The Columbus Organization

In 1984, Richard Ronder founded The Columbus Organization with a clear mission: to make a tangible difference in the lives of people with special needs. The company focused on providing crucial services like care coordination and professional clinical staffing for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The core idea was to build a support system that empowered people to achieve their own meaningful life goals. For decades, the organization grew steadily, establishing itself as a key provider in a specialized and underserved segment of the healthcare market. The business operated with a guiding principle of delivering high-quality, dignified, and private services to the individuals and families it served. A significant new chapter began when the private equity firm HealthEdge Investment Partners invested in the company, aiming to expand its reach and services. This partnership fueled growth through acquisitions and geographic expansion. The journey culminated in a major strategic event in November 2021, when The Columbus Organization was acquired by CareSource, a large non-profit managed care organization. This acquisition represented a powerful alignment of missions, positioning The Columbus Organization to further scale its impact as part of a larger, like-minded entity dedicated to serving complex healthcare needs.