PE-backed CHG Healthcare acquires medical staffing firm Krewe Anesthesia
- Krewe will continue to operate under the leadership of its founders, CEO Gavin Baker, and president Chase Chiasson, who will remain with the company following the acquisition
- Krewe was founded in 2022
CHG Healthcare, which is backed by Leonard Green & Partners LP and Ares Management LLC, has acquired Krewe Anesthesia, a New Orleans-based staffing firm specializing in certified nurse anesthetists. No financial terms were disclosed.
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, CHG Healthcare is a hospital staffing firm.
“CRNA staffing is one of the fastest-growing parts of our industry, and we’re excited to bring that expertise into the CHG family,” said Leslie Snavely, CEO of CHG Healthcare. “Krewe was built by people who understand this work firsthand, and who care as much about the right fit as we do. Adding their capabilities to what we already offer makes us a true full-service partner for our clients’ anesthesia programs.”
Krewe will continue to operate under the leadership of its founders, CEO Gavin Baker, and president Chase Chiasson, who will remain with the company following the acquisition.
MTS Health Partners served as financial advisor, and Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal advisor to CHG Healthcare. Citizens M&A Advisory served as financial advisor, and Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP served as legal advisor to KREWE Anesthesia.
Krewe was founded in 2022.
