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WALTHAM, MA — The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) has honored the late president/CEO of EPOCH Senior Living, Laurence “Larry” Gerber, with its 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award. Gerber founded EPOCH Senior Living in 1997, and he served there until his passing this past March. Gerber’s wife and the current Chairperson …

ROANOKE, VA — Retirement Unlimited, Inc. has announced the promotion of Christopher Cook to senior executive director, and Amanda Stanfield and Jennifer Oscar each to their new roles as vice president of clinical services. Cook (pictured above) joined RUI in 2019 as the business office and human resources manager for …

WESTLAKE, OH — Kendal at Home has named Linda Pancio director of sales and marketing; she directs all aspects of regional sales management, including marketing programs, sales initiatives, team leadership and training, new business development, and brand management. “We are excited to welcome Linda to the Kendal at Home team,” …

CARLSBAD, CA — Senior living community management firm Integral Senior Living has named Cassondra Blair national vice president of operational services. Blair has been with ISL for 11 years, previously serving as national director of organizational services, project manager, and licensing expert. “Her dedication to the culture and success of …

HEALDSBURG, CA — Enso Village,  a soon-to-open, Zen-inspired senior living community developed by The Kendal Corporation and the San Francisco Zen Center, has named Florence Van Heusden as its Health and Wellbeing Director. Van Heusden oversees all aspects of resident wellness, including physical and psychosocial care, along with playing a key role in …

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Springpoint has hired John Martin as its new Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. Martin is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s technology, focusing on its platforms, operational effectiveness, and long-term strategy to enhance innovations. Martin brings more than 15 years of …

MARION, OH — United Church Homes has announced the addition of two professionals to its executive team, with Megan Kelley joining as vice president of general counsel and Kevin Deegan coming aboard as vice president of corporate ventures. “We are thrilled to welcome Megan Kelley and Kevin Deegan to United …

Goodwin Living’s Bagley Named a 40 Under 40 Award Recipient by Alexandria Chamber of Commerce ALEXANDRIA, VA — Josh Bagley, executive director of The View Alexandria, has been named by The Alexandria Chamber of Commerce as a 2023 40 Under 40 Award recipient, marking the third consecutive year that a …

MEDFORD, OR — Teresa Hill has been appointed executive director of The Springs at Anna Maria, an independent-living and assisted-living community in this city 30 miles north of the Oregon/California border. Hill is responsible for all aspects of community operations, including ensuring quality service to residents, maintaining financial and regulatory …

VACAVILLE, CA — Calson Management has hired Sadek Nassar as its new Chief Operating Officer. Nassar joins Calson Management from Sunshine Retirement Living, where he was also COO, leading that company’s operations and developing and implementing innovative operational strategies. “We are excited to welcome Sadek Nassar to the Calson Management …