Nashville, TN – Argentum, the leading national association dedicated to supporting companies that operate professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities, is pleased to announce the election of new members to its Board of Directors. These leaders bring with them deep expertise and a shared commitment to shaping the future of senior living through innovation, operational excellence, and compassionate care.
Argentum would like to congratulate our new leadership and welcome new members to the Board of Directors.
Named as officers to the Board of Directors include: Tana Gall, president of Merrill Gardens as chair; Chris Hyatt, co-CEO of New Perspective Senior Living as vice chair; Gary Smith president and CEO of Vi as treasurer; Mercedes Kerr, president of Belmont Village Senior Living as secretary; Adam Kaplan, CEO and founder of Solera Senior Living as public policy chair; and Judd Harper, president of The Arbor Company as immediate past chair.
New Argentum Board of Directors Members include: Chris Belford, Sinceri Senior Living; Chris Bird, LCS; David Eskenazy, Cogir Management USA; Jason Hazel, FOX Rehab; Ann Lacey, Artemis Real Estate Partners; Wendy Nowukunski, Northbridge Companies; Brandon Ribar, Sonida Senior Living; Courtney Siegel, Oakmont Management Group; and Matthew Whitlock, Berkshire Residential Investments.
“We’re pleased to welcome these accomplished leaders to the Argentum Board,” said James Balda, president and CEO of Argentum. “They each bring valuable perspectives, a shared passion for senior living, and a strong dedication to enhancing the lives of residents and the workforce that serves them. We look forward to their leadership as we advance our mission.”
Argentum also extends sincere thanks and appreciation to the outgoing Board members whose terms have concluded. Their leadership and service have been instrumental in advancing key industry priorities during a time of both challenge and opportunity.
Outgoing Board of Directors Members include: Brenda Bacon, Emerald Lane; Joe Eby, Bickford Senior Living; Joel Nelson, LCS; and Sarabeth Hanson, Harbor Retirement Associates LLC.
“I’m incredibly proud to chair the Argentum Board and support its mission to enhance the quality of life for our seniors and the extraordinary team members who serve them every day,” said Tana Gall, president of Merrill Gardens and chair of Argentum’s Board of Directors. “The work Argentum is doing to develop our workforce, strengthen our industry’s voice, and expand access to senior living has never been more important. I look forward to helping advance those efforts and continuing to work collaboratively with my industry peers to chart our path forward.”
The Argentum Board of Directors plays a critical role in shaping strategic direction, advising on policy and advocacy, and driving initiatives that support quality care, workforce development, and operational success in the senior living sector.
For more information about Argentum and its leadership, visit www.argentum.org.
About Argentum:
Argentum is the leading national association exclusively dedicated to supporting companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities and the older adults and families they serve. Since 1990, Argentum has advocated for choice, independence, dignity, and quality of life for all older adults.
Argentum member companies operate senior living communities offering assisted living, independent living, continuing care, and memory care services. Along with its state partners, Argentum’s membership represents approximately 75 percent of the senior living industry—an industry with a national economic impact of nearly a quarter of a trillion dollars and responsible for providing over 1.6 million jobs. For more information, visit www.argentum.org.
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