Major Leadership Shakeups Across Senior Living: NHI, Plante Moran, and More Announce Executive Moves
Discover the latest executive appointments and promotions across the senior living industry, featuring major moves at NHI, Plante Moran, and Springpoint.
NHI Appoints Inaugural COO
National Health Investors, Inc. (NYSE: NHI) has officially named Chris Maingot as its first-ever chief operating officer, effective July 27. CEO Eric Mendelsohn highlighted that this strategic addition aims to bolster the company’s operating platform and strengthen partnerships with key operators. Maingot transitions to NHI with over a decade of experience at Brookdale Senior Living, where he previously spearheaded corporate development and portfolio optimization. This appointment arrives as NHI aggressively pivots toward expanding its senior housing footprint, following a significant $560 million skilled nursing divestment earlier this year.
Growth and Promotions at Plante Moran Living Forward
Plante Moran Living Forward, the advisory arm of Plante Moran Realpoint, has promoted Steve Przybilla to the role of partner. Przybilla brings three decades of expertise in campus repositioning and operational turnarounds to the leadership team. Alongside his promotion, the firm elevated four other professionals: Kyle DeHenau to principal, Jacob Boss and John Cassidy to senior vice president, and Deanna Tyler to senior consultant.
Leadership Shifts Across Nonprofit and Life Plan Communities
Several other organizations are reporting significant personnel changes. Springpoint has promoted Sandi Ko to senior vice president and chief people officer, while Amy Nicklas steps into the role of director of sales and marketing for Springpoint Choice. Meanwhile, Acts Retirement-Life Communities has bolstered its board of directors by adding Terri Cunliffe, a veteran with 36 years of nonprofit senior living experience.
In Florida, Westminster Communities has tapped Joseph Chambers as its new vice president of sales and marketing to oversee growth for the state’s largest nonprofit provider. Additionally, Blakehurst has named Renee Garvin as executive director, and Emerson Lakes has promoted Adam Zubowsky to associate executive director, naming Kailey Viray as his successor in the sales director position. Carroll Lutheran Village also welcomed Vanessa Berger as its new executive director to manage daily operations.
Innovation in Sales Strategy
Juniper Communities is formalizing its outreach efforts by launching a new sales advisory council. This group, comprised of veteran sales and marketing directors from various Juniper Village locations, is tasked with driving occupancy and standardizing sales processes across the organization’s portfolio.
Recent Developments
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the first COO of National Health Investors?
Chris Maingot has been appointed as the first chief operating officer for National Health Investors, effective July 27. He brings extensive experience from his time at Brookdale Senior Living.
What is the purpose of Juniper Communities' new sales advisory council?
The council is designed to unite tenured sales and marketing directors to improve occupancy rates and standardize sales processes across Juniper Village properties.
Which company recently promoted Steve Przybilla to partner?
Steve Przybilla was promoted to partner at Plante Moran Living Forward, the senior living development advisory division of Plante Moran Realpoint.