Human insight. Technical Precision.
Our Team
Leadership and advisors – the people behind the vision.
Guided by leaders and advisors from fintech, healthcare, compliance, and SaaS, our team blends real-world experience with forward-thinking innovation to help modernize healthcare systems.
Ann Teschendorf
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Steve Teschendorf
Chief Financial Officer
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
Ann Teschendorf is a technology entrepreneur and founder of CohesiveFin, a healthcare billing and collections automation platform helping clinics recover revenue more efficiently.
Ann also leads Covalent Resource Group, a women-owned IT consulting and staffing firm specializing in Agile, AI, and custom development. With a proven track record of scaling growth-focused businesses, Ann combines operational expertise, strategic vision, and innovation in both healthcare and financial technology sectors.
Chief Financial Officer
Steve Teschendorf is a financial operations leader with deep experience in business modeling, revenue optimization, and enterprise financial management.
Steve oversees CohesiveFin’s financial planning, operational efficiency, and investor relations strategy. Steve brings a strong background in P&L management, capital planning, and systems integration — ensuring the company’s financial performance aligns with its long-term growth and valuation goals.
Data Science & Analytics Advisor (ExitPi)
Ryan Edgar is a data scientist and founder of ExitPi, bringing over a decade of experience in data engineering and applied analytics.
He has led data-driven initiatives at healthcare and SaaS organizations, including ArborMetrix, where he developed advanced data pipelines and outcome-based performance analytics. His guidance supports CohesiveFin’s AI and predictive modeling initiatives for revenue recovery and operational optimization.
Compliance & Financial Systems Advisor
Brian Herr is an experienced compliance and enterprise software executive specializing in regulated financial systems and lending environments.
His background includes governance, audit readiness, and compliance operations for large-scale banking institutions. At CohesiveFin, Brian advises on HIPAA-compliant system design, secure data workflows, and integration strategies with financial partners.
Compliance & Legal Advisor
Colin Darke is an attorney and entrepreneur with deep expertise in business compliance, contracts, and regulatory affairs.
He advises emerging technology firms on corporate governance, risk mitigation, and contractual frameworks that support scalable growth. Colin ensures CohesiveFin’s operations, data policies, and partner agreements remain aligned with evolving legal and regulatory standards across healthcare and finance.
Product Growth & SaaS Strategy Advisor
Chris Pesola is a technology entrepreneur and SaaS growth strategist who has helped multiple software startups achieve product-market fit and commercial scale.
His expertise includes marketplace strategy, subscription pricing, and customer acquisition. At CohesiveFin, he advises on go-to-market execution and platform growth across healthcare and adjacent service verticals.
CohesiveFIN is built and supported by Covalent Resource Group (CRG) — bringing decades of experience in healthcare operations, fintech, agile methodology, and SaaS growth.
CRG’s proven delivery model ensures every CohesiveFIN client benefits from enterprise-level security, compliance, and scalability from day one.