LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jun 04, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Renal Ventures Management LLC, a leading provider of dialysis services for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure, announced today that Christopher Pyrek has joined the company as Vice President of Business Development.

Mr. Pyrek brings to Renal Ventures over 20 years of experience in the renal dialysis industry where he has served extensively in business development roles. His specialties include mergers and acquisitions, joint venture partnerships with physicians and hospitals, contract negotiations and construction oversight. In his new role Mr. Pyrek will be responsible for the company's de novo growth and other expansion opportunities.

"Mr. Pyrek is a valuable addition to our team," said Larry Chatfield, CEO of Renal Ventures Management. "His history of directing successful corporate growth positively positions Renal Ventures to be an even stronger competitor in the marketplace."

Prior to joining Renal Ventures, Mr. Pyrek was the founding member of RenalCare Partners in Hollywood, Fla., where he served as Vice President of Business Development. In this role, he was responsible for corporate growth through acquisitions and new facility developments.

Before his work with RenalCare Partners, Mr. Pyrek served as Assistant Vice President of Vivra Renal Care, the second largest provider of kidney dialysis in the U.S. During this time period, he opened more than 40 new facilities and was responsible for the company's three largest acquisitions. Mr. Pyrek also established the company's physical plant design standards which significantly improved efficiencies and profit margins.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Pyrek also served as a new market and business development consultant to dialysis providers as well as founded a specialized, real estate development firm which focused exclusively on health care properties. Mr. Pyrek holds a degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University.

Renal Ventures Management is one of the nation's fastest growing dialysis companies, owning and operating clinics in six states. The company has developed a reputation as a first choice provider of dialysis services as a result of its industry-leading clinical care outcomes and proactive collaboration with its hospital and physician partners.

About Renal Ventures Management LLC

Renal Ventures Management LLC is a leading provider of dialysis services in the U.S. The company partners with hospitals and physicians to provide patients suffering from chronic kidney failure with knowledgeable, compassionate and quality-focused care in comfortable clinic settings. For its hospital and nephrologist partners, Renal Ventures Management provides management expertise and patient-focused care operations which center around collaboration, quality and effectiveness. Headquartered in Lakewood, Colo., the company operates 36 dialysis partnerships and 25 inpatient service contracts in six states. For more information, visit www.renalventures.com .

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TAMPA, Fla.—The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP) announced today Harris Haith will serve as the keynote speaker at the 39th Annual AAKP National Patient Meeting on August 11, 2012.

The AAKP Patient Meeting is one of the largest events of its kind, bringing together kidney patients, family members and kidney health care professionals from across the country.

Haith is a singer/song writer and an award winning film producer and writer. His most recent book, Growing Up Laughing, in which he describes his childhood adventures with legendary actor/comedian Eddie Murphy and his brother Charlie, received national acclaim. Haith is also a kidney transplant recipient who continues to speak to kidney patients about hope, faith and being active in their health care.

“We are excited to have Harris Haith join us at the AAKP Annual Patient Meeting. He has a very accomplished career, and a wonderful story to share with our meeting attendees,” said AAKP’s Executive Director Karen E. Ryals. “I am sure the participants will walk away feeling inspired to continue to lead productive lives.”

The Annual AAKP Patient Meeting is August 9-11 at the Grand Hyatt Atlanta in Buckhead. The patient meeting is divided into three educational tracks: chronic kidney disease (CKD)/pre-dialysis, end-stage renal disease (ESRD)/dialysis, and kidney transplantation. This allows participants to design their own meeting experience. The full meeting agenda and registration brochure is on the AAKP website, www.aakp.org/events/convention.

AAKP is kicking off its Annual Patient Meeting with its 2nd Annual AAKP Public Policy Forum. The event takes place August 9 at The Carter Center in Atlanta. This is a free event and it is open to the public.

Haith will address meeting attendees on Aug. 11 from 7 p.m. to  9 p.m. during AAKP’s commencement dinner. For more information on the AAKP Annual Patient Meeting visit www.aakp.org or call 1-800-749-2257.

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