FRISCO, Texas—Addus HomeCare Corporation, a provider of homecare services, announced that W. Bradley Bickham, the company’s president and chief operating officer, will retire in March 2026.
“It has been the pinnacle of my career to head operations at Addus," Bickham said. "Our team has created one of our industry’s strongest companies, providing incredible homecare services to our patients and customers. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished and look forward to more opportunities ahead for Addus over the next 12 months.”
“We are fortunate to have had Brad’s steady leadership throughout our company’s growth and expansion over the last eight years," said Dirk Allison, chairman and chief executive officer of Addus. "I am grateful that he has agreed to continue in that capacity for another year, while also providing us with the time to identify and develop the next generation of our leadership. While all of us at Addus will miss working with Brad, I will particularly miss him as we have worked together since 2006. However, we are very happy for Brad and his family and wish him all the best in his retirement.”
The Addus Board of Directors also approved an Amended and Restated Employment Agreement with Allison to extend the term of his employment for an additional three years through March 2028.
“Our executive team has been instrumental in building our patient-focused culture and creating substantial shareholder value over the last eight years," said Mark First, lead director of Addus. "We are grateful to have another year of Brad’s leadership and look forward to a smooth transition. We also are excited that Dirk has committed to leading Addus for another three years as we continue to execute our growth strategy.”