Jess Brown Appointed as Senior Vice President at Avalon Healthcare Solutions

Avalon Healthcare Solutions has appointed Jess Brown as Senior Vice President, Growth Marketing and Commercial Operations. Brown brings 15 years of marketing experience to the role, including 7 years at Care.com, and joins from Cariloop, where they served as Vice President of Marketing.

A Track Record In Marketing

Brown has led marketing at Cariloop since September 2024 as Vice President of Marketing. Earlier that year, they served as Senior Director of Marketing at LearnLux Financial Wellbeing.

The longest chapter of Brown's career came at Care.com, where 7 years brought steady promotion. Starting as Marketing Manager, Care@Work, Brown advanced to Senior Marketing Manager, Care@Work, and went on to become Director of Marketing, Care for Business.

Earlier roles include Senior Marketing Strategy Manager at Zeta Global and Marketing Manager, Channel and Partner Engagement at OpFocus. According to Crustdata people data, Brown holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Alfred University.

Why It Matters For Avalon Healthcare Solutions

Avalon Healthcare Solutions works in diagnostic intelligence. Its Diagnostic Insights Platform delivers evidence-based policies, curated lab networks and real-time analytics, supporting over 30 health plans and 90 million members nationwide. The company partners with payers and providers to ensure diagnostic testing is performed appropriately, efficiently and at the right time.

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the business has grown to 300 employees, up 4.2% over 12 months, Crustdata company data shows. Engineering expanded 32.4% over the same period to 45 people, and Research grew 60%. Total funding stands at $54.3 million, with Francisco Partners backing a private equity round in January 2026.

What's Next

Brown begins the new role in October 2026, working from Greater Boston. The appointment pairs a seasoned marketing leader with a growing commercial organization, where the Business Development team now numbers 24, up 14.3% in a year. With fresh private equity backing and steady growth across the company, Brown's 15 years in marketing give the commercial team an experienced leader for its next stage.