Executive Shake-ups: Ventas Leadership Transition and Key Senior Living Appointments
Ventas appoints interim legal leadership as senior living operators announce new executive director hires across major communities. Get the latest industry moves.
Leadership Transitions at Ventas
Ventas (NYSE: VTR) is bracing for a significant change in its executive suite as Carey Roberts prepares to vacate her multi-faceted role. Serving currently as executive vice president, general counsel, ethics and compliance officer, and corporate secretary, Roberts will depart the organization on June 26. Her next chapter involves joining Blackstone as a senior managing director and general counsel of real estate. Following her departure, Kevin Dahl, a dedicated member of the Ventas team since 2011, will step in to manage her responsibilities.
Expanding Capital Markets Expertise
Plante Moran Realpoint has bolstered its leadership team by bringing on Adam Heavenrich to spearhead its capital markets division. Heavenrich arrives with more than 30 years of industry experience, having previously founded Heavenrich & Company. In his new capacity, he is tasked with scaling the firm’s capital markets practice, with a specific focus on structured finance and sale-leaseback operations that span the corporate, investor, senior living, and healthcare sectors.
New Executive Hires in Senior Living
Several senior living communities have announced strategic leadership appointments to drive operational success. The Village at White River Junction, a Benchmark Assisted Living and Mind & Memory Care community, has tapped Danielle Nickerson as its new executive director. With over a decade of experience, Nickerson previously held management roles at various senior living facilities in Northfield and Woodstock, making her well-equipped to handle the daily operations of the White River Junction location.
Meanwhile, Broadview at Purchase College, situated on the Purchase College campus, has appointed Robert D’Elia as its executive director. D’Elia transitions from his former role as corporate director of rehabilitation at The Osborn in Rye. His background includes managing sub-acute care, long-term care, and outpatient services, providing him with a comprehensive understanding of staffing, budget oversight, and resident satisfaction standards.
Finally, Meadow Ridge, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Redding, Connecticut, has promoted Cristina Cardenas to the role of director of mind and memory care. Cardenas, who has been an integral part of the Meadow Ridge team since 2010, will now be responsible for supervising the quality of services and clinical care within the community’s specialized memory care neighborhood.
Recent Developments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is replacing Carey Roberts at Ventas?
Kevin Dahl, who has been with Ventas since 2011, will assume the duties previously held by Carey Roberts after her departure on June 26.
What is Adam Heavenrich’s primary focus at Plante Moran Realpoint?
Heavenrich will lead and expand the firm's capital markets practice, focusing on structured finance and sale-leaseback transactions within the healthcare and senior living sectors.
Which communities recently appointed new executive directors?
The Village at White River Junction has appointed Danielle Nickerson, while Broadview at Purchase College has named Robert D’Elia as their new executive director.