SENIOR LIVING LEADERS UNDER 40
JESSICA ANDREWS Senior Vice President Merrill Gardens Age: 35
JESSICA ANDREWS is adept at using technology to transform her workplace. As senior vice president at Merrill Gardens, Andrews has implemented a technology overhaul, bringing Tableau data and analytics to community teams who previously had great difficulty receiving vital information. She led the strategic implementation of Electronic Health Records (EHR), revamped the revenue manage- ment and budgeting processes, and optimized the role of the business office directors for 30 commu- nities in six states. She also leads the sales and marketing teams at Merrill Gardens, with seven new communities on track to lease up in less than 12 months. These efforts helped the company achieve a ten percent year-over-year NOI increase over the past two years. It’s no wonder that Andrews was promoted to her current role after just 20 months at Merrill Gardens. Prior to joining the company, Andrews worked at Aegis Senior Living, where she led the strategic
implementation of Electronic Health Records and Electronic Medication Administration Records (EMAR) through Yardi. In addition, she integrated Tableau software into the company’s operat- ing systems, providing clear information for community teams to see and understand their data in real time. She also led the revenue management team at Aegis to increase its revenue significantly year-over-year.
ADAM BENTON left a successful career on Wall Street to become more involved in directly aiding the lives of others. In 2012, at the age of 29, he co-founded Stellar Senior Living, which now owns and operates more than 1,000 assisted living, independent living, and memory care residences. In order to enhance the lives of people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, Benton spearheaded an effort to establish the company’s Rising Stars program. The program is built around the idea that life can continue to be fulfilling even when dementia affects one’s daily activities. Rising Stars uses interventions such as music and pet therapy to achieve its goals. Every Stellar community is now required to have a service dog, and residents are encouraged to listen to music from their childhoods. Today the Rising Stars program is an essential part of Stellar and a key expression of its core values. As a board member for the Utah Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, Benton is responsible for the
advocacy group that interfaces with elected officials and government offices. He has met with members of Congress to educate them about dementia and the growing need for additional funding and research.
ADAM BENTON Senior Vice President Stellar Senior Living Age: 35
STUART COLEMAN Chief Financial & Operating Officer Schonberg & Associates Age: 34
STUART COLEMAN, chief financial and operating officer at Schonberg & Associates, has played an integral role in leading the company through its transition to specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia care. When the company opened its first community in 2002, only a handful of residents had memory challenges. Over time, the company has shifted to address the needs of the growing number of seniors diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Coleman developed new adaptive care plans for residents with memory loss and was a leader in rolling out the company’s cornerstone Dementia Capable Care employee training and certification program. He works tirelessly to create a nurturing environment for both residents and staff, allowing Sch-
onberg to consistently exceed its 95 percent resident and employee satisfaction goals. Coleman is currently implementing and leading a new training sequence that addresses end-of-life care and its emotional impact on staff members. He also has led human resource initiatives including continu- ing education and scholarship programs that help employees advance within the organization. This dedication to employee development and satisfaction led to the company being named by NOLA. com as a Top Workplace in the New Orleans area for the past two years and as the Top Midsized Workplace overall in 2016.
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