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RUI names Ron Bowen VP of Inspiritás engagement
Ron Bowen has been named vice president of Inspiritás engagement by Roanoke, VA-based Retirement Unlimited Inc. He will oversee programming for all Inspiritás memory care neighborhoods and communities.
Bowen joins RUI with a 30-year career focused on dementia care, including 22 years in leadership roles in assisted living. His previous titles include divisional director for memory care, executive director and dementia coordinator.
Bowen received his undergraduate degree in mass communications and public relations from Wayland Baptist University and his master’s degree in gerontology and human development from the University of Saint Joseph.
Silver Birch announces Dave Mazurek as VP, Colleen Wille as AVP
Dave Mazurek has been named vice president for investments and growth strategy, and Colleen Wille has been named assistant vice president for sales and operations, at Chicago-based Silver Birch Living.
Mazurek’s almost 20-year real estate and senior housing career includes development, investment and operational experience. Additionally, he currently is vice chairman of the Urban Land Institute Senior Housing Council and previously was an Advisory Committee member of the American Seniors Housing Association.
Wille comes to her new role with more than 28 years of experience in sales and operations management within the assisted living industry.
The company has nine assisted living communities in Indiana.
Kendal on Hudson makes it official: Jean Eccleston is new CEO
Jean Eccleston has been named CEO of Kendal on Hudson. She had been the interim CEO and chief financial officer for the Kendal-affiliated continuing care retirement / life plan community in Sleepy Hollow, NY.
As CFO, Eccleston was responsible for all finance and accounting matters for the CCRC and the Kendal on Hudson Charitable Fund and oversaw the accounting for the Kendal on Hudson Resident Association. In addition to her finance responsibilities, she oversaw the area of information technology.
Sagewood names Sandi Grove, Desiree Cogley directors
Sandi Grove has been named director of plant operations, and Desiree Cogley has been named director of human resources, at Phoenix-based Sagewood Senior Living.
Grove has more than 20 years of experience in maintenance and engineering. He spent the past four years managing operations at various senior living communities and luxury resorts. Prior to that, he served in the US Navy, first as a heavy construction engineer, then as a special warfare fast boat team member.
Grove holds a degree in emergency management from Grand Canyon University.
Cogley has 23 years of experience in human resources and healthcare. She is new to senior living but previously worked in human resource roles for a community health center in Phoenix.
Cogley earned her undergraduate degree in psychology from Southern Illinois University and went on to earn a master’s degree in organizational management from the University of Phoenix. She also has various certifications, including HRCI senior professional in HR, SHRM senior certified professional, MTI certified workplace mediator, Lean Six Sigma green belt and Lean Six Sigma champion.
NIC announces new members to Future Leaders Council
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care recently named the members for its incoming class of its Future Leaders Council, chosen for their demonstrated leadership, vision and commitment to volunteering.
The new members:
- Joshua Bagley, executive director, Goodwin Living
- Zachary Britton, director, MidCap Financial
- Shashank Goel, assistant vice president, Harrison Street
- Morgan Graphman, analytics manager, Ascent Living Communities
- Sean Hladky, vice president, finance, Cantex Community Care Network
- Janice Loper, senior account executive, Hamilton Insurance
- Katelyn Meyer, senior vice president, operations, ReNew REIT
- Joelle Poe, CEO and president, Centered Care
- Brittany Spicer, assistant vice president, business development, National Health Investors
- Anthony Wilson, assistant division vice president, Trilogy Health Services
Members of the FLC class of 2026 will begin their three-year terms this month and will have the opportunity to participate in initiatives and NIC committees focused on delivering on NIC’s mission.
Eden Alternative appoints Michelle Daniel president and CEO
Michelle Daniel has been named president and CEO of The Eden Alternative.
Daniel has worked in the field of long-term care since 1995 and has experience in assisted living, nursing homes and intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee and Texas.
She most recently was a vice president for Methodist Senior Services, having began her career there in October 2015 as vice president of philanthropy and strategic implementation.
Daniel has a master’s degree in health administration from the University of Memphis.
JLL names Amy Nunziata EVP of healthcare work dynamics division
Amy Nunziata has been named executive vice president of healthcare work dynamics division at JLL.
Nunziata’s career spans more than 25 years, during which time she has provided leadership, management, direction and oversight of healthcare, research and academic facilities. Her experience includes engineering, design and construction, security, safety and operations. Most recently, she was vice president of facilities operations and engineering at New York-Presbyterian.
Red Oak welcomes Dylan Beaulieu, Chau Le
Dylan Beaulieu has been named manager of investor operations, and Chau Le has been named senior accounting associate at Charlotte, NC-based Red Oak Capital Holdings.
Before joining Red Oak, Beaulieu was enlisted in the US Marine Corps, 1st Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment, in Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he held positions of escalating responsibility. He holds an undergraduate degree in neuroscience from Ohio State University as well as an MBA from National University in San Diego.
Chau comes to Red Oak from Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she spent two years as a financial analyst. She also has worked in the accounts payable divisions of ESP Associates and Walmart in the respective roles of coordinator and specialist. She earned her undergraduate degree in business administration from the University of North Carolina, followed by a master’s degree in finance from Johnson and Wales University.
Green Oak Consulting Group announces Patricia Norum as legal counsel
Patricia Norum has been named legal counsel at Green Oak Consulting Group. She will develop the company’s affordable housing program for its retirement community clients.
Norum has worked in the real estate and finance industries for more than 35 years and is a former vice president for a low income housing tax credit syndicator. In 2019, she was admitted as a fellow in the American College of Mortgage Attorneys.
RLPS Architects names Max Winters senior designer
Max Winters has been named senior designer at RLPS Architects to serve senior living and other clients.
Winters’ expertise has been featured in the New York Times and at national speaking appearances, including the LeadingAge Leadership Summit and the Argentum Executive Roundtable.
Winters received his master’s degree in architecture from the University of Cincinnati in 2015.
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