Senior Management Team

Aaron Greene

Senior Vice President

Aaron Greene has more than 15+ years of healthcare construction experience in his role as Project Manager with Hplex Solutions. Since joining Hplex Solutions in 2004, Aaron has participated in the oversight of over $650M+ in healthcare construction projects, ranging from $250,000 renovations to $150+ million master plan developments. Aaron is very goal driven and looks at each project as a collaborative effort between the Project Team.

As Vice President and Partner for Hplex Solutions, Aaron has been instrumental in assuring that projects are completed on-time and within budget. His determination to achieve that high standard is evident through his participation in every project. Within the last three years, Aaron has led Hplex on the development of two very similar projects to the UC Health  expansion and proposed future developments.

Aaron understands the many challenges involved with the conceptual front-end development of a project to opening the doors for the first patient. A major goal that Aaron embraces in his Project Management leadership is seeing that conceptual vision from start to finish.​

Aaron’s understanding and ability to communicate at both the executive and Hospital department levels to the construction trade level ensures our Clients successful projects delivered within capital budgets and schedule attainment.

Vince Lantz

Vice President Project Management

Vincent Lantz (Vince), Director of Project Management, has a strong background in architecture and construction, with a focus on the healthcare industry.​

Skilled in all phases of a project from the inception including planning, developing construction documents and project management, Vince enjoys collaborating with clients to efficiently execute their project vision.  His many years of experience in architecture allow him to preemptively identify challenges and in turn, create viable solutions, saving valuable time and dollars for the Client.​

Vince holds dual degrees in Architecture and Construction management from The Ohio State University, where he also completed his Master of Architecture. 

A few of Vince’s most recent projects have included Doctor’s Hospital Emergency Department addition, MCNA Operating Room Expansion, Visualization of Grant Hospital Master Plan, and Frederick Memorial Hospital Master Facilities Plan, which included ED, Imaging, New Lobby, Outpatient, Oncology and an Endocrinology/Dialysis Department.

Dan Livanec

Senior Project Manager.

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 DC, 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 of Architecture degree from The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture, and is a LEEP Accredited Professional.

John Durda

Director of Project Management

John Durda 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 of Science in Architecture and Master of Architecture degrees from The Ohio State University’s Knowlton School of Architecture.

Jeff Bellinski

Executive Vice President

Jeff Bellinski brings more than 30 years of experience in the construction and real estate industry.  During his career, he has worked on projects ranging from $25,000 to $100 million, totaling more than $950 million in construction oversight and more than $850 million in healthcare projects.​

During his career, Jeff has held the positions of Project Superintendent, Project Estimator, Project Engineer, Project Manager and Project Executive.​

Jeff joined Denny Freudeman and Prime Medical in 1988 and had the oversight responsibility for all construction activities including general contracting and owner representation until joining Hplex Solutions in April, 2003.​

Jeff understands the challenges in the programming, design and construction phases surrounding today’s healthcare arena and has extensive experience working with hospital user groups, as well as individual physician groups.​

Jeff was responsible for many notable Owner Representative projects including the expansion of the Inpatient, Ambulatory, Garage, and Clinical Services at Children’s Hospital in Akron which totaled over $121M. The project came in on budget and on time.​

Jeff also has just completed the oversight of a 32 bed expansion project of converting double rooms to single patient rooms that bettered the patient experience for the system in Frederick, MD.  This project includes oversight of an on-campus garage expansion and helipad addition to the roof of an existing building. It was on time and within budget.​

Jeff, through his employment from 1995 – 2002, at Ohio Health, was responsible for numerous on and off site projects which included surgery, ambulatory health centers, cardiac, physician development and numerous greenfield developments.​

Jeff is a graduate of Capital University in Columbus and has also attended various technical programs and continuing education courses related to the construction industry.

Denny Freudeman

President & CEO

Denny Freudeman has a unique and comprehensive background in the healthcare industry.  He received his degree in Business/Accounting from Capital University and became a Certified Public Accountant spending several years at Ernst & Young prior to establishing Prime Medical Group in 1987.  Prime Medical Group was a real estate healthcare consulting company which offered various real estate, development, property management, and owner representative services to hospitals and healthcare systems.​

Denny  sold Prime Medical Group to a large healthcare system  (OhioHealth)  in Columbus, Ohio in 1995.  Denny became 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 the CEO and President of one of OhioHealth’s hospital organizations, Doctors Hospital.​

During Denny’s time at OhioHealth, he was instrumental in consolidating hospitals, acquiring hospitals, unwinding physician primary care hospital owned practices, creating joint ventures between hospitals and physicians to align incentives, and developed an extensive county wide ambulatory network using hospital dollars, as well as third party off balance sheet dollars and physician investment. As Senior Vice President of Finance, Development, and Strategic Planning, Denny led OhioHealth through their entire ambulatory development plan.  As Chief Financial Officer, he 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.​

Denny formed Hplex Solutions, a specialized healthcare consulting firm, in March, 2002. This organization works with various hospitals, health systems and physicians in the area of asset management, development, owner representative services, property management, master planning, strategic development planning, and physician partnering.​

Denny has worked extensively to create innovative and unique forms of ownership, off balance sheet financing, third party ownership and joint ventures.  Denny’s understanding of the healthcare industry, its regulations and constraints has helped tremendously in developing successful business models for various hospitals.​

Denny serves on various community Boards including Capital University, Columbus, Ohio, where he was the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. 

Joe “Cash” Solarz

Chief Financial Officer

Cash Solarz serves as Vice President of Finance for Hplex Solutions and brings a strong background in financial reporting.   During his time with Hplex Solutions, Cash has played a key role in all Project Accounting including preparation and tracking of the Project draws.  Cash’s background and experience allow him to oversee the daily operations of Hplex Solutions, as well as the company finances.  To date, Cash has managed over $150M+ of Project funds with Hplex Solutions.  ​

Prior to joining Hplex Solutions, 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.  As Business Manager, Cash oversaw the preparation of the department’s budget, as well as budget for each of the 250 Sponsored Projects.  Cash also worked as 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’s Fisher College of Business.  Cash has attended various continuing education courses related to International Accounting Standards with a focus on Construction Contracts.  

Kara Solarz

Senior Vice President

Kara Solarz joined Hplex Solutions in 2010 as a property manager, but 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 Vice President of Real Estate and Property Management, she now directs a team of property managers responsible for several facilities across the country, totaling roughly 3 million square feet. Her clients appreciate her emphasis on outstanding service and attention to detail.

In her role, she 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 University of Dayton alumna with a master’s degree from Ashland University. She is also a member of BOMA and volunteers in her community.

Susan Hooper

Office Manager

Susan is an Office Manager at the Hplex Solutions office in Powell. She ensures the daily operations run smoothly. Since she joined our team in 2018.

Kellie VanBlarcom

Property Manager

Kellie is the Property Manager for Hplex Solutions, managing nearly half a million square feet of prime medical office space. Kellie oversees our top-notch maintenance technician team as well as third party technicians in the Cleveland and Toledo area markets.

Kellie works closely with our Construction and Development teams to successfully transition from Certificate of Occupancy to Property Management. Since joining the team she has focused on strengthening tenant and vendor relations while streamlining processes for peak efficiency

Everett D. Jones

Vice President

Everett Jones has been involved with Hplex since its inception. As a registered architect, with over 40 years of design and construction management experience, Everett brings an expertise that is unparalleled in the oversight of large, complex projects.

Everett begins his career as a Senior Project Architect for NBBJ, an international architect firm. He then spent 15 years with Turner Construction Company, as Senior Project Executive in Columbus and Cleveland. Everett opened and ran the Turner Construction Company, Toronto operation. After Turner Construction, Everett moved to URS Corporation, where he was the Senior Vice President over the Cleveland and Atlanta offices, overseeing 120 professionals.

Over the course of his career, Everett has participated in the design, construction and/or oversight of projects totaling over $2 billion dollars. Over $500 million of that experience has come while working on large healthcare projects with clients such as The Cleveland Clinic and Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, Florida.

Everett joined Hplex Solutions in 2002 as a Vice President of Owner Representative Services and Development. His in-depth knowledge of the entire design and construction process and personal management experience with large CM and architectural firms is invaluable in the management and leadership of a project team.

Dana Freudeman

Senior Vice President Business Development

Dana brings 22 years of healthcare development, property management, leasing and real estate brokerage to Hplex. He most recently served as Chief Operating Officer for Prime Medical Group, a wholly owned affiliate of Ohio Health Corp., Columbus, Ohio, for 11 ½ years during which he was responsible for the leasing and management of over 1 million square feet of medical office space and ambulatory health centers throughout Ohio Health’s Central Ohio coverage area.

In addition he was responsible for the acquisition and disposition of buildings and/or land held or acquired by the system to meet strategic objectives. During his tenure, Ohio Health enjoyed high occupancy rates and physician retention through a formal property management program administered in Central Ohio by over 18 full time associates.

A Political Science major at Kent State University, Dana holds a State of Ohio real estate sales license and has been licensed as a Broker since 1995.

Dana provides Hplex Solutions and its clients a wealth of experience in managing healthcare real estate portfolios and enhancing physician relationships through meaningful application of asset management strategies and joint venture opportunities.