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Kristin-Elkjer
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Evolve Senior Living Appoints Kristin Elkjer Vice President of Operations

by Hayden Spiess

CHICAGO — Third-party seniors housing management company Evolve Senior Living has appointed Kristin Elkjer vice president of operations. Elkjer, who has more than 15 years of senior living leadership experience, previously served as vice president of operations for Jaybird Senior Living. She has also held the roles of regional director of operations for Great Lakes Management, executive director for The Waters, sales director for StuartCo and social services director for the Good Samaritan Society.  “Evolve is positioning for growth in our target Midwest markets, and we are committed to delivering best-in-class …

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Katie Pitts Joins Charter as Vice President of Marketing 

by Hayden Spiess

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — Katie Pitts has joined owner and operator Charter Senior Living as vice president of marketing.  Pitts brings almost 20 years of experience in the senior living and health care industries. She has previously led marketing and brand strategy for CCRCs in the Midwest and acted as an advisor to multiple senior living organizations.  “Katie’s leadership comes at a pivotal time as we continue to strengthen our marketing capabilities and data-informed strategies,” said Jayne Sallerson, president and COO of Charter Senior Living, in a statement. “Her proven expertise in …

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Cooper-Vittitow
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Cooper Vittitow Takes Over as CEO of Civitas Senior Living

by Hayden Spiess

FORT WORTH, Texas — Cooper Vittitow has been appointed chief executive officer of Civitas Senior Living. Vittitow will also retain the role of president of the company. He assumed the position Dec. 1, as Civitas co-founder Wayne Powell transitioned from CEO to chairman of the board.  Powell founded Civitas, which owns and operates 32 seniors housing communities across several states, in 2012 with co-founder and managing partner Jay Dempsey. The company now serves roughly 5,000 residents.  Vittitow brings more than 18 years of experience in the senior living sector to his …

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Brookdale-Senior-Living
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Brookdale Appoints Mary Sue Patchett COO 

by Hayden Spiess

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Brookdale Senior Living has appointed Mary Sue Patchett chief operating officer, following more than eight years without anyone officially filling the position. Tennessee-based Brookdale’s most recent COO, Labeed Diab, resigned from the company in 2017, after less than two years in the position.  Patchett will assume her new role Dec. 1, bringing more than 40 years of experience in senior living operations. Previously, during a 25-year tenure with Brookdale that ended in 2021, Patchett served as executive vice president of strategic operations, executive vice president of community and …

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Brett Leon
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Watermark Names Brett Leon Senior Vice President of Development 

by Hayden Spiess

TUCSON, Ariz. — Watermark Retirement Communities has named Brett Leon senior vice president of development.  Leon brings 22 years of real estate development leadership to the position, including roughly a decade of specializing in senior living with developer Alliance Residential. Leon worked with Arizona-based Watermark during his time at Alliance Residential, with Watermark managing nine Alliance communities during his tenure.  “Brett’s expertise and proven vision for senior living development will be instrumental as we expand our portfolio,” said Watermark CEO Paul Boethel in a statement.  Watermark was named the 28th largest …

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Nick-Stengle
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Brookdale Senior Living, Largest U.S. Seniors Housing Operator, Names Nick Stengle as CEO 

by Hayden Spiess

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. —Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD), the country’s largest seniors housing operator, has named Nick Stengle as its new chief executive officer. Stengle assumed the role, as well as joined the Brookdale board of directors, on Oct. 6.  Denise Warren, who has served as interim CEO beginning in April of this year following the departure of president and CEO Lucinda “Cindy” Baier, will step down and reassume her role as non-executive chairman of the board.  According to Brookdale, Stengle’s selection was the result of a comprehensive search led by …

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Liam-Sorensen
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MonticelloAM Appoints Liam Sorensen Senior Relationship Manager

by Hayden Spiess

NEW YORK CITY — Multifamily and seniors housing bridge lending platform MonticelloAM has appointed Liam Sorensen to the role of senior relationship manager.  In his new role, Sorensen will be responsible for fostering and expanding client relationships, sourcing new opportunities and supporting the firm’s lending and investment activity across the seniors housing market. He will report to Karina Davydov, senior managing director, Healthcare.  Sorensen’s experience includes almost a decade in healthcare real estate finance and a track record of debt structuring, underwriting, portfolio management and client advisory services. Prior to joining …

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Nicole-Ornelas
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Nicole Ornelas Joins Lifespace Communities as Vice President of Experience

by Hayden Spiess

DALLAS — Nicole Ornelas has joined Lifespace Communities, a nonprofit senior living owner and operator, as vice president of experience.  In her new role, Ornelas will report to Nikki Kresse, chief experience and people officer. She will guide the development and execution of LIfespace’s enterprise experience strategy, which includes elevating resident experience, introducing new service models and applying data-driven tactics to create improvement. Ornelas will also collaborate with the vice president of human resources and other leaders to oversee team member experiences within the organization.  Ornelas brings more than 20 years …

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Amy-Porchetta
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Argentum Appoints Amy Porchetta Vice President of Development and Revenue Operations

by Hayden Spiess

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Argentum, a national association representing senior living communities, has announced the appointment of Amy Porchetta to the role of vice president of development and revenue operations.  Most recently, Porchetta — who has more than 20 years of experience in fundraising, corporate partnerships and strategic growth — served as the senior director of business development at the USO.  In her new role at Argentum, Porchetta will oversee revenue generation initiatives, corporate partnerships and development strategies to advance Argentum’s mission.  “Amy’s proven track record in building high-impact partnerships and driving …

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Rebecca Pacillas Joins The Springs Living as Chief People Officer

by Hayden Spiess

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — Rebecca Pacillas has joined The Springs Living as the company’s new chief people officer. In this role Pacillas will report to the president and lead the company’s people strategy, including talent acquisition, staff retention and training, leadership development and human resources.  With more than two decades of experience in human resources leadership, Pacillas most recently served as chief people officer at American Advisors Group. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in business and a Certificate in Human Resources from the University of California, Riverside.  “Rebecca is a …

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