Watermark Appoints Healthcare Executive to New COO Position
April 8, 2019
Tucson, Ariz. — Watermark Retirement Communities has appointed Karen Mlawsky to the newly-created post of chief operating officer. Mlawsky will oversee care and services at all senior living communities Watermark operates nationwide. Previously a hospital executive, she comes aboard as part of Watermark’s strategic growth plan. Her focus will include upholding company culture as Watermark…
Benchmark Founder Participates in Panel Presentations at USC and NIC Conferences
April 7, 2019
Waltham, Mass. – Benchmark, a human connection company and leading provider of senior living services in the Northeast, today announced that its founder, chairman and CEO, Tom Grape, recently participated in two important industry events as a panelist, speaker and senior living thought leader. On February 21 at the National Investment Center’s (NIC) spring conference,…
Recognizing the 2019 Senior Living Leaders Under 40
April 5, 2019
At Argentum, we are impressed with the talent, skills, and dedication of the young leaders nominated for our Senior Living Leaders Under 40 recognition program. This year our nominees included entrepreneurs, fast-track executives, and innovators whose achievements go beyond their years. As busy as they are, each of these individuals makes time to give back…
Breaking Through: A Focus on Women in Senior Living Leadership
April 2, 2019
Women dominate in the senior living workforce. Four out of five professionals who care for seniors are women—and women don’t just work in senior living: They lead. Unlike in the general business world, where the glass ceiling is still very much intact, women hold nearly 70 percent of senior living management jobs. Last fall Argentum…
Argentum Hosts Senior Living Professionals and Partners at Annual Public Policy Institute
April 2, 2019
The annual Argentum Public Policy Institute & Fly-In was held March 5-6 on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The event provided attendees with the opportunity to learn about Argentum’s public policy priorities from industry experts and distinguished guests while becoming a more effective advocate. The sessions at the Public Policy Institute on March 5 highlighted…
McKnight’s Honors Juniper’s Lynne Katzmann with Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award
March 26, 2019
Lynne Katzmann, Ph.D., is the inaugural recipient of the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Lifetime Achievement Award. McKnight’s Long-Term Care News and McKnight’s Senior Living editors selected Katzmann for her outstanding contributions to senior living and skilled care.
Affinity Living Group Makes Two Major Appointments as Company Continues Rapid Growth
March 26, 2019
Affinity Living Group has named Rick Grimes as Executive Vice President and Mary Raddant as Vice President of Human Resources. Grimes joins ALG after previously serving as the President and Chief Executive Officer of Argentum, the national trade association serving the business of senior living whose members are owners and operators of senior living companies…
GlynnDevins Announces Scott Kokotan as New Chief Financial Officer
March 26, 2019
KANSAS CITY, MO – GlynnDevins, the leading technology-enabled marketing firm serving the senior living sector, has named Scott Kokotan as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Kokotan emerged as the leading candidate following a nationwide search. Fenaroli & Associates, an executive search firm, assisted with the effort. Kokotan, who officially steps into the role on…
Belmont Village and Baptist Heath South Florida Form Join Venture
March 20, 2019
Baptist Health South Florida, the largest not-for-profit healthcare organization in the region, and Belmont Village Senior Living, a nationally recognized seniors housing provider, announced today that they created a venture to develop, own and operate senior living communities in South Florida. The venture is launching with the creation of a community close to the Shops at…
New Perspective Senior Living To Develop New Senior Living Community In West Suburbs of Milwaukee
March 18, 2019
Waukesha, Wis.—To serve the growing demand for senior living in the west suburbs of Milwaukee, New Perspective Senior Living will break ground this Spring on a new 173,000 square-foot campus in Waukesha, Wisconsin. The multi-story structure being built on 7 acres at the southeast corner of Broadway and Highway 59 will offer independent living, assisting…
HHHunt Plans $128.4 Million Investment in New Senior Living Communities
March 16, 2019
Richmond, VA – HHHunt Corporation, a diversified regional leader in real estate development, building and management for over 50 years, announced a $128.4 million investment in the development of new senior living communities. One of the Mid-Atlantic’s largest regional real estate leaders, HHHunt is committed to continuing its intentional, strategic growth. The company’s revenue surpassed…
Pathway to Living Begins Pre-Leasing at Heartis Village of Brookfield in West Suburban Milwaukee
March 15, 2019
CHICAGO — Pathway to Living, a Chicago-based developer, owner and operator of senior living communities, today announced the start of pre-leasing at Heartis Village of Brookfield, a 104-unit assisted living and memory support community in Brookfield, Wis. Situated on 10 acres at 16100 W. Greenfield Ave., about 12 miles west of Milwaukee, the community is…