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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mirador, a continuing care retirment community in Corpus Christi, has hired Chuck Childress as executive director to succeed Deborah Nugent, who is retiring after serving 13 years at the helm. Mirador is part of the Methodist Retirement Communities (MRC), a not-for-profit service ministry that provides seniors housing and healthcare services in Texas to about 2,000 residents. His first day on the job was Sept. 30. Childress previously worked for MRC, serving on the organization’s central support services team, initially as senior vice president of operations before …

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — Distinctive Living, a “boutique” seniors housing management and development firm, has appointed Timothy J. Ford as general counsel and chief human resources officer. In his new role, which became effective May 1, Ford is responsible for overseeing legal matters and human resources functions across Distinctive Living’s portfolio of communities, ensuring compliance with regulations and supporting the company’s mission of providing high-quality care to its residents. Recently elected to the New Jersey Assisted Living Council Board of Directors, Ford brings almost two decades of extensive legal expertise in senior care, …

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InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast Operators Panel

ATLANTA — Staffing, particularly at the regional director level, kicked off the discussion at the “Best in Class Operators’ Blueprints for Success in a Challenging Market” panel at the 11th annual InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast conference on Wednesday, Aug. 28 in Atlanta. Pilar Carvajal, founder and CEO of Innovation Senior Living, said her firm is focused on developing from within and rewarding those who have worked hard for the company. “We are keeping a very close focus internally. We think that’s where we will find our talent as we grow,” …

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AUSTIN, Texas — Offerd has expanded into seniors housing with the addition of Scott McCorvie, a 20-year seniors housing investment veteran.  McCorvie previously worked for a national seniors housing valuation and advisory firm, two national healthcare REIT and a national seniors housing consulting firm, in addition to launching two regional seniors housing owner-operator investment firms. Over his career, he has helped close over $1 billion dollars of seniors housing transactions in markets throughout the United States. Offerd integrates technology, data intelligence and customized services into one acquisition and transaction platform. …

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SKOKIE, Ill. — Covenant Living Communities and Services, a Skokie-based owner-operator, has appointed Tanya Mazor as vice president of philanthropy.  Mazor previously held key positions with Jewish Home and Care Center Foundation, the Milwaukee Center for Independence and the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. In her role at Covenant Living, Mazor will be responsible for oversight on all aspects of the organization’s philanthropic initiatives, including donor engagement, fundraising campaigns, and partnerships with local and national organizations. She will work closely with the directors of philanthropy and partner with the board of directors …

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TYLER, Texas — Lifespace Communities has hired David Gustafson as executive director at Meadow Lake in Tyler, approximately midway between Dallas and the Louisiana border.  Gustafson previously held leadership roles at Aegis Living, Discovery Senior Living and Watermark Retirement Communities.  Gustafson earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of South Florida. He is also a Licensed Administrator for Assisted Living Facilities in Texas and a Licensed Dementia Care Practitioner.

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SKOKIE, Ill. — Covenant Living Communities and Services, a Skokie-based nonprofit owner-operator, has promoted Cory Kallheim to general counsel. Kallheim replaces David Erickson, who was promoted to president and CEO. Kallheim has been with Covenant Living for more than two years serving as vice president and associate general counsel. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing all legal aspects of Covenant Living’s operations, ensuring the organization remains compliant with all relevant laws and regulations, while also supporting strategic initiatives. Prior to Covenant Living, Kallheim worked for more …

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DELRAY BEACH, Fla. — Lifespace Communities has hired Patrick Noonan as executive director at Harbour’s Edge, a continuing care retirement community in Delray Beach.  Noonan has over 30 years’ experience leading senior living operations and managing healthcare administration, most recently serving as executive director at The Glenview at Pelican Bay in Naples.  Noonan earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Fontbonne University in St. Louis. He is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Florida and a Licensed Florida Community Association Manager.

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — Commonwealth Senior Living, a Charlottesville-based owner-operator has hired Joshua Rivera as vice president of operations.  Rivera has 17 years of senior living industry experience and most recently served as the regional director of operations at Senior Lifestyle Corp.  Joshua Rivera began his career in senior living at Sunrise Senior Living as a concierge, later advancing to human resource manager and assisted living coordinator. He then moved onto Brookdale Senior living for 10 years, serving as a business office manager, executive director and regional director of operations. Rivera has …

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FREEHOLD, N.J. — Distinctive Living, a Freehold-based senior living management and development company, has hired Shelley Esden as executive vice president and chief operating officer.  Esden brings a wealth of industry experience including her role as founder and CEO of Lexor Living and her 15-year tenure at Sonata Senior Living, where she advanced from senior vice president of operations to COO and ultimately CEO.  With Esden’s appointment, Distinctive also acquires Lexor Living, bolstering the company’s offerings in the luxury senior living category. Distinctive Living currently operates 46 communities and has …

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