Patricia Kearns has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) at Immanuel, Omaha, NE. She joined the organization in early 2026 as vice president of construction and capital planning. Kearns brings more than 20 years of experience in health care operations, capital development and facilities planning. Prior to joining Immanuel, she served as president and CEO of Quality Living, a long-term care organization. In her new role, Kearns oversees day-to-day operations across Immanuel’s service lines and supports execution of the organization’s operational strategy.

David Hunter has retired as CEO of Mary Wade, New Haven, CT, after 45 years with the organization. He served as the longest-tenured administrator in the organization’s history. Bruce Topolosky has been named interim CEO as the board begins a national search for a permanent successor. Hunter led Mary Wade through decades of operations, supporting senior care services and organizational growth. During his tenure, he oversaw care delivery and services for older adults at the assisted living and nursing home community. Topolosky, who served on the Mary Wade board of trustees for nine years, will lead the organization during the transition. He has experience in health care leadership and has stepped down from the board to assume the interim role.

Michele Engelbach retired as CEO of Ohio Eastern Star Home, Mount Vernon, OH, on July 3 after 14 years with the organization. Nathaneal Johnson has been named incoming CEO and will assume leadership. During her tenure, Engelbach led the organization through growth and development, including the opening of the Esther Buchwald Neighborhoods for long-term care in 2016 and the Pine Hill Independent Senior Living community in December 2024. She also guided operations during the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining care and services. Johnson brings experience in long-term care and health care leadership. Engelbach will remain involved part time and support ongoing development efforts.

Dan Ogus has been promoted to president and COO at HumanGood, Duarte, CA. In this role, he supports enterprise execution, operating integration, and organizational priorities across the nonprofit senior living organization. John Cochrane will continue to serve as CEO. Ogus has been with HumanGood for more than 15 years and most recently served as executive vice president and COO. In addition to his work at HumanGood, Ogus has served on boards including the American Seniors Housing Association and Vista Community Clinic.

Joe Schomacker has joined LeadingAge Minnesota as vice president of LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions. In this role, he leads efforts to strengthen strategic partnerships, enhance member benefits and identify opportunities supporting providers across the state. Schomacker has more than 20 years of experience in aging services, health care, public policy and business leadership. He previously served in the Minnesota Legislature, where he supported aging services and long-term care providers.