Movers & Shakers — Merrill Gardens Names New President

David Eskenazy Named President of Merrill Gardens David Eskenazy has been named the president of Merrill Gardens, the company announced today. He replaces Tana Gall, who announced earlier this year that she was leaving the company to pursue other interests. Eskenazy will assume his new role effective immediately. Eskenazy brings to the position more than […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for February, Part I

CCRC Foundation Appoints New Director  Capitol Lakes Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of residents at Wisconsin-based continuing care retirement community (CCRC) Capitol Lakes, has hired Elaine Friedman Glowacki as its new director.  Glowacki has served 18 years in nonprofit management focusing on customer satisfaction, fundraising, marketing and communications. She was a fundraising and […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for January, Part IV

Kindred Healthcare Names EVP, COO Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE: KND) has announced that it has named Kent H. Wallace executive vice president and chief operating officer, effective Feb. 2, 2015. Wallace will be a member of the company’s Executive Committee. Previously, Kindred announced that Benjamin A. Breier, currently president and COO, will become CEO on March […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for January, Part III

Nonprofit Lender IFF Hires New Executive Director IFF — a real estate consultant and developer that works closely with senior housing, among other sectors — has hired David Desai-Ramirez as executive director of the Missouri, metro Kansas City and southern Illinois region. From the St. Louis office, Desai-Ramirez will grow the real estate consulting business by cultivating relationships […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for January, Part I

Lutheran Home at Toledo Welcomes New Executive Director Lutheran Homes Society has announced the appointment of Michael Freeman as executive director for Lutheran Home at Toledo, in Ohio. As executive director, Freeman will be responsible for the day-to-day operations, community outreach and business development of the Lutheran Home at Toledo campus, which offers assisted living, […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for December, Part IV

Maryland CCRC Names Director of Philanthropy Patricia Santoni has been named director of philanthropy for Charlestown, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Catonsville, Md., that has more than 2,000 residents.  She will be responsible for establishing, planning, directing, and coordinating all fundraising activities for Charlestown. Santoni will also provide leadership for the creation of strategic fund […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for December, Part III

Washington CCRC’s Health Services Admin Appointed to State Board   Emerald Heights, a Type-A continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Redmond, Wash., has announced that Annie Zell, the community’s health services administrator, was recently appointed by the governor of washington to serve on the state’s Board of Nursing Home Administrators. Zell has been a part […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for December, Part II

LaSalle Group Names Executive VP of Management  The LaSalle Group, Inc. — which designs, develops, builds, manages and owns 36 Autumn Leaves memory care-assisted living communities — has announced the promotion of Christopher Rio to executive vice president-management.  In this capacity, he leads the company’s management division, Constant Care Family Management, as its president, and […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for December, Part I

Primrose Retirement Community Names Executive Director Primrose Retirement Community of Mishawaka, Ind., has announced that Wendy White has been named executive director.   White, who began her duties on Nov. 17, will oversee the day-to-day operations of the community.  She has worked in the geriatric health field for more than 30 years, serving as a […]

Movers & Shakers — People and Positions for November, Part IV

Wellmore Appoints New Healthcare Marketing Director Wellmore, a Tega Cay, S.C.-based healthcare and wellness retirement community, has announced the appointment of Sheryl Brown as healthcare marketing director.   Brown comes to Wellmore with over 12 years of sales and marketing experience in the senior living industry. She most recently held positions in Alzheimer’s and dementia care […]