VERO BEACH, Fla. — Watercrest Senior Living Group, a Vero Beach-based owner-operator, has hired Judi Donovan as vice president of startup operations and Julio Trejo as national director of culinary. Both roles are newly created positions within the company.
Donovan will oversee the partnership and collaboration between the construction and operational teams to ensure a smooth transition for opening new communities and welcoming incoming associates, residents and family members. She most recently served as the vice president of operational transition for a premier development and management company, where she was instrumental in the launch of 15 communities. Previous positions include director of operations, regional director of operations and executive director for various organizations.
Trejo brings over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and senior living industries, having served some of the nation’s largest senior living operators. As a corporate chef and regional dining specialist he directly implemented and supervised culinary operations for 42 communities in nine states.