Our Leadership
John Peloquin, MBA, PhD
Founder & CEO
John Peloquin is a pioneering force in behavioral healthcare and a recognized innovator in the advancement of measurement-based care. Throughout his distinguished career, he has challenged the industry's historically high relapse rates and championed a more meaningful standard of success—one that prioritizes sustained recovery, long-term well-being, and lives fully restored.
Driven by a vision to transform outcomes in behavioral health, John founded Straight Path, bringing together the most effective elements of measurement-based care with a collaborative network of leading clinicians, researchers, academic institutions, and technology partners. His mission is to redefine how treatment effectiveness is measured and to equip providers with actionable insights that improve patient outcomes.
As President and CEO of Discovery Behavioral Health for seven years, John established a new benchmark for relapse prevention and recovery success. He successfully led the merger of Cliffside Malibu addiction treatment centers and Center for Discovery eating disorder treatment programs, creating one of the nation's most respected behavioral healthcare organizations. Under his leadership, Discovery became a national leader in leveraging patient-reported outcomes and data-driven treatment approaches to deliver personalized care that consistently exceeded industry benchmarks.
Recognizing that recovery extends far beyond discharge, John developed Discovery365®, a first-of-its-kind outcomes tracking and patient engagement platform designed to provide ongoing support, monitoring, and intervention throughout the recovery journey. The platform represented a significant advancement in post-treatment care and helped reduce the risk of relapse through continuous measurement and engagement.
John's leadership experience spans more than three decades across some of the nation's most prominent healthcare organizations. As head of Acadia Healthcare's national patient division, he led substantial growth initiatives that nearly doubled the division's size. He also served as Chief Administrative Officer and Director of Operations at Vital Imaging and as Division President of CRC Health Group, one of the largest behavioral healthcare providers in the United States.
Today, John continues to lead innovation at the intersection of behavioral health, data science, and outcomes measurement, advancing a future where treatment success is defined not simply by completion of care, but by lasting recovery and a well lived life.
Dr. Troy Kurz, MD, MS
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Troy Kurz, MD, MS is a board-certified psychiatrist serving as Chief Medical Officer at Right Path Recovery, where he provides clinical leadership and oversees the organization's medical approach to addiction and mental health treatment.
A California native, Dr. Kurz completed his undergraduate studies at Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, where he majored in biology and chemistry, before going on to earn his medical degree from Creighton University School of Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska.
Dr. Kurz completed both his general psychiatry residency and child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship at the University of California, Riverside. He holds board certification in both Adult Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and brings additional expertise in psychopharmacology, ketamine treatment, and integrative psychiatry.
Throughout his career, Dr. Kurz has demonstrated commitment to innovation and evidence-based care. During his medical training, he conducted research on underserved populations, with work published in the Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine on the impact of funding instability on graduate medical education programs. He has also contributed to published research on suicide risk prediction and the pharmacologic treatment of stuttering.
Dr. Kurz has long recognized the potential of clinical informatics to improve outcomes for patients with mental illness and has been an advocate for incorporating data-driven approaches and technology into psychiatric care delivery.
Dr. Kurz brings a holistic, patient-centered philosophy to his work, with deep expertise in treating depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use disorders, and a wide range of other mental health conditions across all age groups. At Right Path Recovery, he is dedicated to expanding access to compassionate, evidence-based care for individuals on the path to recovery
Chris Diamond
Chief Operations Officer
Chris Diamond brings more than 35 years of behavioral healthcare expertise to Integrated Behavioral Health Group, including his most recent role as VP of Business Development at Discovery Behavioral Health. During his six years with Discovery, he helped expand the organization's psychiatric and telehealth footprint nationwide.
A veteran of the industry, his career spans direct care, clinical care, and facility leadership, including 13 years with Universal Health Services and six years with PSI/Acadia, where he served as CEO and COO at facilities across Arizona, California, and Texas.
Chris also played a key role in growing Meadows Behavioral Healthcare between 2013 and 2020, holding positions as CEO of Remuda Ranch, President and CEO of Sunspire Health, and Chief Development Officer.
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Chris holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia, where he also completed graduate coursework in education psychology.
Chris Hammett
VP Sales & Clinical Outreach
Chris is a behavioral health executive with more than a decade of experience spanning business development, operations, admissions, and strategic growth within the mental health and substance use treatment industry. His career began on the front lines of care as a technician in a high-acuity treatment setting, where he developed a deep understanding of the clinical and operational challenges facing individuals and organizations alike. This foundation led him through progressive leadership roles in admissions, operations, marketing, and business development, providing him with a comprehensive perspective on the continuum of care.
Prior to entering behavioral health, Chris built his leadership and management expertise within several large hospitality organizations. His hospitality background cultivated a service-oriented approach that continues to influence his work today, emphasizing relationship-building, exceptional client experience, and organizational excellence.
Chris’s commitment to behavioral health extends beyond his professional accomplishments. As an active member of the recovery community, he brings personal insight and authenticity to his leadership style. His lived experience, combined with extensive industry knowledge, has helped him build meaningful partnerships, develop referral networks, and establish a strong reputation throughout the treatment community.
Known for his ability to connect organizations, professionals, and resources, Chris has played an integral role in helping treatment programs expand their reach, strengthen community partnerships, and improve access to care. His combination of operational expertise, business development leadership, and personal commitment to recovery has made him a trusted advocate and respected leader within the behavioral health field.