Daley

Director of Business Development

Bill Daley is a seasoned professional with a background in healthcare and business management.

Matt Kimber

Matthew Kimber, PT, DPT

Director of Ancillary Services

Matthew Kimber, PT, DPT

Director of Ancillary Services

Lonna Scott

Lonna Scott

Director of Patient Access

Lonna Scott serves as Clinic Operations Manager and oversees the scheduling departments and electronic medical records for Swift Institute.

Lonna Scott

Director of Patient Access

Lonna Scott serves as Clinic Operations Manager and oversees the scheduling departments and electronic medical records for Swift Institute.

Kiley Rasmussen

Kiley Rasmussen

Manager of Personal Injury

Kiley Rasmussen is the Personal Injury Manager at Swift Institute, bringing over four years of experience in personal injury case management and three years of prior experience as a paralegal.

Kiley Rasmussen

Manager of Personal Injury

Kiley Rasmussen is the Personal Injury Manager at Swift Institute, bringing over four years of experience in personal injury case management and three years of prior experience as a paralegal.

Kayleigh Brewster

Kayleigh Brewster

Manager of Worker’s Compensation

She currently serves as the Manager of the Worker’s Compensation Department.

Kayleigh Brewster

Manager of Worker’s Compensation

She currently serves as the Manager of the Worker’s Compensation Department.

Kiley Rasmussen
Manager of Personal Injury
Kiley Rasmussen
Manager of Personal Injury