Nathan Young has never followed the conventional path. His life has been defined not by comfort or predictability, but by a deep-rooted commitment to helping others – often in places where help was hard to find. Standing at the helm of 9 Silver, a healthcare staffing company known for its integrity and mission-driven service. But to understand what makes 9 Silver different, you first must understand the man behind it.
As a young college student during the Israel-Lebanon conflict, Nathan Young made a decision that would shape his worldview forever. Rather than stay stateside, he flew to Israel, immersed himself in the language, and volunteered as a combat soldier in the Israel Defense Forces. This act of courage and selflessness followed his honorable discharge from the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. His choice to serve in a conflict zone thousands of miles away wasn’t about politics. It was about purpose. It revealed the kind of man Nathan was becoming—someone who responds to need with action.
When he returned to the United States, the next chapter of Nathan’s life unfolded in a very different setting. He began managing a 77-room property just outside Beverly Hills. What began as a hotel venture quickly evolved into something more meaningful. The building, once a rundown retirement home, was transformed under Nathan’s leadership into a safe harbor for individuals experiencing homelessness, addiction, or reentry from incarceration. Over a span of 24 years, Nathan Young created not just a business, but a community.
This unconventional sanctuary became known as a last stop for those turned away from traditional sober living environments. Nathan didn’t just offer rooms. He provided jobs, dignity, and the structure many people had been missing. Even when clients couldn’t pay, he continued helping them. His approach was personal, rooted in compassion, and it worked. What started informally became a full-fledged mission, one that ultimately led to the creation of two sober living homes.
The work took on deeper meaning after the tragic loss of Nathan’s girlfriend, who died from an overdose. Rather than allowing grief to harden him, Nathan Young turned it into fuel. He redoubled his efforts to support others in recovery, often paying for treatment out of his own pocket. He surrounded clients with dedicated staff, sometimes assigning more employees than patients. His belief was simple: everyone deserves the best chance at recovery, and no one should be left behind.
During this time, Nathan’s efforts were supported in part by Aetna, one of the largest health insurance providers in the country. As a subsidiary of CVS Health, Aetna played a key role in covering treatment costs for many of the individuals Nathan served. Their partnership allowed the clinics to expand and reach more people, especially those who couldn’t afford care on their own. However, in late 2022, Aetna abruptly stopped making payments. For Nathan’s clinic, which relied heavily on insurance reimbursement, the decision was devastating.
Financial consultants strongly recommended shutting down. The numbers no longer made sense. Continuing would mean risking financial collapse. But the work at 9 Silver Nathan Young chose people over profit, just as he always had. He kept the doors open. He continued services. And he refused to walk away from the individuals who needed him most.
This unwavering dedication to human-centered care became the foundation of Nathan’s next venture, 9 Silver. Built from his years of hands-on experience, 9 Silver is more than a staffing agency. It’s a reflection of Nathan’s values, leadership, and belief that systems should be built around people, not the other way around.
9 Silver specializes in connecting high-level healthcare professionals—executives, physicians, and clinical leaders—with hospitals, medical groups, and healthcare systems. But unlike traditional recruitment firms, the focus is not on volume or speed. It’s on fit. Nathan’s team works closely with each client to ensure that every placement aligns with both the needs of the organization and the values of the individual.
The company’s approach is informed by Nathan’s lived experience. He understands what it’s like to be on the front lines, managing crisis after crisis. He knows how critical it is to place the right people in the right positions, especially in healthcare. And he recognizes that trust, integrity, and communication are not just nice-to-have, they are non-negotiables in any successful staffing relationship.
Many 9 Silver clients appreciate the firm’s efficiency, honesty, and dedication to results. Candidates value the personalized approach and the meaningful opportunities that the company offers. Under Nathan’s leadership, 9 Silver is not just placing talent. It is helping to shape the future of healthcare delivery, one leadership role at a time.
As the healthcare industry continues to face staffing shortages, leadership gaps, and increasing demand, Nathan saw a chance to raise the bar with 9 Silver. He wants to redefine what healthcare staffing looks like, not just as a business, but as a service. A way to bring the best people into positions where they can make the greatest impact. And a way to ensure that every organization, no matter its size, has access to leaders who can truly make a difference.
Nathan Young didn’t set out to be a traditional entrepreneur. He became one by showing up for others when it mattered most. His story is not about chasing success. It’s about building it from the ground up, using empathy, grit, and an unshakable belief in the potential of people. And through 9 Silver, he’s turning that belief into a business that’s changing lives – one placement at a time.