Bill spent 30 years at growth-oriented healthcare companies as a controller, chief financial officer and president. He spent 10 years at New Life Treatment Centers as controller and CFO and ultimately President; 10 years at HealthSmart as CFO and President; and nine years at Sonrava Health as CFO.

In these roles, Bill led multiple acquisitions ranging in size from a few hundred thousand dollars in revenue to hundreds of millions. Bill led sourcing, due diligence, financing and financial integration for these transactions. He also managed financing and refinancing to better meet the capital needs of these companies as they expanded patient services.

Bill began his career at KPMG in the Chicago office as a healthcare and insurance auditor and learned about industry across a wide variety of clients.

Nilima Rajkumar

CHIEF PRODUCT OFFICER

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Nilima Rajkumar is Chief Product Officer at Imagine360, where she leads product strategy and performance.

With extensive experience in the health insurance industry, Nilima previously served as SVP of Health Plan Strategy at HealthEdge and held leadership roles at Health Care Service Corporation and Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.

Her expertise spans product management, analytics, and strategic consulting for health plans and large employers. 

Education 

Nilima holds a bachelor’s degree from Delhi University and a master’s degree from Loyola University Chicago.  

Board and Advisory Roles 

Nilima is a board member and treasurer for the Esperanza Health Centers. 

Chris Cigarran

CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER
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Chris Cigarran is Chief Commercial Officer at Imagine360.

With deep expertise in population health management, benefits strategy, and provider delivery, he previously served as President and CEO at Imagine Health, President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Healthways (now Tivity Health), where he led the employer and government division and drove people and culture strategy.

Chris helps connect high-quality health systems with self-insured employers nationwide through direct contracting solutions. 

Education 

Chris holds a bachelor’s degree from Bucknell University and a master’s degree from Pepperdine University. 

Board and Advisory Roles 

Chris sits on the Harpeth Hall Board of Trustees. 

Awards and Recognition 

Chris has received multiple honors from the National Business Group on Health and, during his tenure as CHRO, Healthways was recognized by Fortune magazine as a “top 100 Best Places to Work” in the U.S. 

Bill Dembereckyj

CHIEF FINANICIAL OFFICER

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Bill Dembereckyj is the Chief Financial Officer at Imagine360. With over 30 years of healthcare industry leadership, he has served as controller, CFO, and president at organizations like New Life Treatment Centers, HealthSmart, and Sonrava Health.

Bill has overseen acquisitions from due diligence to integration, managed major financing projects, and began his career auditing healthcare and insurance clients at KPMG’s Chicago office. He is a licensed CPA and member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. 

Education 

Bill holds a bachelor’s degree from Biola and a master’s degree from the University of Texas at Dallas.  

Jeff Bak

PRESIDENT – CEO

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Jeff Bak, CEO & President of Imagine360, brings over 30 years of expertise in healthcare services. He leads the company alongside co-founder Woody Waters, advancing reference-based pricing to help U.S. employers lower health insurance costs. 

Previously, Jeff was global practice leader for Wipro Limited’s Health, Life Sciences, and BPO division, and served as president and CEO of HealthPlan Holdings, a prominent healthcare solutions provider for payers, employers, and small businesses. 

Education 

Jeff holds a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University, with continued education from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. 

Board and Advisory Roles 

Jeff sits on the board of Water Street Healthcare Partners. 

Awards and Recognition 

During his time as CEO & President, Imagine360 was named a BenefitsPRO Luminary organization and was recognized by Springbuk as one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America. 

Brian Atkinson

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

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Brian Atkinson serves as Chief Operating Officer at Imagine360, where he leverages his deep expertise in cost containment, PPO network management, and disease management to drive impactful results.

His distinguished career includes roles such as Founder and CEO of Solutionary Health, President of Devon Health Services, and Senior Vice President at MultiPlan, each underscoring his commitment to innovative solutions and operational excellence. 

Education 

Brian holds a bachelor’s degree from Villanova University and master’s degree from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. 

Board and Advisory Roles 

Brian is an advisory board member for Pragmai. He also sits on the board of directors for the Mia Sutphin Foundation.