FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 9th, 2026, 11:14 AM
4th Season Consulting, a Dallas-Fort Worth-based firm providing IT, financial, and operational consulting across multiple industries with a concentrated healthcare specialization, has appointed Ryan Hamar as Chief Operating Officer. In this role, Hamar will work alongside founder Patrick Kelly to lead the firm’s financial operations team and enhance the integration of its IT and operational capabilities, delivering cohesive support to clients without the need for multiple vendors.
Broad Financial and Operational Expertise Across Healthcare and Beyond
Hamar brings more than 17 years of experience in healthcare finance, including key roles at ECG Management Consultants and StratiFi Health/Catalyst Physician Group. His expertise encompasses physician compensation consulting, Stark Law compliance, fair market value (FMV) compensation valuations, MSO structure, revenue cycle management, and fractional CFO services. This deep healthcare knowledge forms one pillar of his broader background, which also includes ownership and operation of businesses in industries outside healthcare. This cross-industry experience equips Hamar with a comprehensive financial and operational perspective that extends beyond a single specialty.
Connecting Financial Operations with IT and Operational Consulting
4th Season Consulting offers a full suite of IT, financial, and operational consulting services tailored to a variety of industries, with a particular emphasis on healthcare. Hamar’s appointment as COO is designed to bridge the firm’s financial operations with its IT and operational teams, ensuring clients receive integrated, streamlined support. This approach reduces the complexity and inefficiencies often encountered when engaging multiple vendors for these services.
Leadership Perspectives
“I have worked with Ryan previously and have seen firsthand the value he brings to an organization. His leadership, financial expertise, and operational experience will be tremendous assets to our clients and our team. I am excited to welcome him to 4th Season Consulting.” Kelly noted that Hamar’s addition represents a significant investment in the firm’s financial and operational services capabilities. His experience across healthcare and business operations aligns with 4th Season Consulting’s mission to help independent physician practices and other organizations improve performance, navigate growth, and achieve long-term success.
Hamar expressed similar enthusiasm about joining the firm. “Independent physicians are an essential part of our healthcare system, and I am passionate about helping practices thrive,” said Hamar. “I’m excited to join such an experienced team and look forward to growing this service line while helping our clients achieve their strategic and operational goals.
About 4th Season Consulting
4th Season Consulting is a Dallas-Fort Worth-based firm specializing in IT, financial, and operational consulting services across diverse industries, with a focused expertise in healthcare. The firm supports independent physician practices and other businesses by providing guidance in physician compensation consulting, physician-owned MSO structure, Stark Law compliance, fair market value (FMV) compensation, and related areas. For more information, visit 4thsc.com.
