January 19, 2024 – The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) Board of Directors welcomes two new members – Tadd Clelland, President and CEO of Senior Living Residences (SLR), and Charles James, Executive Director at Artisan at Hudson – SageLife Senior Living. Mass-ALA represents 231 certified assisted living communities across the Commonwealth as the voice of assisted living in Massachusetts, providing information and education, and advocating on behalf of our members and the older adults they serve.
Tadd Clelland, President and CEO of Senior Living Residences, has over 20 years of senior management experience in the industry. 
Clelland oversees the day-to-day operations of SLR and their managed communities across New England and works with investment partners and nonprofit clients on development, acquisitions and any necessary corrective operations. He was also instrumental in developing SLR’s “Compass Memory Support” program, which is renowned for its innovative focus on treating the symptoms and potentially slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Clelland is personally invested in fostering a positive workplace and culture for SLR’s associates, 1200 of whom work in Massachusetts, prioritizing progressive training and development opportunities, open communication and retention.
Charles James, Executive Director of Artisan at Hudson – SageLife Senior Living, brings more than two decades of experience to the field specializing in the care 
continuum and proven results in leading clinical and operation teams. James is team-oriented and as a leader strives to cultivate an inclusive environment centering wellness, engagement, and growth in all aspects of Artisan at Hudson.
“We are thrilled to enter 2024 with the appointments of Tadd and Charles to Mass-ALA’s Board”, said Brian Doherty, President and CEO of Mass-ALA. “The depth of experience and strong commitment to their residences is admirable. We are fortunate to have their valued input as we promote a model of care which treats all residents with dignity, provides privacy and encourages independence and freedom of choice.”
About Mass-ALA
The Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) is the voice of assisted living in Massachusetts, representing certified assisted living communities of all sizes and service models across the Commonwealth, providing information and education, and advocating on behalf of members and the older adults they serve. A not-for-profit association dedicated to professionally operated assisted living residences that provide housing and services for individuals with varied needs and income levels, Mass-ALA promotes a model of care which treats all residents with dignity, provides privacy, and encourages independence and freedom of choice.
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