As Merrill Gardens continues to grow, the company is pleased to announce the addition of Melanie Werdel and Madisen Medley to the senior leadership team.
Werdel is now the Vice President of Risk Management for Merrill Senior Living and sister company Pillar Properties. She has over 30 years of experience in senior living including her tenure 
as a member of the senior leadership team at Emeritus. Prior to joining Merrill Gardens, she was a consultant to senior living companies, tapping into her expertise in healthcare, compliance, and administration. Werdel is also one of the original senior living leaders to partner with Washington State University to develop the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living.
Medley has taken on the newly created role of Vice President of Business Development where she is focused on Merrill Gardens continued portfolio growth. Medley
brings extensive operational, financial, and legal experience in senior living to her new role. Prior to joining Merrill Senior Living, Medley was with Leisure Care for the past ten years, most recently as the Vice President of New Business. Medley recently received her Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Washington.
“As our company grows, we are thrilled to have these two long time industry leaders join the Merrill Senior Living team. I have known and admired both Melane and Madisen for many years and along with being delightful to work with they both bring a deep knowledge of the industry to our organization,” said Tana Gall, Merrill Gardens President.
About Merrill Gardens
Merrill Gardens has been a leader in senior living for over 30 years and the family-owned private company continues to set the standard for quality at its independent and assisted living retirement communities across the country. Based in Seattle, WA, the company currently operates 66 communities in 17 states with 7,000 residents and 4,000 team members, along with two communities in China. Merrill Gardens, and sister brand Truewood by Merrill, the company’s award-winning middle market offering, continue to be recognized for setting the standard for quality and innovation. With a seasoned management team, Merrill Gardens is poised for growth from a strong foundation of family, community, long-term commitment, and entrepreneurial spirit. For more information visit www.merrillgardens.com