QUALITY
Quality represents our commitment to excellence and is a core expectation in everything we do. It’s not a matter of chance; it’s the result of consistent effort throughout every stage of a project. Our goal is to deliver the highest possible product for patients, creating spaces where they feel comfortable and cared for. Urgency is critical in maintaining this standard—anticipating and addressing issues before they arise. We strive to continually raise the bar, holding ourselves to a higher standard. Through collaboration and teamwork, we can approach challenges creatively, ensuring that every space reflects our dedication to both quality and performance.
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality is more than just service; it’s about creating an unforgettable experience that leaves a lasting impression. In the book Unreasonable Hospitality, Service is described as Black and White, while Hospitality is in color. It means delivering kindness, generosity, and attention to detail far exceeding what our customers may expect, creating a sense of delight, surprise, and genuine care. At Imagine, our mission is to offer exceptional hospitality in every interaction, ensuring that each person we encounter walks away with a meaningful and positive experience that they will carry with them for years to come.
PEOPLE
At Imagine, people are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re a janitor or the CEO, we believe in treating everyone with equal respect and dignity. We value every opportunity to work alongside others, viewing each experience as a chance to grow, learn, and elevate our work. Our commitment to people drives us to continually improve and remain the best in our field, building a culture where everyone can thrive.
THE LEADERSHIP
John Esskandanian
Founder & Managing Member
John founded Imagine in 2013 but began his career in finance in 2005 after graduating from The University of Texas Arlington. He then transitioned and joined the healthcare industry in 2007, working for a top medical device company. John began to work directly with healthcare end users, which sparked a passion for starting Imagine. His primary focus is driving company strategy, communicating and meeting the needs of our customers, developing talent, and driving growth. His service-first mindset is what makes Imagine thrive.
Marc Taylor
Managing Member
Marc is a Managing Member of Imagine, who leads the design and execution of customer plans bringing tremendous value boasting 25 years of experience in intra-operative workspaces. With a deep understanding of our client’s goals, he has been instrumental in the design of neurosurgical, orthopedic, robotic, cardiovascular, and hybrid suites across the country. Marc brings a profound understanding of healthcare technology, immeasurable guidance, and mentorship to the team and emphasizes the importance of bringing value to everyone we work with daily.
Jake Lindsey
Chief Executive Officer
Jake leads Imagine with a clear vision for growth, innovation, and a strong company culture. He’s passionate about continuous improvement—refining processes, empowering teams, and strengthening execution to ensure Imagine’s long-term success. Before becoming CEO, Jake served as Vice President of Business Development, where he helped shape Imagine’s growth strategy by identifying new opportunities and building lasting partnerships with clients early in the process. His leadership reflects a deep understanding of both the clinical and operational sides of healthcare construction, paired with a genuine commitment to delivering an unparalleled experience for every client. Widely known for his tenacity, honesty, and forward-thinking approach, Jake has been recognized for his tireless commitment to innovation, collaboration, and results-driven leadership. His belief in Imagine’s mission and his clear vision for the company’s future continue to drive the team and shape the next era of growth.
Brad Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Brad is the Chief Operating Officer at Imagine and is responsible for our strategic direction, vision, and performance. Known for driving growth, maximizing operational excellence, and delivering financial performance, he believes in creating a service-first culture, believing that “if you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers.” With his past experience as Director of Imaging & Resection at a market-leading medical device manufacturer and his customer-centric mindset, he helped spearhead the new Imaging & Resection division. He played a key role in bringing a new technology product to market and establishing the largest Imaging & Resection division in the country. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.
Bryan Kemmerer
Chief Financial Officer
Bryan is the Chief Financial Officer for Imagine, focusing on all financial aspects of the Imagine business as well as IT and HR infrastructures. Bryan received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and finance from Pennsylvania State University, moving on to graduate from General Electric’s Commercial Leadership Program. With close to two decades of experience managing operations, Bryan focuses on driving efficiency and process improvement while reinforcing the core belief that all business functions must operate in a manner that ensures every project is a win for our customers as well as Imagine. He takes great pride in cultivating relationships while at the same time pushing our people to find ways to execute, regardless of the challenge or deadline.
Chase Carpenter
Director of Operations (North)
As one of the Operations Directors for Imagine, Chase is the main point of contact for every client, responsible for planning and overseeing the construction team’s work in the field. Adhering to the construction schedule are just a fraction of his duties. He is a strategic driver for organizational excellence and enjoys the hands-on approach to developing growth strategy and client satisfaction with every project. With his engineering background within the medical device sector over the last 15 years, Chase utilizes that expertise to ensure our teams create ideal client results.
Calvin Smith
Director of Operations (South)
Calvin is one of the Operations Directors for Imagine, with over a decade of expertise in the hospital industry. After graduating from West Point, he has gone on to collect extensive experience in healthcare construction, ensuring the on-time delivery of all projects at Imagine and upholding the industry-leading standards of quality and safety with minimal disruption to the staff. Calvin’s solutions-based approach to every project results in overwhelming client approval and improved patient outcomes. Calvin takes great pride in leading his team to accomplish the vision orchestrated by the Pre-Construction team.
Tom Hayden
Director of Quality
As Director of Quality, Tom leads Imagine’s quality initiatives, ensuring every project meets the company’s high standards for performance, service, and client satisfaction. A University of North Texas graduate, he’s known for his tireless work ethic, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence. Embodying Imagine’s philosophy of “being what the company needs you to be,” Tom’s team-first leadership drives projects to successful, on-time, and on-budget completion while strengthening client relationships and upholding the highest quality standards.
Jeremy Moore
Business Development Executive (Central & South Texas)
Jeremy joined Imagine in 2022 and has been key in expanding the company’s presence across Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. With over 20 years of healthcare experience—including roles with Mizuho OSI, Berchtold, Stryker, and Belimed—he brings a strong clinical perspective to Imagine’s consulting services. His early work supporting hundreds of surgical cases instilled a lasting commitment to patient safety and service excellence, which he now applies to every project to ensure outstanding results and client satisfaction.
THE LEADERSHIP
John Esskandanian
Founder & Managing Member
John founded Imagine in 2013 but began his career in finance in 2005 after graduating from The University of Texas Arlington. He then transitioned and joined the healthcare industry in 2007, working for a top medical device company. John began to work directly with healthcare end users, which sparked a passion for starting Imagine. His primary focus is driving company strategy, communicating and meeting the needs of our customers, developing talent, and driving growth. His service-first mindset is what makes Imagine thrive.
Marc Taylor
Managing Member
Marc is a Managing Member of Imagine, who leads the design and execution of customer plans bringing tremendous value boasting 25 years of experience in intra-operative workspaces. With a deep understanding of our client’s goals, he has been instrumental in the design of neurosurgical, orthopedic, robotic, cardiovascular, and hybrid suites across the country. Marc brings a profound understanding of healthcare technology, immeasurable guidance, and mentorship to the team and emphasizes the importance of bringing value to everyone we work with daily.
Jake Lindsey
Chief Executive Officer
Jake leads Imagine with a clear vision for growth, innovation, and a strong company culture. He’s passionate about continuous improvement—refining processes, empowering teams, and strengthening execution to ensure Imagine’s long-term success. Before becoming CEO, Jake served as Vice President of Business Development, where he helped shape Imagine’s growth strategy by identifying new opportunities and building lasting partnerships with clients early in the process. His leadership reflects a deep understanding of both the clinical and operational sides of healthcare construction, paired with a genuine commitment to delivering an unparalleled experience for every client. Widely known for his tenacity, honesty, and forward-thinking approach, Jake has been recognized for his tireless commitment to innovation, collaboration, and results-driven leadership. His belief in Imagine’s mission and his clear vision for the company’s future continue to drive the team and shape the next era of growth.
Brad Jones
Chief Operating Officer
Brad is the Chief Operating Officer at Imagine and is responsible for our strategic direction, vision, and performance. Known for driving growth, maximizing operational excellence, and delivering financial performance, he believes in creating a service-first culture, believing that “if you take care of your employees, they will take care of your customers.” With his past experience as Director of Imaging & Resection at a market-leading medical device manufacturer and his customer-centric mindset, he helped spearhead the new Imaging & Resection division. He played a key role in bringing a new technology product to market and establishing the largest Imaging & Resection division in the country. He graduated from the University of Central Arkansas with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.
Bryan Kemmerer
Chief Financial Officer
Bryan is the Chief Financial Officer for Imagine, focusing on all financial aspects of the Imagine business as well as IT and HR infrastructures. Bryan received a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and finance from Pennsylvania State University, moving on to graduate from General Electric’s Commercial Leadership Program. With close to two decades of experience managing operations, Bryan focuses on driving efficiency and process improvement while reinforcing the core belief that all business functions must operate in a manner that ensures every project is a win for our customers as well as Imagine. He takes great pride in cultivating relationships while at the same time pushing our people to find ways to execute, regardless of the challenge or deadline.
Chase Carpenter
Director of Operations (North)
As one of the Operations Directors for Imagine, Chase is the main point of contact for every client, responsible for planning and overseeing the construction team’s work in the field. Adhering to the construction schedule are just a fraction of his duties. He is a strategic driver for organizational excellence and enjoys the hands-on approach to developing growth strategy and client satisfaction with every project. With his engineering background within the medical device sector over the last 15 years, Chase utilizes that expertise to ensure our teams create ideal client results.
Calvin Smith
Director of Operations (South)
Calvin is one of the Operations Directors for Imagine, with over a decade of expertise in the hospital industry. After graduating from West Point, he has gone on to collect extensive experience in healthcare construction, ensuring the on-time delivery of all projects at Imagine and upholding the industry-leading standards of quality and safety with minimal disruption to the staff. Calvin’s solutions-based approach to every project results in overwhelming client approval and improved patient outcomes. Calvin takes great pride in leading his team to accomplish the vision orchestrated by the Pre-Construction team.
Tom Hayden
Director of Quality
As Director of Quality, Tom leads Imagine’s quality initiatives, ensuring every project meets the company’s high standards for performance, service, and client satisfaction. A University of North Texas graduate, he’s known for his tireless work ethic, collaborative spirit, and commitment to excellence. Embodying Imagine’s philosophy of “being what the company needs you to be,” Tom’s team-first leadership drives projects to successful, on-time, and on-budget completion while strengthening client relationships and upholding the highest quality standards.
Jeremy Moore
Business Development Executive (Central & South Texas)
Jeremy joined Imagine in 2022 and has been key in expanding the company’s presence across Austin, San Antonio, and Houston. With over 20 years of healthcare experience—including roles with Mizuho OSI, Berchtold, Stryker, and Belimed—he brings a strong clinical perspective to Imagine’s consulting services. His early work supporting hundreds of surgical cases instilled a lasting commitment to patient safety and service excellence, which he now applies to every project to ensure outstanding results and client satisfaction.