Jeffrey Hettleman, Partner and Executive Vice President, to focus on strategic initiatives
Baltimore, MD – May 27, 2025 – Brightview Senior Living, an award-winning senior living company based in Baltimore, MD, is pleased to announce the expansion of its financial leadership with the appointment of Michael Rodgers as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Rodgers brings over two decades of financial and strategic experience to Brightview, having most recently served as a Partner at Access Holdings, a private equity firm in Baltimore specializing in essential service-based, middle market investments. 
At Access Holdings, Rodgers played an integral role in leading the financial strategy and operations of numerous companies across a range of sectors. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Cornell University, as well as a Master of Business Administration from University of Oxford Saïd Business School.
Rodgers succeeds Brightview Partner and Executive Vice President Jeffrey Hettleman in the CFO role. As part of this planned succession strategy, Hettleman will remain an active Partner, investor, and advisor, and will focus on strategic initiatives that support the company and its capital strategies. Hettleman joined Brightview, then known as The Shelter Group, in 1994. Rodgers and Hettleman will work side-by-side to ensure a thoughtful and seamless transition.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Brightview team,” said Doug Dollenberg, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of Brightview Senior Living. “His proven track record of financial leadership, his deep experience in capital markets, and his commitment to a people-first culture all align perfectly with our mission to provide high-quality senior living communities for our residents. Michael’s leadership and experience will play a crucial role as we ensure we have the right capital strategies to support our operational excellence and culture, and as we continue to strengthen our position as an industry leader.”
Continues Dollenberg, “Jeff’s passion, dedication, and talents have had an outsized impact on Brightview’s success and accomplishments for more than 30 years. I am thrilled that he will stay actively involved in our business and culture, including building value for our investors and raising our upcoming ninth investment fund. As we expand our financial leadership, Jeff will continue as an advisor and thought partner for me, Michael, and our broader team for many years to come.”
As CFO, Rodgers will lead Brightview’s capital strategies, debt and equity relationships, funds and recapitalization transactions, investor relations, financial operations and analysis, corporate risk management, accounting, corporate and fund budgeting, and reporting and compliance.
“I am excited to join Brightview Senior Living at such an exciting time in the company’s growth,” said Michael Rodgers. “I look forward to contributing to the ongoing success of Brightview by working alongside the talented leadership team to drive financial performance and support Brightview’s mission of being a great place to work and a great place to live.”
About Brightview Senior Living
Brightview Senior Living builds, owns, and operates award-winning vibrant senior living communities in eight states along the East Coast: Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. We offer a range of senior living options, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Wellspring Village™, a specialized neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. For more information, visit www.brightviewseniorliving.com.
