Mather LifeWays Hires Vice President, Senior Living Strategic Initiatives
Kathryn Brod Brings More Than 20 Years of Experience in the Senior Living Industry to Executive Team
Online, June 14, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Mather LifeWays, a unique, non-denominational not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating Ways to Age Well and celebrating its 70th anniversary, will add a valuable new member to its executive team. On June 20, Kathryn L. Brod will join the company as Vice President, Senior Living Strategic Initiatives. Please download a photo of Brod here: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/11174599/KathrynBrod_2011.jpg
Brod will focus on creating innovative new housing models to serve the next generation of older adults through collaboration with Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging, Senior Living, and Community Initiatives staff. Brod will also assist in pursuing strategic collaborations, partnerships, and affiliations with other organizations, including the establishment of a network of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) that wish to partner on a range of innovative services and programs. These affinity networks may resemble the Cafe Plus Network that serves more than 30 organizations that have implemented Mather'sî ºMore Than a Cafe concepts.
"Kathryn brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise that will benefit and further enhance Mather LifeWays offerings. In this crucial new role, she will continue to serve older adults and the sector through the development of partnerships and collaborations," said Mary Leary, president and CEO of Mather LifeWays.
"I am honored to join Mather LifeWays, a recognized leader in the senior living sector for innovative programs and cutting edge research and implementation. I look forward to developing strategic partnerships that will enhance the organization's offerings." said Brod.
Brod brings more than twenty years experience in the senior housing sector, including financial management, research, marketing, human resources management, and systems consulting. Prior to joining Mather LifeWays, she served as Senior Vice President/Director of Research at Ziegler for thirteen years. There, she was responsible for conducting all applied research activities for one of the nation's leading investment banking firms for non-profit senior living providers. She also directed the firm's extensive educational efforts and led board facilitation for not-for-profit clients. Brod has served as Director of Continuing Care at the American Association of Homes and Services to the Aging (now Leading Age) and Chief Financial Officer of Collington Episcopal Life Care Community, Inc. Brod earned an M.B.A. in finance from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.