LAKEWOOD, Colo. — Construction firm Catamount Constructors has announced the launch of a new vertical dedicated to serving the seniors housing sector, in which the firm has been active for more than 15 years. The Colorado-based company has named Bernida Chapman to lead the division as vice president, senior living. Chapman previously served as the leader of construction and development for Spectrum Retirement Communities. “The best senior living projects come from truly understanding the business, not just the building, says James Benning, CEO of Catamount. “How these communities operate, what the …
CHICAGO — Covenant Living Communities and Services, a nonprofit senior living organization, has named Jay Hibbard as the next president of the company. Hibbard, who has more than 36 years of experience in seniors housing, will assume the position Oct. 1. He currently serves as chief growth and communication officer at Covenant Living and has been with the organization for more than a decade. David Erickson has served as the organization’s president and chief executive officer since June 2024. Erickson will continue to act as the company’s CEO. “This leadership structure …
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Senior living owner and operator Aegis Living has announced a scheduled leadership change, with plans for Dirk Burghartz to take over as CEO of the company in July 2027. He will succeed the current CEO and company founder Dwayne Clark, who established the organization in 1997. Following the transition, Burghartz will continue to serve as the company’s president, occupying a dual role. Additionally, Derek Doke, chief financial officer, will take on an expanded role as both chief financial officer and chief investment officer. Burghartz first joined Aegis as …
DENVER — Lantz Boggio / Architects (LB/A), a national architectural design firm that specializes in senior living, has launched a new interior design studio. Doing business as Envisionary Collective, the studio offers interior design; furniture, fixtures and equipment planning and design; procurement services; branding; assistance on renovations and refreshes; and master planning. “The senior living sector demands interior environments that are simultaneously functional, safe, evidence-based and deeply human,” said the firm in a press release. “Envisionary Collective was built to answer that call: broadening LB/A’s existing practice to include its own …
ST. JOHNS, Fla. — Senior living operator American Healthcare Management Group (AHMG) has promoted Nick Jasmon to the role of executive vice president. In his new role, Jasmon will assume oversight of community operations across the company’s portfolio and continue to be involved in the organizations strategic growth initiatives. He previously served as vice president of business development, leading AHMG’s growth strategy. “As we continue to grow, it is essential that we build a leadership team capable of supporting both our communities and our partners,” says Joe Jasmon, co-founder and chief …
IRVINE, Calif. — Danielian Associates Architects + Planners has expanded with the acquisition of Irwin Partners Architects, a firm dedicated to seniors housing. Founded in 1966, Irwin Partners is based in Costa Mesa, California. This marks California-based Danielian’s strategic expansion into the seniors housing sector, as well as rehabilitation and adaptive reuse projects. Together, the firms have more than 100 years of combined architectural experience. Irwin Partners’ recent projects include the redevelopment and expansion of a Viva Senior Living community in Princeton, Texas, and Protea St. Johns, a new 181,000-square-foot senior …
ATLANTA — Brokerage and advisory firm Senior Housing Services (SHS) has expanded, opening an office in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. Will Childs has been appointed to lead the office and the expansion of the firm across Georgia, Alabama, Virginia, Tennessee and Florida. Launched in 1999, SHS is based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Childs has more than 20 years of experience in commercial real estate, including 18 years focused on seniors housing and healthcare. He has previously held roles with JLL and Cushman & Wakefield, as well as co-founding OHC Advisors.
LONDON — Business process management company QX Global Group has named Vijay Pahuja chief executive officer. Pahuja joins the company from Sutherland Global Services. He previously held roles at WNS, Cognizant, IBM and Fidelity Investments. According to the company, London-based QX helps clients — including those in the senior living sector — reduce operating cost, improve efficiency and scale their businesses. Vijay’s focus will include implementing artificial intelligence to reduce back-office work for operators, allowing growth without increasing the employee headcount. Pom Chakravarti previously led the company as CEO and will …
IRVINE, Calif. — American Healthcare REIT (NYSE: AHR) has announced four new leadership appointments. Jeff Hanson has been named chief executive officer of the company, following a term as interim chief executive officer, which began in February 2026. He replaced Danny Prosky, who is retiring from his roles as president and chief executive officer following a medical leave. Prosky will continue to serve as a member of the board of directors and advisor to the management team. Gabe Willhite has been appointed to the role of president. Willhite first joined the …
DALLAS — 12 Oaks Senior Living has appointed President Greg Puklicz to the role of chief executive officer. Puklicz has served as president of the company since December 2021. Previous CEO Richard K. Blaylock will move into a new role as chairman of the board. “Greg’s steady leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to our core values make him the ideal choice to lead 12 Oaks into the future,” said Blaylock in a statement. “Over the past several years, his forward-thinking approach has been instrumental in modernizing our platforms, scaling our infrastructure, …