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HKS adds three to leadership team
HKS Senior Living announced on July 31 that it has three additions to its leadership team in Jennifer McDermott, Hillary DeGroff, and Corey Cappello.
McDermott is a principal and global practice director of senior living interiors at HKS. In her role, McDermott infuses hospitality elements with the comfort of residential design, according to a press release.
DeGroff is a principal and studio practice leader at the company and focuses on sustainable practices for all scales of work.
Cappello is a vice president and designer who connects with clients to create engaging, functional, and thoughtful spaces in communities, as stated in the release.
Kendal appoints interim VP of development, operations resource
Kendal Corp. announced it has appointed Craig Wiltz as its interim vice president of the development and operations resource group.
In his role, Wiltz will use his experience in senior living development to enhance the professional assistance and guidance provided to Kendal Affiliates and The Kendal Corporation, according to a press release.
With over 30 years of experience, Wiltz founded the Wiltz Company, offering master planning and development project management services to senior living providers, prior to joining Kendal.
Avery Point names director of general services
Avery Point, a community managed by Erickson Senior Living, has named Sheena Lewis as its director of general services.
In her role, Lewis is responsible for managing various departments and teams to ensure the efficient operation of facilities and services within the community, according to a press release.
Lewis, named one of Erickson’s 2024 Leaders of the Year, has been with the company since 2018.
NIC announces director of business development
The National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care has named Staci Goff as its director of business development.
Goff has been with NIC since 2014, serving as senior relationship development manager since 2023.
Emerald Communities hires VP of marketing, public relations
Emerald Communities announced it has hired Sandra Cook as its new vice president of marketing and public relations.
Cook takes over from Kay Wallen, serving the nonprofit for 32 years. In her role, Cook will oversee marketing and public relations operations, as per a press release.
Cook, with experience in the senior housing industry since 2008, most recently served as vice president of new development sales for Aegis.
2Life Communities names deputy chief
2Life Communities has appointed Andrew Goshert as deputy chief at its Nahanton Campus.
Goshert manages two communities on the campus, including 144 affordable apartments at Coleman House and 174 middle-income apartments at Opus Newton, opening in 2025, according to a press release.
Goshert joins from LCB Senior Living where he was a senior executive director.
Edgemere welcomes culinary director, sales counselor
North Dallas senior living community Edgemere has welcomed Ryan Bixler as the new culinary director and Leslie Sparciano as a sales counselor.
Bixler brings over 15 years of healthcare and senior living experience, along with 30 years of catering, restaurant, and hotel management. Sparciano, as a sales counselor, markets the community to prospective residents.
