WHO WE ARE

Jim founded Shaheen Strategic Investments (SSI) in order to provide a vehicle for the Shaheen Family to grow and expand its holdings in a variety of businesses. Prior to SSI, Jim founded a national healthcare company called Strategic Behavioral Health. This was a chain of private psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals across the nation.  Headquartered in Memphis, TN, the company grew from Denovo to 13 Hospitals in 8 states with revenues just under $200,000,000. With over 33 years of behavioral health experience, Jim has helped a variety of small and large companies grow and expand services in order to meet the demands of behavioral health services in many communities. Jim is the Chairman of the UT Health Science Center College of Medicine Board of Visitors.  Jim also sits on the Jason Foundation Board of Directors, as well as the JC Runyon Foundation Board. Additionally, Jim sits on the Board of Directors of the National Association for Behavioral Healthcare's Education and Research Foundation. Jim holds a Masters Degree in Organizational Communications from Murray State University and an undergraduate degree in Therapeutic Recreation also from Murray State University.

Niki is the Founder and President of the JC Runyon Foundation. (JCRF)  WWW.JCRUNYONFOUNDATION.ORG This is a 501c3 charitable foundation named in her father's (John Charles Runyon) honor. The Foundation began in 2010 with a sole focus of providing college scholarships to students affected by behavioral health disorders.  The JC Runyon Foundation has awarded numerous scholarships to students across the United States since its beginning and has distributed over $700,000 in tuition funds. Prior to JCRF,  Niki was an educator for 18 years specializing in both regular and gifted education. Niki holds a Masters Degree in Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Memphis,  a Gifted Education Endorsement from Western Kentucky University and a BS in Early Education from Murray State University.

JT is one of the owners and managers of Southern Roofing and Renovations of the Tri-Cities.  JT has spent several years helping grow a Mid-South roofing company from less than $100k in revenues to over $30,000,000.  His performance has landed him in an ownership role and is helping to change the way roofing repair or replacement get's done. He also is part owner of a company called RDA Claims Services which is changing the way in which claims are processed. Lastly, JT is a founding member of the band "Savage After Midnight". This band has toured with the likes of Shinedown, Papa Roach, Asking Alexandria, and Memphis May Fire.  JT originally studied to be a Music Engineer and received his degree from Sound Audio Engineering school (SAE) in Nashville , TN. 

Jacob is the Director of Business Development for UltraGroup based in Chattanooga, TN. He has been instrumental in designing and implementing the company-wide referral development program in over 50 sites across the US. Prior to the UltrGroup, Jacob was the Director of Business Development for Carolina Dunes Behavioral Hospital in Wilmington, NC. He helped that facility grow it's inpatient and Outpatient services.  His experience in behavioral health goes back even further with summer internships in several psychiatric hospitals learning Admissions/HR/Compliance/ Business Office. Jacob was awarded his BS in Healthcare Administration from Auburn University and is pursuing his Masters degree currently.