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HATTIESBURG, MS—Claiborne Senior Living is pleased to announce the promotion of Justin Wray to chief operating officer. Months after joining the organization, Wray was promoted from vice president of operations to COO, due to his demonstration of operational expertise and professional excellence. Wray oversees all aspects of the organization’s operations. He …

BALTIMORE, MD—Elegance Living, the management arm of private-equity company Capital Health Group, LLC, has announced several key leadership hires to support the company’s platform modernization, quality focus and growth in the coastal California market. The company manages a range of senior living properties—from independent, assisted living and memory care in …

LA JOLLA, CA—Diane “Dee” Navarro has been promoted to vice president of operations at Westmont Living, a La Jolla-based senior living provider. In 2018, Navarro was hired by Westmont Living to serve as regional director of operations. Her region grew quickly to include two Oregon communities, and two newly-opened communities …

HEALDSBURG, CA—Enso Village, a Zen-inspired senior living community developed by The Kendal Corporation and the San Francisco Zen Center, has named Rosemary C. Jordan as chief executive officer. “Following an extensive, deliberate search, we couldn’t be happier with our selection of Rosemary to lead our community moving forward,” said Rob …

TINLEY PARK, IL—Kelley Tighe has been named community relations director for Porter Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Tinley Park, Illinois. In this position, she will be responsible for community outreach and marketing. Tighe was previously the senior executive director for Rock Run Place Assisted Living and Memory Care …

HARRISBURG, PA—Central Penn Business Journal has selected Meredith Mills, president and chief operating officer of Country Meadows Retirement Communities and Ecumenical Retirement Community, as a 2022 Women of Influence honoree. As the third generation to head the organization founded by Mills’ grandparents (former Pennsylvania governor George M. Leader and his …

LISLE, IL—LeadingAge Illinois announced during its annual meeting the induction of the next chair for their board of directors. Elizabeth McLaren, vice president of reimbursement and community-based services for Covenant Living Communities and Services, has served on the board since 2017; she has previously served as SNF cabinet president, treasurer …

KENNETT SQUARE, PA—Lisa M. Marsilio, CEO of Kendal-Crosslands Communities, has been appointed as a new board member to the Friends Services Alliance (FSA). FSA is a professional association of organizations that serve older adults. FSA’s approach is rooted in Quaker heritage, focusing on best practices, the highest quality service and …

WESTMINSTER, CO—Cyndy Walters has been named community relations director for Greenridge Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Westminster, Colorado. In this position, she will be responsible for community outreach and marketing. Walters was previously the director of community relations for Morningstar Senior Living of Littleton, located in Littleton, Colorado. …

LOS ANGELES, CA—Living Out Palm Springs appointed industry leader and LGBTQ+ community member Ernie Shaffer as president of the new flagship community in Palm Springs, slated to open in spring 2023. The active adult retirement community is designed to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ people, providing a safe and …