Dean Ulizio | Source | Chief Strategy Officer at BrightStar Care

Currently serving as Chief Strategy Officer, Dean Ulizio initially joined BrightStar Care in 2006 as one of the first few franchise owners. After opening and operating offices in Denver and Boulder Colorado, Dean found many opportunities to collaborate on the evolution of the BrightStar Care model, including being the founder and chairperson for the Information Technology Committee and being elected as a charter member of the Franchise Advisory Council. BrightStar Care named Dean the 2007 Brand Advocate of the Year.

In 2010 Dean accepted a position with BrightStar Franchising as Senior Vice President of Technology. Dean brought deep experience in software development, process design, product development and technology infrastructure from his previous experience at start-ups and Fortune 500 companies — including Andersen Consulting (now Accenture) and Level 3 Communications.

Today, Dean focuses on product development and innovation, strategic partnerships, and development of new brands such as BrightStar Senior Living and BrightStar Care Homes. Building upon his experience taking care of families and leveraging his insights as a former franchisee, he is passionate about working with the BrightStar network to establish BrightStar Care as America’s most trusted brand — one that delivers the highest standard of care.