DALLAS — Rob Salierno has been named regional vice president of operations for the North Region at nonprofit owner and operator Lifespace Communities. In his new role, Salierno will lead daily operations for seven communities located in five states, reporting to Andy Kazmierczak, chief operating officer of Lifespace. “Rob’s 20-plus-year journey with Lifespace is especially inspiring because it reflects the growth and opportunity our organization strives to create,” says Kazmierczak. “He began his Lifespace career as a dining room server in one of our communities and, through dedication and a commitment …
COCKEYSVILLE, Md. — Matthew Gourmand, president of Omega Healthcare Investors (NYSE: OHI), will assume the role of CEO of the company. Gourmand’s tenure as CEO will begin Oct. 1, upon the retirement of current CEO Taylor Pickett. Gourmand will also be appointed to the company’s board. “Having worked with Matthew for the past eight years, I believe he is the right person to take the company forward,” said Pickett in a press statement. “With a highly experienced and driven team to support him, I am confident that Omega is well-positioned to …
NASHVILLE — Senior living association Argentum has announced the election of new members to its Board of Directors. The Board shapes strategic direction, advises on policy and advocacy and drives initiatives for the organization. Officers of the Board of Directors include Tana Gall of Merrill Gardens as chair, Chris Hyatt of New Perspective Senior Living as vice chair, Gary Smith of Vi as treasurer, Mercedes Kerr of Belmont Village Senior Living as secretary, Adam Kaplan of Solera Senior Living as public policy chair and Judd Harper of The Arbor Co. as …
DALLAS — Nonprofit senior living owner and operator Lifespace Communities has appointed Andy Kazmierczak to the role of chief operating officer. Kazmierczak assumed the role May 1, following the departure of Brian Robbins. “Andy is a culture champion who brings strong operational leadership, deep knowledge of our communities and a consistent track record of execution,” says Jesse Jantzen, president and CEO of Lifespace. “He has played a key role in advancing several of our most important enterprise initiatives and is well-positioned to build on our momentum and drive consistency in performance.” …
WALTHAM, Mass. — Benchmark Senior Living has named Adam Manchester senior campus executive director, effective immediately. In this position, Manchester will oversee operations for all of the continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) within the Benchmark portfolio, which include Edgehill in Stamford, Connecticut; Meadow Ridge in Redding, Connecticut; New Pond Village in Walpole, Massachusetts; and The Commons in Lincoln in Lincoln, Massachusetts. Manchester previously served as the campus executive director of New Pond Village for seven years. “We are always looking for better ways to support our CCRCs and the associates, residents …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — David Schless, president of the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), has received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Alzheimer’s Association. Schless will be honored at the association’s 2026 Vision Gala on May 8 in Washington, D.C. at the Grand Hyatt Washington hotel. The gala is being hosted by the National Capital Area chapter of the association. “Dave has been a longtime supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, a steadfast champion of our cause, and an advocate for people and families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia,” says Joanne Pike, president and …
NEW YORK CITY — Lument has hired Alex Florea and Kevin Lukehart to support the firms expansion of its real estate investment sales platform into the seniors housing sector. Florea will serve as managing director and Lukehart will assume the role of director. Florea will lead the seniors housing team, working closely with John Sebree, head of real estate investment sales, and Aaron Becker, head of seniors housing and healthcare debt production. Prior to joining Lument, Florea worked at Blueprint HCRE, most recently as managing director. In that role, he brokered …
MEDFORD, Ore. — Pacific Retirement Services (PRS) has named Sloan Bentley president and CEO. Bentley will assume the role following the closing of a financial restructuring for her current employer. With more than 40 years of professional experience in the senior living sector, Bentley most recently served as president and CEO of Lutheran Life Communities, which she joined in 2020. Bentley also cofounded Seniority Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Baptist Homes of the West, and served as president and CEO of Lifespace Communities for five years. “Sloan is a …
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) has elected its 2026-2027 Executive Committee. The committee includes Chair Richard Hutchinson, CEO of Discovery Senior Living; Vice Chair Stephanie Harris, CEO of Arrow Senior Living; Treasurer James Gray, president of Bridgewood Property Co.; Secretary Trever Sweeney, vice president of Ventas; Seniors Housing PAC Chair Taylor Hernandez, chief strategy officer of Senior Star; and President David Schless. Hutchinson previously served as vice chair. ASHA’s Executive Committee serves as the central decision-making and oversight body for the organization, shaping strategy and priorities. Officers …
BRIGHTON, Mass. — 2Life Communities CEO Amy Schectman has announced plans to retire this October. Schectman, whose full title is Saul and Gitta Kurlat chief executive officer, has held the position for roughly 15 years. (The Saul & Gitta Kurlat Charitable Foundation is a long-standing supporter of 2Life Communities.) “I feel very proud of the work we’ve done at 2Life,” said Schectman in a statement. “Creating communities of loving kindness is sacred work, especially important in a society that often ignores or dismisses older adults and where elder economic insecurity is …
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