Guardian Expands its Focus on Senior Housing, Hires Kent as VP of Senior Living
September 19, 2024
PORTLAND, OR — Guardian, a Pacific Northwest real estate development, management, and investment company, has announced in a press release the hiring of Abbey Kent as vice president of senior living.
Guardian continues to expand its position in the senior housing sector and Kent oversees existing independent living facilities, with a focus on expanding Guardian’s presence in the senior housing sector by exploring new management contracts, acquisitions, and development projects in the coming years.
“Abbey’s proven track record and commitment to excellence will be instrumental in enhancing our service offerings and strengthening our position as a leader in the senior housing market,” said Tom Brenneke, president/CEO of Guardian. “We’re confident that her contributions will lead to substantial growth and success in this area of our business.”
Kent’s experience in the senior housing industry is extensive. She held leadership positions in several organizations, including the corporate director of operations and marketing at Seasons Management, where she oversaw operations and marketing for multiple senior housing communities. She also served as the regional vice president of operations at Regency Pacific Management where her portfolio included senior living communities across several states.
“I’m thrilled at the opportunity to build a dedicated senior living practice at Guardian,” Kent said. “With Guardian’s existing infrastructure, there’s a real opportunity for immediate growth.”
Guardian is a developer, owner, and operator of multifamily properties, providing innovative real estate solutions dedicated to community and housing for all. Based in the Pacific Northwest, since 2002 Guardian has developed or acquired 11,000 multifamily units and 350,000 square feet of commercial space. With more than 400 team members, its management portfolio consists of 125 communities across four states.
