Philip Smart has been named chief financial officer (CFO) at Oakwood Village, Madison, WI, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC). In this role, Smart oversees financial operations and supports the organization’s financial strategy. Smart has more than 30 years of experience in senior living and health care. Most recently, he served as vice president of finance and accounting for Physician Partners of America. His experience includes financial leadership and accounting in health care organizations, providing technical expertise and an understanding of industry challenges and opportunities.

Tyler Kypers is the new associate executive director at Lantern Hill, New Providence, NJ, a CCRC developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living. In this role, he helps oversee daily operations for the 26-acre campus. Kypers most recently served as the associate executive director at Woodleigh Chase, another Erickson Senior Living community. He worked at Lantern Hill from 2017 to 2021 as a member of the finance team before advancing to finance director at Siena Lakes. He began his career with Erickson Senior Living in 2007 as a student server at Cedar Crest and later transitioned into finance roles. Kypers holds a bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University and a Master of Business Administration degree from William Paterson University.

Cecil Hicks Jr. has been promoted to vice president of human resources (HR) at Immanuel, Omaha, NE. He joined the organization in 2022 as director of talent development and culture. In this role, Hicks oversees HR functions and supports workforce initiatives across Immanuel’s communities and services. Hicks has more than 30 years of experience in HR across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. His background includes leadership in employee relations, talent acquisition, compensation and benefits, and organizational development.

Kylee Childs has been promoted to vice president of policy and workforce development at LeadingAge Kansas. In this role, she continues to lead public policy and advocacy efforts while advancing workforce development strategies supporting providers across the state. Childs has led initiatives related to policy, workforce and regulatory issues since joining the organization. In her expanded role, Childs oversees legislative and regulatory advocacy, workforce initiatives, coalition partnerships, and strategic policy priorities aimed at strengthening services for older adults.

Jennifer Kappen has been appointed to the LeadingAge Pennsylvania board of directors. She is the senior vice president of affordable housing at HumanGood, and in this role, Kappen supports governance and engagement with nonprofit aging services providers in Pennsylvania. Kappen oversees HumanGood’s affordable housing division, including a portfolio of more than 100 communities across multiple states. She leads a team supporting thousands of residents and team members and works with executive leadership and stakeholders to expand housing access and advance organizational strategy. She brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and nonprofit financial leadership, including prior roles as vice president of finance and risk management at HumanGood and executive vice president and chief financial officer at Presby’s Inspired Life.

Phil Chuang has been named director-at-large for the LeadingAge California and LeadingAge California Foundation board of directors, with his term beginning July 1. Chuang oversees health care services at HumanGood, supporting clinical teams and advancing care delivery practices. His role includes focusing on operational standards, workforce development, and the use of technology to support care quality. In his board role, Chuang will engage with nonprofit aging services providers across California and support collaboration within the broader network.