Movers and Shakers: Argentum Announces Board Members; LCB Senior Living Makes Key Leadership Promotions

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Argentum announces board

Argentum has named its new leadership and board members following its conference earlier this week.

The officers of the board of directors include Tana Gall, president of Merrill Gardens as chair; Chris Hyatt, co-CEO of New Perspective Senior Living as vice chair; Gary Smith president and CEO of Vi as treasurer; Mercedes Kerr, president of Belmont Village Senior Living as secretary; Adam Kaplan, CEO and founder of Solera Senior Living as public policy chair; and Judd Harper, president of The Arbor Company as immediate past chair, according to a press release.

New board of directors members include Chris Belford from Sinceri Senior Living; Chris Bird from LCS; David Eskenazy from Cogir Management USA; Jason Hazel from FOX Rehab; Ann Lacey from Artemis Real Estate Partners; Wendy Nowukunski from Northbridge Companies; Brandon Ribar from Sonida Senior Living; Courtney Siegel from Oakmont Management Group; and Matthew Whitlock from Berkshire Residential Investments, the release states.

Outgoing board of directors members include Brenda Bacon from Emerald Lane; Joe Eby from Bickford Senior Living; Joel Nelson from LCS; and Sarabeth Hanson from Harbor Retirement Associates.

LCB Senior Living makes key leadership promotions

LCB Senior Living has completed a series of executive leadership promotions as part of its growth strategy.

The promotions include Karen Foley to senior vice president of operations, Amanda Polzin to vice president of sales and Sam Jackson and Kimberly Johnson to vice president of operations.

“Karen, Amanda, Sam and Kimberly have each played an important role in strengthening our communities, supporting our teams, and driving operational excellence across the organization,” Tim DuRoss, co-CEO of LCB Senior Living, said in a press release. “These promotions reflect both their leadership and our confidence in their ability to help guide LCB through its next phase of growth.”

Trustwell Living adds two to leadership team

Trustwell Living has added industry veterans Chris Spencer and Angela Clark to its leadership team as senior vice president of operations and senior vice president of marketing respectively.

Spencer brings more than 25 years of experience to the position. Before joining Trustwell, he “led large‑scale operational initiatives with a focus on community acquisitions, new development and the stabilization of underperforming assets,” a press release states. He has held leadership roles at LCB Senior Living, Maplewood Senior Living, Benchmark Senior Living and American Retirement Corporation.

Clark also brings over 25 years of experience to her role. She has worked with “nationally recognized senior living companies, investor partnerships and multi-state portfolios, where she has successfully led initiatives and developed high performing sales cultures,” the release states.

Director of human resources operators promoted at Kendal

The Kendal Corporation announced it has promoted Angela Rafine to its director of human resources operations.

In her expanded role, Rafine will “lead human resources initiatives across the Kendal System, empowering teams to ensure operational excellence while fostering a warm, inclusive and supportive workplace culture for all employees,” a press release states.

Rafine has been with Kendal for nine years, starting at Barclay Friends, a Kendal Affiliate, before transitioning to The Kendal Corporation team.

Juniper promotes regional director of sales and marketing

Juniper Communities announced it has promoted Ashleigh Smerick to regional director of sales and marketing.

In her role, Smerick will “oversee strategic sales and marketing initiatives supporting Juniper Communities’ growing portfolio,” a press release states.

Smerick brings 17 years of experience to the position, with a background that includes experience in staffing, human resources, operations, business development and sales and marketing, the release states.

Erickson promotes executive director

Erickson Senior Living announced the promotion of Jennifer Fox to executive director of its Highland Springs community.

Fox will oversee management and operations for the scenic 89-acre campus located in North Dallas, Texas, according to a press release.

Fox brings more than 20 years of experience to the team, and joined the community in 2015 as the director of continuing care. She was promoted to associate executive director in 2023.