Personnel

Ventana by Buckner® Names Charles Childress Executive Director

DALLAS–Charles “Chuck” Childress was named executive director of Ventana by Buckner®, effective July 15. Childress, a 20-year veteran of the senior living industry, began his career at Buckner Parkway Place in Houston for 11 years, where he served as executive…

Plante Moran Living Forward Promotes Eric Dumont to SVP

SOUTHFIELD, MI–Plante Moran Living Forward (PMLF), the senior living development consulting branch of Plante Moran Cresa and an affiliated entity of Plante Moran, is pleased to announce that Eric Dumont has been promoted to senior vice president. PMLF offers strategic…

Timber Ridge Names New Food and Beverage Director and Executive Chef

ISSAQUAH, WA–Timber Ridge at Talus, a Life Plan Community featuring resort-like amenities located at the base of Cougar Mountain in Issaquah, has named Marcus J. Kollmai Food and Beverage Director and Stacie Demaline Executive Chef. European-trained Kollmai, a 27-year veteran…

Goodwin House Incorporated Selects Senior Living Executive Robert Liebreich as New President and CEO

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Robert “Rob” Liebreich will take the reins as President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwin House Incorporated (GHI) on July 1. He succeeds Kathy Anderson, who is retiring after 17 years of extraordinary service. Anderson has led…

Ventana by Buckner® Executive Director Rick Pruett Passes Suddenly June 8

Senior living industry veteran Pruett leaves a legacy of passion, dedication, empathy and leadership. DALLAS–Rick Pruett, the executive director of Ventana by Buckner®, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, June 8, at the age of 53. The cause of…

Sagewood Names Miko Administrator of Acacia Health Center at Sagewood

PHOENIX–Sagewood, a Life Plan Community featuring resort-like amenities focused on independence and well-being, has named Natalie Miko administrator of its on-site Acacia Health Center. She brings 15 years of experience in executive level senior living services and healthcare administration. “We…

Walker Methodist’s Scott Riddle Receives ESGR Patriot Award

MINNEAPOLIS–The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, ESGR, presented Scott Riddle, CEO and President of Walker Methodist, with their Patriot Award. The Patriot Award reflects efforts to support citizen servicepeople through a wide range of measures, including flexible schedules, time…

Wellington at Hershey’s Mill Fills Key Leadership Position

WEST CHESTER, PA–Wellington at Hershey’s Mill is pleased to announce Robert Greer as its director of health care services. In his new position, Greer will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day health care operations and administration at the senior living community.…

TridentUSA Health Services Appoints Health Industry Veterans to Newly Created Co-Chief Clinical Officer Position

SPARKS, MD–TridentUSA Health Services announced the appointment of Lori Stallings-Sicard, MBA, RN, BSN, CENP, and Jane Pike-Benton, MS, RN, to the newly created position of Co-Chief Clinical Officer. Stallings-Sicard and Pike-Benton were selected due to their broad perspectives and deep…

Oakmont Senior Living Names Salman Executive Director for Oakmont of Riverpark

WINDSOR, CA–Oakmont Senior Living has named Gina Salman executive director of Oakmont of Riverpark in Oxnard, a senior living community opening this winter. Salman has worked in the senior living industry for more than a decade. As a child, she…