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Dan Dixon, President/CEO of Guardian Angels Senior Services, To Retire Effective April 4

On March 31, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Dan Dixon, President/CEO of Guardian Angels Senior Services and an active member of LeadingAge Minnesota, will retire from his position on April 4. Guardian Angels Senior Services has announced that Traci Larson will succeed Dan as the organization’s next leader.

Meet the 2022 District Caregiver of the Year Award Recipients

On March 10, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

LeadingAge Minnesota presented the District Caregiver of the Year Awards at the recent Institute & Expo.

The District Caregiver of the Year Award honors individuals in older adult services who demonstrate exceptional commitment to older adults and enhance and enrich the quality of life of those in their care. The honorees were selected for the regional award out of a field of 50,000 professional caregivers throughout the state.

Board of Directors Selects Kari Thurlow as President and CEO

On December 30, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota has selected Kari Thurlow as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. She will begin her new role on Jan. 3. 

Saint Therese CEO Barb Rode Announces Retirement

On November 18, 2021 by LeadingAge

Barb Rode, President & CEO of Saint Therese, has announced to the organization's Board of Directors her intent to retire in early summer 2022.

What to Expect: Thanksgiving Week

On November 18, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Next week, many of you will celebrate Thanksgiving, and the LeadingAge Minnesota office will be closed on Thursday and Friday. Here's what you can expect next week from our team.

LeadingAge MN Member Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota Opens New Minneapolis Location

On August 18, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Guardian Pharmacy of Minnesota, a LeadingAge Minnesota Business Partner, announced a new location in Minneapolis.

The new 12,000 square-foot Minneapolis facility will house new technology/automation and a training center to provide in-service and nursing instruction courses for pharmacy employees and community staff members.

Benedictine Appoints Three New Senior VPs in June

On June 9, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

This month, Benedictine will appoint three new senior vice presidents into key roles within the organization. Sister Joan Marie Stelman has been appointed senior vice president for mission integration; Laura Campbell has been appointed as senior vice president for people development; and Gift Matemba-Mutasa will join Benedictine as senior vice president for marketing.

Lifesprk and Tealwood Senior Living Partner as Lifesprk Senior Living

On May 19, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Lifesprk and Tealwood Senior Living have partnered to bring 35 senior living properties across multiple states under Lifesprk Senior Living.

"The current senior housing market, accelerated by the pandemic, created significant opportunity to provide a markedly different approach to senior living," said Joel Theisen, RN, BSN, Lifesprk CEO.

Vista Prairie Communities Appoints New CFO

On May 5, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Vista Prairie Communities (VPC), a nonprofit provider of assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin, has announced the appointment of Dewey Pettit as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Cassia joins Allina Health and Presbyterian Homes in ownership of Genevive

On February 24, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Cassia, a LeadingAge Minnesota member organization, has acquired a minority ownership share in Genevive, complementing the existing ownership of Allina Health and Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS). Genevive is a geriatric medical practice and care management organization providing comprehensive care for over 7,000 older adults throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.

Welcome Jim McAlpine as Ecumen’s Senior Vice President - Legal Affairs and Corporate General Counsel

On February 17, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran

Ecumen, a nonprofit provider of housing and services for older adults, has announced that Jim McAlpine has joined its senior management team as senior vice president, legal affairs and corporate general counsel.

Carley, Koranne, and Kvenvold Named Three of Minnesota’s “100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders”

On December 16, 2020 by Libbie Chapuran

This year’s “100 Most Influential Health Care Leaders” list published by Minnesota Physician, a medical business journal, includes three prominent leaders at LeadingAge Minnesota: Jerry Carley, President and CEO; Benedictine; Dr. Rahul Koranne, President and CEO, Minnesota Hospital Association; and Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO, LeadingAge Minnesota