Personnel

ON THE MOVE: Recent Personnel Moves in Senior Living

Juniper Communities has announced in a press release the promotion of Colby Johle to regional director of operations for Texas. In his new role, Johle supports four Juniper Villages in Texas. With more than two decades of experience in senior…

LCS CEO Nelson Announces Succession Plan, Bird Promoted

DES MOINES, IA — After nearly four decades in the senior living industry, LCS CEO Joel Nelson has announced his succession plan. CEO at LCS since 2018, Nelson is one of only four people who have held that title since…

Distinctive Living Welcomes Esden as EVP/COO; Draghiceanu now CIO

FREEHOLD, NJ — Distinctive Living, a national senior living management and development company, has announced in a press release the appointment of Shelley Esden as executive vice president and chief operating officer, as current COO George Draghiceanu moves into the…

Fischer Appointed Chief Executive Officer of Volante Senior Living

SOUTHLAKE, TX — Volante Senior Living has announced in a press release the appointment of Jeff Fischer as its new chief executive officer. He joins Volante with more than 28 years of experience in the senior-living industry. In his new…

SALMON Health and Retirement Appoints Dooley Chief Marketing Officer

MILFORD, MA — SALMON Health and Retirement has announced in a press release the appointment of Susan Dooley as Chief Marketing Officer. Dooley brings more than 20 years of marketing and communications experience in a variety of industries. Dooley joins…

Buckner Retirement Services Names Robbins Interim President

DALLAS, TX — Buckner Retirement Services has named Ken Robbins interim president to help a transition in leadership as the faith-based, nonprofit senior living provider seeks a replacement for Charlie Wilson following his imminent resignation after serving with Buckner for…

ON THE MOVE: Recent Personnel Moves in Senior Living

Karen Evangelista has been named community relations director for Emerald Place, an Anthem Memory Care community in Glenview, Illinois. In this position, Evangelista is responsible for community outreach and marketing. She brings more than 11 years of senior-living experience to…

Marquis Health Consulting Services Names New Senior Living Leadership Team

BRICK, NJ — Marquis Health Consulting Services has appointed a new leadership team for its expanding Senior Living Division, according to a press release. Alan Eserner is now vice president of operations and Jules Dewey is vice president of sales.…

Springpoint President/CEO Argondizza Appointed to Vision Centre Advisory Council

WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Springpoint President/CEO Anthony A. Argondizza has been appointed to the Vision Centre Advisory Council, according to a press release. The council focuses on addressing future leadership needs in senior living by expanding educational opportunities and raising…

Emerald Communities Names Cook VP of Marketing and Public Relations

REDMOND, WA — Emerald Communities, a nonprofit senior living organization serving Emerald Heights and Heron’s Key, has announced the addition of Sandra Cook as its new vice president of marketing and public relations. After 32 years with Emerald Communities, Kay…