When Acadia Healthcare appointed E. Perot Bissell to its board in 2013, the company gained access to decades of operational experience across multiple sectors. Bissell’s tenure as chief executive at Maxum Petroleum demonstrated his capacity for building large-scale logistics operations through strategic acquisitions.
Between 2006 and 2012, Bissell transformed Maxum into one of the largest independent distributors of lubricants and diesel fuel across North America. The company sold and distributed more than 1.3 billion gallons of refined petroleum products, serving over 15,000 customers before Pilot Flying J acquired a controlling interest in 2012.
Acquisition Strategy and Growth
Bissell’s approach at Maxum centered on consolidation within the fragmented commercial fuel and lubricant distribution industry. The company completed 16 acquisitions under his leadership, building a comprehensive logistics platform. This experience in identifying acquisition targets and integrating operations parallels challenges faced by growing healthcare networks.
After Pilot Flying J’s acquisition of Maxum, Bissell continued as vice chairman from September 2012 to July 2013, overseeing more than $300 million in acquisition and divestiture activity. His ability to execute complex transactions at scale has informed his board contributions at Acadia Healthcare.
Transition to Healthcare Governance
Bissell joined the board at a moment when the behavioral health provider was expanding its facility network across multiple states. His LinkedIn profile reflects ongoing engagement with the healthcare sector alongside his private equity work at Egis Capital Partners, where he focuses on security and protection industries.
The combination of operational leadership and financial structuring expertise has proven valuable as the company pursues joint venture partnerships and facility expansions throughout the United States.