Silver Birch Living Executives Appointed to American Health Care Association Committees

March 27, 2024

FORT WAYNE, IN — Silver Birch Living, a growing family of affordable assisted-living communities with locations across Indiana and Illinois, has announced the appointment of several of its executives to American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living committees.

AHCA/NCAL is the largest association in the United States that represents long-term and post-acute care providers. For over 75 years, the organization has provided quality care solutions for individuals from its member facilities.

Committee appointments reflect a commitment to excellence and leadership in the assisted living industry. This also aligns closely with Silver Birch Living’s core value of “Improve It!” — a promise to improve the organization and its leaders by learning, listening for ways to grow, and enhancing service delivery.

“Silver Birch Living’s commitment to quality care and fostering a supportive environment extends beyond our communities. We are honored to have several of our executives appointed to AHCA/NCAL committees,” said Jo Ellen Bleavins, president/CEO of Silver Birch Living. “This collaboration reinforces our dedication to advancing industry standards, identifying the best solutions for our residents and contributing to the collective strength of senior living providers in America.”

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Members of the AHCA Committees represent nearly 12,000 long-term care providers in America. Committee members of the AHCA/NCAL are expected to actively participate in their respective committees in order to promote the AHCA’s importance to the industry at large.

The Silver Birch Living executives appointed to AHCA/NCAL committees are:

• Jo Ellen Bleavins, President and Chief Executive Officer — AHCA Workforce Committee
• Amy Eubank, Vice President for Operations — AHCA Political Action & Involvement Committee; Survey Regulatory Committee
• Meghann Giarraputo, Vice President for Clinical Services — AHCA Survey/Regulatory Committee; AHCA Quality Improvement Committee
• Joe Oliver, Regional Director for Environmental Services — AHCA/NCAL Emergency Preparedness and Life Safety Committee
• Robin Pecak, Vice President for Sales and Marketing — AHCA Customer Experience Committee
• Colleen Wille, Assistant Vice President for Sales and Operations — AHCA Workforce Committee; AHCA Customer Experience Committee
• Tammy Kiefer, Regional Director for Wellness — AHCA Clinical Practice Committee

With nine locations across Indiana, Silver Birch offers a full spectrum of personalized services to help older adults maintain their independence in a supportive, caring environment.