Presbyterian Living Names van Kalkeren Chief Operating Officer

October 15, 2025

SKOKIE, IL — Presbyterian Living, a provider of senior living services in the Chicago area, has appointed Peter van Kalkeren Chief Operating Officer according to a press release. In this role, van Kalkeren oversees day-to-day operations across all communities, driving strategic initiatives to enhance resident experience and operational efficiency.

Most recently, van Kalkeren served for seven years as COO at Rogerson Communities, a nonprofit senior living organization in Boston. He brings not only operational expertise but also a heart for service and an appreciation for community-centered leadership.

“Peter’s deep expertise and passion for senior care make him an ideal fit for our organization,” said President/CEO Nadim Abi-Antoun. “We are confident that his leadership will further strengthen our mission to create pathways for vibrant aging for our residents.”

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“I’m honored to join Presbyterian Living and contribute to its legacy of excellence in senior living,” said van Kalkeren. “I look forward to working with the team to continue delivering compassionate care and innovative services to our residents and their families.

“I believe life unfolds in chapters” he added. “After more than two decades in the U.S., I continue to be drawn to places and people that align with my values: community, integrity, and purpose.”

Since 1904, Presbyterian Living has been an independent, not-for-profit, faith-based family of retirement communities open to all seniors and staff regardless of religious affiliation. The organization’s communities are in Evanston, Lake Forest, and Arlington Heights, Illinois. Residents have access to independent living and assisted living options, rehabilitation services, memory care, and skilled nursing.