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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, …

WALTHAM, Mass. — Benchmark Senior Living has appointed Sigrid “Sam” Usen senior vice president and general counsel.  In her role, Usen will lead the company’s legal department, providing strategic counsel. She most recently served as assistant general counsel and chief compliance officer at The RMR Group, a publicly traded alternative asset management firm. RMR Group’s portfolio includes 208 senior living properties.  Usen also previously practiced law at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and worked at Merrilly Lynch as vice president and senior counsel.  “Sam has been a trusted voice …

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Brookdale Senior Living has named Margaret Cabell as the company’s new chief sales officer. This marks a return for Cabell, who earlier in her career spent 15 years at Brookdale in various leadership roles.  Cabell most recently served as chief community relations officer and head of sales at A Place for Mom, a for-profit senior care referral service and lead aggregator. Prior to that, she held the role of chief executive officer of Harmony Senior Services.  “As chief sales officer, Margaret’s leadership will be instrumental in advancing our …

CHICAGO — Plante Moran Living Forward, the senior living development advisory division of firm Plante Moran Realpoint, has added Adam Heavenrich to the organization.  Heavenrich, who brings more than 30 years of experience advising within the seniors housing sector, will lead the capital markets practice, with a focus on structured finance, senior living and sale-leaseback transactions. According to the company, the addition of Heavenrich will expand Plante Moran Living Forward’s ability to deliver integrated transaction and capital markets advisory services within the senior living sector.  “Senior living providers are facing unprecedented …