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BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — Juniper Communities has hired Doug Vocelle as regional director of operations, where he will oversee the company’s Florida portfolio. Vocelle previously oversaw marketing for the company, before leaving for eight years due to a family relocation.

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. — Holiday Retirement, the largest owner-operator of independent living properties in the United States, has hired Rick Wigginton as senior vice president of sales.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Lifespace Communities, a nonprofit, Des Moines-based developer, has hired Thoms Brod as vice president of business development.

VERO BEACH, Fla. — Watercrest Senior Living Group has promoted Michele Thompson to the newly created position of chief operating officer.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Watercrest Senior Living has hired Cindy Gordie as executive director of Watercrest of San Jose Assisted Living and Memory Care Community, the company’s new community in Jacksonville.

IRVINE, Calif. — HCP (NYSE: HCP) has hired Peter Scott as the company’s new executive vice president and chief financial officer. Scott replaces Tom Herzog, who was promoted to CEO following the resignation of Lauralee Martin last summer.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care (NIC) has hired Lana Peck as senior principal and subject matter expert for seniors housing.

DES MOINES, Iowa — Lifespace Communities, a Des Moines-based nonprofit operator of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), has hired Kevin Knopf as regional director of operations. In his new role, Knopf will be responsible for leadership, strategic planning and day-to-day operations for the five Lifespace communities in the state of Florida.