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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.

SAN FRANCISCO — SGPA Architecture and Planning, a San Francisco-based design firm, has promoted Alexis Burck to director of wellness and senior living. She accepted the role following the retirement of Stuart Stoller, with whom she’s worked closely for seven years.

SKOKIE, Ill. — Covenant Retirement Communities Inc., nonprofit operator based in Skokie, has appointed Melody Schneider as regional sales director.