In Loving Memory of Our Founder, Max Chesnoff
Rêver Healthcare Solutions exists because of one man’s belief that people—and the organizations that support them—deserve better.
Max Chesnoff founded Rêver in 2021, drawing on years of firsthand experience in the mental health and substance use treatment field. Having worked his way up from Technician to Administrative Director, Max understood the daily realities of behavioral health facilities in a way few HR providers ever could. He built Rêver not as a distant vendor, but as a true partner—one who believed deeply in the power of recovery and in supporting the people who make that recovery possible every day.
Max passed away in October 2025. His vision, his integrity, and his unwavering commitment to this industry remain at the heart of everything we do. Rêver is, and will always be, an extension of the dream he dared to build.
Today, Rêver is led by his wife and partner, Catherine Chesnoff, who continues that mission with the same dedication, care, and belief in what’s possible.
Catherine Chesnoff
Chief Executive Officer
After earning her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from California State University Northridge, Catherine Chesnoff embarked on her career in the behavioral healthcare sector in 2016. She began as a Residential Counselor & Case Manager, specializing in substance use and dual-diagnosis treatment, working across various facilities in Los Angeles, CA. Catherine’s exceptional administrative skills and keen interest in clinical criteria eventually paved the way for her transition into medical billing.
During her time overseeing the Health Information Management Department at First Commercial Billing & Hansei Solutions, Catherine led a team of VOB & Medical Records Specialists for 5 years. It was during this time that she discovered her passion for training and education, regulatory compliance, and risk management. Her remarkable achievements in her billing career includes successfully navigating over 50 pre-payment and post-payment review audits within her first three years in management. She substantially reduced Payor refund requests by up to 150% and removed Providers from audits within an average timeframe of 60-90 days, resulting in significant cost savings of over $150 million in claim payments.
Catherine is proud to bring her extensive knowledge of insurance billing & medical necessity criteria to the Rever team. Her auditing & compliance background give us a unique advantage in HR compliance, payroll management, benefits administration, and clinical documentation compliance. As a staunch advocate for mental health and substance use recovery, she is deeply committed to assisting our clients in delivering high-quality care and treatment to every individual they serve.
Riley Shepherd
Chief Operations Officer
Riley Shepherd is our COO at Rever Healthcare Solutions. Riley has over 7 years of experience in the substance use field ranging from Operational Management of several facilities to SUD/MH Insurance billing. He assists our client’s employees with onboarding, auditing of credentials, assuring files are up to date at all times, and assisting with payroll services.
As someone who has experience not only as an employee, but as a client of a treatment facility, his passion is giving back to a field that helped save his life and others. He believes treatment is an essential process for individuals suffering from Mental Heath and/or Substance Use disorders. Ethical and honest treatment services are what motivates him to continue contributing to this field.
Rachael Spivack
Rachael Spivack has had the privilege of serving as an insurance broker since 2005. Over the course of her career, she has developed a specialization in various areas of insurance, including health, life, disability, Long Term Care, both small and large group plans, as well as Individual and Family plans and Medicare options.
With nearly two decades of experience, her commitment lies in providing comprehensive insurance solutions tailored to the unique needs of her clients. Rachael possesses a profound understanding of the Affordable Care Act, which enables her to assist clients in navigating the complexities of their insurance choices. Rachael’s goal is to ensure that both employer and employee needs are met effectively, fostering a supportive environment for informed decision-making.
Kristen Ayala
Kristen Ayala is an experienced accounting and finance professional with more than 10 years of experience, specializing in supporting small-business organizations in Los Angeles, CA through thoughtful financial management, operational efficiency, and people-centered service. At Rever Healthcare Solutions, she brings a detail-oriented and collaborative approach to the unique financial, HR, and compliance needs of the substance use disorder and mental health treatment industry.
With an understanding of the importance of accountability, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance in behavioral healthcare, Kristen helps create strong financial and operational foundations that allow organizations to focus on delivering ethical, high-quality care. She pairs streamlined systems and meticulous financial oversight with a friendly, approachable style, helping clients understand not only the numbers, but the “why” behind them.
Kristen’s commitment to integrity, transparency, and service reflects Rever’s mission to strengthen behavioral healthcare organizations from the inside out. Through dependable partnership and attention to detail, she helps clients operate with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.