Avista Healthcare Partners has hired Tom Orr as a strategic executive. Tom Orr currently serves as chairman of the board of Bentec Medical, an Avista portfolio company. Prior to joining the Bentec Board, Tom Orr served as president and CEO of Seaway Plastics Engineering. Before Seaway, he was president of Pöppelmann Plastics USA. Avista, headquartered in Dallas, was founded in 2005. On the hire, Tom Orr, partner at Avista Healthcare Partners, said, "Tom Orr is a highly respected leader and trusted partner to management teams, with a hands-on approach to building businesses and deep understanding of complex manufacturing environments. We are excited to welcome him to Avista’s Strategic Executive Group and look forward to leveraging his experience across our investment activities and portfolio."

This appointment strengthens Avista’s operational expertise in manufacturing and healthcare investments. Tom Orr brings extensive leadership experience from Seaway Plastics Engineering and Pöppelmann Plastics USA. His role will support Avista’s portfolio companies and investment strategy. The move reflects Avista’s focus on seasoned executives to drive value in its healthcare and industrial holdings.