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DENVER — Healthpeak Properties Inc. (NYSE: PEAK), a Denver-based REIT, has promoted Scott Brinker from chief investment officer to chief executive officer and elected him to the company’s board of directors. Brinker replaces Tom Herzog, “who mutually agreed with the board to step down as chief executive officer and from the board to pursue other endeavors,” according to a press release from Healthpeak. Healthpeak also announced that Scott Bohn, executive vice president and co-head of life sciences, was appointed chief development officer and Adam Mabry, previously senior vice president of …

DES MOINES, Iowa — LCS, the nation’s third largest senior living provider, has promoted Chris Bird from executive vice president and chief operating officer to president. He will continue to serve in his existing roles at the company following the promotion. Bird will be responsible for leading the company’s operating activities and working with senior management to drive performance and earnings across all business lines. “This is a well-deserved promotion for one of the industry’s most respected leaders,” said Joel Nelson, LCS’ CEO. “Chris has dedicated his career to senior …

SEATTLE — Bill Pettit, who served as president of RD Merrill Co. for more than 30 years, has launched a new seniors housing consulting and investment firm with his son, Billy. The new company, Seattle-based Black Dog Capital Advisors, will focus on strategic consulting with senior living operators and capital sources. “Our focus will be on consulting with capital sources that have impaired communities coming out of COVID or are struggling with operating performance in their investments,” says Bill Pettit. “I expect we will work with their asset management teams as …