Founder, CEO & Board Director
ExperCARE Health
Organization Description:
ExperCARE Health, a company Grant founded in 2009, is a purpose-driven, award-winning healthcare company delivering accessible, high-quality urgent care and occupational health services across 13 locations in Georgia and Alabama. Since 2009, ExperCARE has been recognized for its exceptional patient experience, operational excellence, and strong culture rooted in compassion, convenience, and clinical quality. With extended hours, walk-in availability, and in-network relationships with major insurance providers, ExperCARE serves as a trusted front door to the healthcare system for patients of all ages.
Education:
As a licensed Physician Assistant and Distinguished Fellow of the AAPA, Catherine holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from the Medical University of South Carolina, where she graduated with honors, and Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from South University.
Previous Involvement with Boards:
ExperCARE Health, 2009- present
Downtown Development Authority, City of Richmond Hill, GA, Board of Directors 2016-present
United Way of the Coastal Empire, Board of Directors, 2022-present
Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors, 2022-2024
EXPERITY Customer Advisory Board, 2021-2023
Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Executive Board Member and Treasurer, 2015-2019
United Way of Coastal Empire Campaign Cabinet, 2018
Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce Board Member, 2014-2015
Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia Committee, Alzheimer’s Association, 2016-2017
Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter, Board of Directors, 2017
Contributions to UCA and Urgent Care Industry:
Catherine has built her career on bridging clinical insight with business execution, mentoring healthcare leaders, and delivering scalable, community-based care models that meet patients where they are. She has received numerous business accolades including Best Urgent Care, Best Customer Service, and Top Places to Work—testaments to the thriving culture and performance of ExperCARE under her leadership.
Awards, Honors, Community Involvement:
Emerging Leader Award, Southeast Georgia Leadership Forum, 2024
Women Who Rule Panelist, United Way of the Coastal Empire, 2022
Commencement Speaker, South University PA Program, 2022
Women Who Rule Panelist, United Way of the Coastal Empire, 2020
Face of Entrepreneurship, South Magazine, 2020
New Guard “the next generation of innovators”, Savannah Magazine, 2019
Distinguished Fellow, by AAPA for leadership, distinction in healthcare management,
community service and contributions made to PA profession, March 2018
“Best of the Best” Walk-in/Immediate Care Center, Savannah Morning News, 2018-present
Best Urgent Care Award, ExperCARE, Savannah Magazine, 2016-present
United Way- Bryan County Campaign Chair, established a new annual record, 2017
Voted runner-up Best PA, Savannah Magazine 2017
Founded Warriors for William 5k to benefit childhood cancer research, 2013
People’s Choice Award, Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia to benefit the
Alzheimer’s Association, 2015, set new event fundraising record by 77% at $62,500
Business of the Year, ExperCARE, 2012, Richmond Hill/Bryan County Chamber of Commerce
Faculty Achievement Award, South University, 2006
Catherine’s leadership has earned her recognition as Savannah Magazine’s New Guard, South Magazine’s Face of Entrepreneurship, and one of United Way’s Women Who Rule.
Deeply connected to her community, Catherine has led record-breaking fundraising campaigns for causes including Alzheimer’s, childhood cancer, and local non-profits. She serves on the Downtown Development Authority in Richmond Hill, GA, and fosters a strong culture of giving back across her organization.
Vision for the Future of Urgent Care and Core Purpose for UCA for the next 3-5 Years:
Catherine is passionate about shaping the future of on-demand healthcare. She believes access to care (urgent care) plays a critical role in closing the gaps between outdated primary care models, overcrowded emergency departments, and fragmented specialty care. Catherine believes the urgent care industry is uniquely and optimally positioned to be a catalyst toward solving some of our nations most pressing healthcare challenges: access, increasing costs, fragmentation, and workforce burnout. Her vision is to leverage urgent care’s infrastructure and entrepreneurial spirit to create solutions that:
Brief Biography:
Grant is a nationally recognized healthcare executive, clinician, and changemaker with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of patient care, business leadership, and healthcare innovation. For the past 16 years, she has served as the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of ExperCARE Health, an award-winning urgent care and occupational health platform with multiple locations across Georgia and Alabama. Under her leadership, ExperCARE has become known for its exceptional patient experience, operational excellence, and strong culture rooted in compassion, access, and accountability. Catherine recently announced her plan to transition from CEO to Board Director of ExperCARE, where she will continue to influence the company’s strategic vision, growth, and commitment to transforming healthcare delivery.
Outside of her professional life, Catherine is a devoted wife and mother to three daughters. She finds joy in reading, ballroom dancing, diving with great whites, and creating extraordinary moments with her family. Her leadership is guided by core values of integrity, faith, and a relentless commitment to leave people and systems better than she found them.
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