Personnel

Astros’ José Altuve Visits 100-Year-Old Resident of Houston’s Buckner Parkway Place

HOUSTON–Major League Baseball player José Altuve of the Houston Astros took some time out of his offseason to pay a visit to a special fan at senior living community Buckner Parkway Place. Ms. Shirley Clark, who turned 100-years-old on Monday,…

Oakmont Senior Living names Rivera executive director for Oakmont of Novato

WINDSOR, CA–Oakmont Senior Living has named Melon Rivera executive director of Oakmont of Novato, a senior living community north of San Francisco, opening in spring 2020. Rivera has worked in the senior living industry for about a decade. Rivera said…

Buckner Retirement Services Appoints Phil Elmore Director of Hospitality

DALLAS–Buckner Retirement Services announces the hiring of industry veteran Phil Elmore as the Director of Hospitality, effective Jan. 20. The position will oversee the facilitation, coaching and curriculum development of resident experience training for staff at all six of BRS’s…

Senior Living Investment Brokerage Announces Hiring of Steve Gilleland as Chief Development Officer

GLEN ELLYN, IL–Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB), a leader in the seniors housing transaction market has announced that Steve Gilleland has joined the firm in the role of Chief Development Officer effective January 1, 2020. In this role, Steve will…

Westmont Living Announces HR Moves to Address Planned Growth in 2020 and Beyond

LA JOLLA, CA–La Jolla-based Westmont Living, a privately owned and managed senior living provider with plans to open six communities over the next three years, has been addressing this growth with a first round of Human Resource announcements for 2020.…

Watermark Launches Integrative Well-Being with New Executive Appointment

TUCSON, AZ –With Watermark Retirement Communities more than three decades into its mission of helping residents thrive, it has taken another significant step to expand this focus. The company has appointed Aras Erekul, MD, MMH, to the new position of…

Elder Care Alliance Names Heather Geller as Director of Communications

Alameda, CA –Elder Care Alliance, a trusted name in senior living and memory care in California, has announced Heather Geller as the organization’s director of communications. In her new position, Geller will be responsible for sharing the stories of residents,…

The Ladies of The Legacy Willow Bend Knitting Group Donate Record 3,887 Handmade Items to 12 Dallas and Plano Organizations

PLANO, Texas (December 12, 2019) – The Ladies of The Legacy Willow Bend made their annual donation of handmade knitted goods to 12 Greater Dallas and Plano organizations this week. This year’s gift included 3,887 scarves, hats, dolls, blankets, and…

Oakmont of Concord Resident’s Partner Shares Story of Dementia with Events, Book Signings

WINDSOR, CA–Dr. Nina Krebs, author of Shades of Loves and Loss: Caring for a partner with dementia, is sharing her story with senior living communities this holiday season. Krebs’ husband is a resident of Oakmont of Concord, and her book…

New Perspective|Franklin Appoints Local Native Jason Wilson as Executive Director

FRANKLIN, WI–With the opening of New Perspective| Franklin slated for spring 2020, the new senior living community has appointed Greendale/ Franklin native Jason Wilson as Executive Director.  A former police officer in South Milwaukee and restaurant owner in West Allis,…