CHICAGO — Plante Moran Living Forward, the senior living development advisory division of firm Plante Moran Realpoint, has added Adam Heavenrich to the organization. Heavenrich, who brings more than 30 years of experience advising within the seniors housing sector, will lead the capital markets practice, with a focus on structured finance, senior living and sale-leaseback transactions. According to the company, the addition of Heavenrich will expand Plante Moran Living Forward’s ability to deliver integrated transaction and capital markets advisory services within the senior living sector. “Senior living providers are facing unprecedented …
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SAN FRANCISCO — Senior living software company Cubigo has appointed a new chief growth officer. Chris Mohrman, who has previously held roles with both Markentum and WelcomeHome, will assume the role. Mohrman will lead sales and marketing operations, oversee go-to-market strategy and drive pipeline and revenue growth. “I’m thrilled to begin my new role as VP of Growth at Cubigo and partner with an incredible team focused on innovation in senior living,” says Mohrman. “In this role, I will be helping accelerate growth, strengthen industry partnerships and most importantly create …
CHICAGO — Ventas has appointed an interim general counsel. Kevin Bohl will assume the role upon the departure of the current general counsel, Carey Roberts. Roberts intends to resign effective June 26 and will join Blackstone as senior managing director and general counsel of real estate. Bohl, who joined Ventas in 2011, currently serves as senior vice president, deputy general counsel and assistant corporate secretary at the company. Bohl and his team provide strategic and legal advice to on transactional and asset management matters for Ventas. Prior to joining Ventas, he …
DALLAS — Sonida Senior Living has appointed Anton Nikodemus to the newly created role of chief operating officer. Nikodemus previously worked at Seaport Entertainment Group as president, CEO and chairman of the board. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at MGM Resorts International. “Anton’s appointment reflects Sonida’s conviction that operational excellence and exceptional resident care are the core pillars of operational success,” says Brandon Ribar, president and CEO of Sonida. Dallas-based Sonida’s portfolio includes 153 owned seniors housing communities and 12 communities managed on a third-party basis.
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 …