MESSAGE FROM OUR CEO
Building Blocks for Success
As Founder and CEO of Hplex Solutions, I am proud of our successful track record and more importantly our “partnering” relationship with all our clients, which is built on a corporate culture that contains three basic “Building Blocks for Success:”
I. Always manage with a Proactive approach….. Stay in front of the curve to anticipate and prepare as opposed to a reactive approach where you are always at a disadvantage.
II. It is only a Problem if you don’t solve it….. The Hplex team prides itself in working collaboratively with our internal staff as well as with the external team on any client project to use our intellectual capital and experiences to solve problems in order to present a positive outcome to for clients.
III. It is only a Mistake if you don’t fix it….. In the real world, mistakes can happen but with the right attitude and support, every mistake can be fixed, mitigating any negative results. We do not fear mistakes because our culture supports working together to fix them. Managing projects without fear and with a positive approach will drive to ultimate success.
The Hplex commitment to all our clients is to manage each project, tackle each challenge and fix any mistakes on a daily basis by committing to our Building Blocks for Success. Please take a look at a selection of our projects as this is only a snippet of our vast portfolio.
Denny Freudeman
Our Leadership Team
Denny Freudeman
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Denny’s unique experience in finance and healthcare led him to create Hplex Solutions in 2002. He received his bachelor's degree in Business/Accounting from Capital University and became a Certified Public Accountant spending several years at Ernst & Young. He established Prime Medical Group in 1987, a real estate consulting company and sold it to OhioHealth in 1995.
Denny was named Sr. Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for OhioHealth and during his six-year tenure, held positions of Sr. Vice President of Marketing and Development, Strategic Planning, Communication, and was President of OhioHealth Doctors Hospital North and Doctors Hospital West.
During his six-year tenure at OhioHealth, Denny led the organization's ambulatory development plan and structured all four of the major ambulatory facilities in Franklin County as well as the secondary “hub” locations with primary care and clinical services. Not only was he involved in the strategic decision of size and location, but also in the financial strategy and ultimate capitalization. He was then named president of Doctors Hospitals and charged with leading integration of the hospital system into the established healthcare system.
Since founding Hplex Solutions, Denny has worked to create innovative and customized forms of ownership, off balance sheet financing, third party ownership and joint ventures. Denny’s understanding of the healthcare industry, and thorough knowledge of its regulations and constraints, has led to developing successful business models for hospitals and physician owners across the United States. Denny serves on various community Boards including Capital University located in Columbus, Ohio, where he is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees.
Kara Solarz
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Kara joined Hplex Solutions in 2010 as a property manager, and quickly established herself as an integral part of the senior leadership team. She led an initiative to modernize and improve upon the company’s property management system, enhancing value and efficiency for both clients and Hplex.
As COO, she leads the Real Estate Consulting and Property Management divisions. Kara is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Ohio and has facilitated transactions to help clients secure land. Kara has been integral in advising health systems on their owned and leased assets and aids in strategic real-estate planning based on clients’ needs.
The Property Management division includes a team of property managers responsible for facilities across the country, totaling more than 3 million square feet. Her clients appreciate her focus and commitment to providing outstanding service and attention to detail. Kara has facilitated the opening of new medical buildings, working closely with staff to ensure a smooth transition, and has overseen numerous remodels of existing spaces.
Kara holds a real estate license in the state of Ohio. She is a graduate of the University of Dayton with a master’s degree from Ashland University. She is also a member of BOMA and volunteers in her community.
Kara enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, yoga, and baking anything with chocolate. Her guilty pleasure is watching reality TV and funny dog videos.
Aaron Greene
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Aaron brings more than 20 years of healthcare project experience in his role as President. Since joining Hplex Solutions in 2004, he has participated in the oversight of over $1B in healthcare projects.
As President and Principal for Hplex Solutions, Aaron ensures owners are completely satisfied when projects are completed. His determination to achieve that high standard is clear through his participation and collaboration with every project.
Aaron understands the unique challenges involved with developing and managing healthcare projects – from the conceptual front-end work to the day the doors open for the first patients. He’s an expert communicator and team leader. This expertise leads to successful project management at the executive, physician, and hospital department leadership levels and with the working project team (the construction/trade level teams, vendors and consultants).
Several projects led by Aaron have received national and international awards.
Aaron attended The Ohio State University and graduated from DeVry University with a degree in Management and Business.
Aaron enjoys taking his kids to their sporting events and traveling (a few of his favorites are visiting wine country, the bourbon trail and the Caribbean) with his wife. A Cleveland native, Aaron is always looking forward to the Browns going to the Super Bowl.
Joe “Cash” Solarz
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Cash serves as Chief Financial Officer for Hplex Solutions and brings a strong background in financial reporting. Cash leads all project accounting including preparation and tracking of the project budgets. Cash oversees the operations of Hplex Solutions as well as the company finances. To date, Cash has managed over $1B+ of project funds with Hplex Solutions.
Prior to joining Hplex Solutions in 2015, Cash worked as a Business Manager with the Electrical and Computer Engineering department at The Ohio State University where he oversaw $400M of Government Sponsored Research in a department with 50+ faculty members. In this role, Cash led preparation of the department’s budget, as well as budget for each of the 250 sponsored projects. Prior to working at The Ohio State University, Cash was an accountant at a CPA firm in Columbus, Ohio where he audited and prepared tax returns for several construction contractors in the central Ohio area.
Cash received his bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Information Systems from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. Cash has completed continuing education courses related to International Accounting Standards with a focus on Construction Contracts.
Cash is an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and roots for all Cleveland sports. He loves playing catch and running around the yard with his two kids and recharging with his wife on date nights.
Vince Lantz
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Vince joined Hplex Solutions in 2015 and brings a strong background in architecture and construction with an emphasis on healthcare development.
Skilled in all phases of a project – conception, planning and development – Vince is instrumental in establishing strong collaboration among team members, ensuring projects are done with integrity, quality, cost efficiency and speed-to-market.
His years of architectural experience within the industry allow him to preemptively identify challenges and in turn, create viable solutions, saving valuable time and dollars for the client.
Before joining Hplex Solutions, Vince was a designer with Trinity Health Group. A few of Vince’s standout projects include Doctors Hospital Emergency Department addition, Mount Carmel New Albany Operating Room expansion, Visualization of Grant Hospital Master Plan, and Frederick Memorial Hospital Master Facilities Plan, which included Emergency Department, Imaging, New Lobby, Outpatient, and an Endocrinology/Dialysis Department.
Vince holds dual degrees in architecture and construction management from The Ohio State University, where he also earned his Master degree in Architecture.
Vince and his wife Stephanie both enjoy chasing their four children around the family farm. In their free time, they enjoy visiting Savannah, Georgia to walk the city’s park squares.
Dan Livanec
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Dan joined Hplex in 2019 after 11 years in the healthcare planning and architectural design field, where he served as principal and project leader for a wide range of hospital and medical office building projects.
With a focus on streamlining the planning, design, and construction process, Dan has extensive experience with complex and budget driven projects. This is highlighted by planning work for over 4 million square feet for Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, assisting with the growth and development of MedStar’s ambulatory network in Washington D.C., and overseeing design and construction for the Stockman Cancer Institute in Maryland, an MD Anderson Cancer Network Member and ENR 2018 award winner.
Dedicated to healthcare, Dan enjoys building relationships that encompass the full range of project scope, from concept development with executive leadership to logistics planning with construction management partners.
Dan earned his Master degree in Architecture from The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture and is a LEEP Accredited Professional.
Dan and his wife are both from Cleveland, Ohio and are avid Cleveland sports fans. Every year, they pick a Cleveland Browns’ away game to explore a new city and take in a game. Their favorite destinations so far have been New Orleans and Minneapolis.
John Durda
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John joined Hplex Solutions in 2017 after working as a designer and project manager in the architecture and planning industry with a focus on healthcare.
John’s experience with healthcare planning, design, and construction spans all phases of a project – from facility assessment, master planning, and conceptual development and on through the design, document production, and construction administration process. His experience also spans a multitude of project sizes and types, from tenant fit-outs, renovations, and new facility construction, to campus and system-wide planning strategies.
John’s years in the architecture field have cultivated a strong collaborative outlook and a constructive problem-solving attitude that he brings to all his work. These attributes, along with his attention to detail and dedication, promote high quality projects delivered efficiently and economically.
John earned both his Bachelor’s of Science degree in Architecture and Masters of Architecture degree from The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture.
John and his wife love to travel and have two sons. He especially enjoys exploring art and architecture and has had some real adventures doing so (ask him about the time he lost a sketchbook in a Roman ruin). He likes trying new cuisines both abroad and at home; however, he hasn’t always been so adventurous with food. He didn't even try a cheeseburger until his 16th birthday.