At Adelman Firm, we are proud to stand at the intersection of law, leadership, and innovation in the senior living industry. Today, we celebrate an extraordinary group of professionals who are driving meaningful change, setting new standards, and shaping the future of senior living.
The 2025 Executives to Watch report from Senior Housing News shines a spotlight on trailblazers who are ushering in a new era of transformation, resilience, and visionary growth.
Leadership expectations are evolving. With rapid technological advancement, economic shifts, and heightened regulatory demands, senior living leaders today must think bigger, act faster, and lead with both heart and precision. We are honored to partner with organizations navigating this change, offering strategic legal guidance, governance support, leadership development, and risk mitigation strategies.
Today, we proudly applaud the executives named in the 2025 report — leaders who are forward-thinking, mission-driven, and purpose-led:
• Rebecca Adelman, Esq. – Founder, Adelman Firm & Guide Path
• Shelane Barrett – VP of Business Development, Further
• Adam Benton – Vice President, Stellar Senior Living
• Margaret Cabell – Chief Community Relations Officer, A Place for Mom
• Pilar Carvajal – Founder & CEO, Innovation Senior Living
• Aaron Catoe – Senior VP of Operations, 12 Oaks Senior Living
• Brian Dawson – Chief Executive Officer, Sentrics
• Sam Guedouar – President & CEO, Roland Park Place
• Brandon Hair – VP of Operations, Retirement Living Associates, Inc.
• Colin Higgins – VP of Market Analysis & Research, Health Dimensions Group
• Carl Hirschman – President, Longevity Senior Living
• Marilou Hudanick – VP of Quality Assurance/Services, Priority Life Care
• Nick Jasmon – VP of Business Development, American Healthcare Management Group
• David Kloster – Executive VP of Operations, Priority Life Care
• Dan Lahey – EVP & Chief Financial and Investment Officer, LCS
• Joe Leonard – Director of Revenue Strategy, TSOLife
• Emily Nesbitt – Executive Director, Charter Senior Living
• Amy Purcell – VP of Sales & Marketing, Juniper Communities
• Joel Quade – SVP of Operations, The Aspenwood Company
• Greg Roderick – CEO, Frontier Senior Living
• Brenda Schreiber – Chief Experience Officer, Mather
• Amy Silva-Magalhaes – Chief Operating Officer, The Bristal Assisted Living
• Dawn Smith – Executive Director, Charter Senior Living
• Christie Stukenholtz – CEO & Co-Founder, Senior Care Finder
Their leadership inspires us. Their vision moves the industry forward. Their commitment reminds us that exceptional leadership is the heart of progress.
We extend special recognition to our founder, Rebecca Adelman, Esq., whose leadership, vision, and advocacy continue to elevate the senior living sector. In addition to leading Adelman Firm, she is the founder of Guide Path, a national certification and education platform advancing cultural transformation, communication, and risk management across communities.
At Adelman Firm, we believe that when leadership thrives, communities thrive. We are proud to stand alongside these leaders as we collectively shape a resilient, innovative future for senior living.
Let’s keep building—together.
