PALM BAY, Fla. — Watercrest Senior Living Group has hired James Brassard as executive director of Palm Bay Memory Care, a 72-unit memory care community approximately 70 miles southeast of Orlando. Brassard is experienced in senior living start-ups and turn-around communities and has received the FALA Sales and Marketing Director of the Year award. A combat veteran who served in both Afghanistan and Iraq, Brassard received his M.B.A. from Gulf Coast University and continues to serve his local community as a college professor.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Lancaster Pollard Mortgage Co., a Columbus-based division of ORIX Real Estate Capital (OREC), has promoted several employees to expand its seniors housing and healthcare production team. As announced this past spring, Aaron Becker is the chief production officer and East team leader for the firm. Fellow Lancaster Pollard veterans Casey Moore, Doug Harper and Quintin Harris also expanded their leadership roles, with Moore and Harper leading the West, and Harris leading the Midwest. In the East, Michael Blackwell has joined Becker’s team and will be responsible for …
ARLINGTON, Va. — The National Council on Aging (NCOA) has appointed Ramsey Alwin as the organization’s new chief executive officer. Alwin replaces James Firman, who led NCOA for 25 years until his retirement earlier this year. Alwin is an experienced public policy leader in addressing issues related to aging in America. She returns to NCOA following five years at AARP. Alwin previously served as vice president of economic security for NCOA from 2009 to 2015. During this time, she oversaw the development and implementation of programs designed to promote the …
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Lifespace Communities, a West Des Moines-based owner-operator, has appointed Eddie Fenoglio to the position of chief operating officer, effective Oct. 12. Fenoglio brings more than 25 years of operations leadership experience in both public and private senior living organizations. During his time with previous senior living companies, Fenoglio provided oversight for operational strategy, led turnarounds and spearheaded large-scale acquisitions of retirement communities across a broad, multi-state area. Details on his education and previous employment were not disclosed.
Claiborne Senior Living Hires LaDane Washington as Executive Director of Community in Louisiana
by Jeff Shaw
THIBODAUX, La. — Claiborne Senior Living is pleased to announce it has named LaDane Washington as executive director at The Claiborne at Thibodaux in Thibodaux, approximately 60 miles southwest of New Orleans. Washington, who will oversee the community’s strategic direction and daily operations, comes to The Claiborne with several years of experience in managing personnel, finances, marketing and operations. He previously served as operations manager at Surge Medical Transportation and as executive director at Claiborne Healthcare Center and Unity Nursing and Rehab. Washington has his master’s of business administration degree …
Arrow Senior Living Hires Katie Burrage as Executive Director of The Parkway Senior Living in Missouri
by Jeff Shaw
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. — Arrow Senior Living has hired Katie Burrage as executive director at The Parkway Senior Living in Blue Springs, a suburb of Kansas City. Burrage joined The Parkway in May, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under her leadership, Parkway has implemented the use of mask detecting technology and thermographic cameras to prevent the spread of the virus. The community has been COVID-free since June 2020. A graduate of Lindenwood University, Burrage earned a double master’s degree in gerontology and healthcare management. She is also licensed …
WINDSOR, Calif. — Oakmont Senior Living, an operator based in Windsor, has created two positions centered around culinary and resident programming, promoting two existing team members to fill the roles. Longtime Oakmont Senior Living executive Rina Younan has been named vice president of program development and will oversee culinary, memory care and activities. Oakmont also promoted Chef Andrew Moret to director of culinary. Younan joined Oakmont in 2013. She has more than 16 years of experience in the culinary arts and more than half of that in an executive leadership …
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Argentum has hired Maggie Elehwany for the newly created role of senior vice president of public affairs. In this role, she will be responsible for leading Argentum’s public policy team and working with Argentum’s Public Policy Committee to build upon the Alexandria-based association’s government relations efforts and strengthening its public affairs strategy. “We believe her leadership and expertise will be vital in elevating awareness of the public policy priorities most critical to the senior living industry’s long-term health,” says James Balda, Argentum president and CEO. Elehwany joins …
Sunshine Retirement Hires Shannon Hundley as Executive Director of Community Under Construction in Southern California
by Jeff Shaw
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. — Sunshine Retirement Living has hired Shannon Hundley as the executive director of Park View Estates Assisted Living & Memory Care in Fountain Valley, approximately 35 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles. Sunshine recently opened model apartments at the community, with plans to hire up to 50 staffers as the property nears its grand opening. Hundley is a licensed vocational nurse with a Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) Administrator License. He has 15 years of experience, most recently as executive director of another community near …
Watercrest names Loresa Smith as Executive Director of Community in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
by Jeff Shaw
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. — Watercrest Senior Living Group has hired Loresa Smith as executive director of Watercrest Santa Rosa Beach Assisted Living and Memory Care in Santa Rosa Beach, located on the Florida Panhandle. EMJ is currently building the 107-unit community, which is scheduled to open this fall. Smith has served in the healthcare industry for over 14 years, with five years of specialized sales and marketing experience.