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Buckner Names David Ummel as New Executive Director at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview, Texas

by Jeff Shaw

LONGVIEW, Texas — Buckner Retirement Services has named David Ummel as the new executive director at Buckner Westminster Place in the East Texas city of Longview. Ummel most recently served as executive director for Calder Woods in Beaumont, which Buckner Retirement Services also operates. A 14-year veteran of Buckner, Ummel worked for Buckner Children and Family Services (BCFS) and Buckner church/ministry engagement prior to his move to Buckner Retirement Services. As a Buckner church engagement officer, he oversaw Faith Fosters Texas, a statewide initiative engaging the faith-based community with the …

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LCS promotes Greg Williams to Senior Director of Operations Management

by Jeff Shaw

DES MOINES, Iowa — LCS, a Des Moines-based owner-operator, has promoted industry veteran Greg Williams to the role of senior director of operations management. In his new role, Williams will join the Life Care Services leadership team and will oversee multi-state operations for the company. Williams’ career with Life Care Services spans more than 24 years, serving in a variety of roles including health center administrator, executive director and director of operations management. Williams holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from Earlham College.

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Lloyd Jones Adds Four to Seniors Housing Team

by Jeff Shaw

MIAMI — Lloyd Jones, a Miami-based investor, has added four members to its seniors housing team. Sarah Curatella was hired as regional vice president of health and wellness for senior living. She has over 28 years of experience as a registered nurse and assisted living administrator in Alabama. She is also a Certified Legal Nurse Consultant. Brian Griffith was hired as regional director of senior living sales. He has 14 years of experience in healthcare sales, leadership and business development. Linda Pisacano was hired to the senior living transition team. …

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Kim Lody Steps Down at Sonida, Brandon Ribar Promoted from COO to CEO

by Jeff Shaw

DALLAS — After eight years with the company and over three years as CEO, Kimberly Lody will step down from Sonida Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: SNDA), a Dallas-based owner-operator. In accordance with the company’s succession plan, Brandon Ribar, the company’s chief operating officer (COO), has been appointed president and CEO, effective Sept. 2. Lody will continue to serve in her current role through Ribar’s start date to ensure a smooth transition. Ribar has also been appointed to succeed Lody as a member of the company’s board of directors. “As Sonida …

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Juniper Communities Hires Patricia Jacobs Picked to Lead Well-Being Program

by Jeff Shaw

BLOOMFIELD, N.J. — Juniper Communities has hired Patricia Jacobs to lead Catalyst, Juniper’s new health and well-being program. Catalyst is a membership-based ecosystem of programs and services addressing individuals’ health and well-being. Through a lifestyle concierge, members receive personalized schedules of programs, classes and services. Instrumental in Jacob’s selection was the work she performed on behalf of Juniper at Cubigo, where Jacobs helped create and deploy the technology platform that supports Catalyst. Jacobs’ background also includes 18 years of senior living operations and sales leadership. Jacobs will deploy Catalyst among …

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Lloyd Jones Hires David Grady to Lead Aviva Senior Living

by Jeff Shaw

MIAMI — Lloyd Jones, a real estate investment firm headquartered in Miami, has hired David Grady as president of its Aviva Senior Living subsidiary. The firm is expanding its senior housing platform throughout the country, with the acquisition of five communities since January and an additional four closings scheduled within the next two months. Grady will oversee the integration of the new acquisitions into the Aviva brand. With a master’s degree in healthcare administration as well as a Ph.D., Grady has spent his career in executive positions with major senior …

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The Springs Living Names Brenda Connelly as President

by Jeff Shaw

MCMINNVILLE, Ore. — The Springs Living has promoted Brenda Connelly to president of the McMinnville-based operator Reporting to founder and CEO Fee Stubblefield, Connelly will work closely with CFO Molly Vaughan to lead all aspects of the organization. Connelly has held the role of chief operating officer since August 2020, effectively leading the company-wide operational COVID response while working closely with statewide organizations, including serving on the Long-Term Care COVID Forum in Oregon and the Montana governor’s COVID Advisory Task Force. She also led community teams to regain 6 percent …

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Harbor Retirement Associates Hires Karin Bateman as Chief Operating Officer

by Jeff Shaw

VERO BEACH, Fla. — Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA), a Vero Beach-based owner-operator, has hired Karin Bateman as its new chief operating officer. With 30 years of operating, management, and development experience in the seniors housing industry, Bateman will manage the operations of 37 HarborChase-branded communities in 14 states, with additional communities in the planning stages. Prior to joining HRA, Bateman served in executive director, director of sales and marketing, and operations roles. Most recently, she served as senior vice president of Operations for Senior Lifestyle Corp. for 10 years. During …

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LCS Hires Leslie Johnson as Executive Director of Foulk Living in Wilmington, Delaware

by Jeff Shaw

WILMINGTON, Del. — Life Care Services has hired Leslie Johnson as executive director at Foulk Living, a seniors housing community in Wilmington.  Johnson has worked in senior living for 13 years. Having majored in dietetics in, she started her career as a dietitian in a large healthcare system. Her field of study had appealed to her because of the role that nutrition plays in disease management and prevention and, by extension, quality of life. Johnson has served as a healthcare administrator at several different sites.

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WelcomeHome Software Hires Derek Bambach as Senior Product Manager

by Jeff Shaw

ATLANTA — WelcomeHome Software, an Atlanta-based customer relationship management software for the seniors housing industry, has hired Derek Bambach as a senior product manager to its team. Bambach’s career includes positions at Dell Technologies Virtustream, Incentive Solutions and SunTrust now Truist, where he held roles as senior product manager and senior business analyst.

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