October 14, 2026

Colleagues on the Move, October 14, 2026

BY Eddie Hobbs

Member Staff News

Parker Health Group Names Mark Lenhard President & CEO

Mark Lenhard

Parker Health Group, Piscataway, NJ, has named Mark Lenhard president and CEO. He is expected to join the organization in December 2026 and will succeed Roberto Muñiz, who plans to retire by the end of the year after nearly 28 years as president and CEO. Lenhard currently serves as president and CEO of United Methodist Communities and the UMC Foundation. He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across senior living, life plan communities, long-term care, post-acute care, and home and community-based services.

Jenner’s Pond Appoints Brian Schad Assistant Executive Director

Brian Schad

Jenner’s Pond, a Simpson affiliate in West Grove, PA, has appointed Brian Schad as assistant executive director. Schad brings more than a decade of senior living leadership experience spanning skilled nursing, personal care, memory care, and assisted living. Most recently, he served as executive director of Woodbridge Place. His previous roles include executive director of Traditions of Lansdale and assistant administrator with Acts Retirement-Life Communities.

Lenbrook Taps Trevor Moss as Director of Security

Trevor Moss

Trevor Moss has joined Lenbrook, Atlanta, GA, as director of security, overseeing the community’s security, concierge, and transportation teams. Moss began his career with the U.S. Navy before serving as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. In 2004, he joined the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, where he led criminal, counterintelligence, and counterterrorism operations in the United States and internationally, most recently serving as resident agent in charge in Australia.

Duncaster Promotes Heather Stanton to Chief Operating Officer

Heather Stanton

After six years as vice president of resident services, Heather Stanton has been promoted to chief operating officer (COO) at Duncaster, Bloomfield, CT. Stanton brings 17 years of experience in aging services. She is a graduate of the Leadership Academy and serves as a member and coach of the LeadingAge Connecticut Academy Design Team.

Medford Leas Selects Len Weiser as President and CEO

Len Weiser

Len Weiser has been appointed president and CEO of Medford Leas, Medford, NJ. He succeeds Jeremy Vickers, whose 15 years of leadership helped guide transformation across the organization’s campuses. Weiser brings more than 25 years of experience in senior living and health care, most recently serving as an industry consultant and interim CEO for a nonprofit senior living organization in Bethlehem, PA. Weiser also served as a consultant, executive director, nursing home administrator, and director of nursing.

Front Porch Names Alika Castillo Executive Director of Walnut Village

Alika Castillo

After more than two decades in senior living, Alika Castillo has joined Front Porch, Glendale, CA, as executive director of Walnut Village, Anaheim, CA. Castillo most recently worked at University Retirement Community where he spent most of his 21-year career serving in human resources, as health care director, and later as executive director. In his new role, he will lead approximately 120 employees at the life plan community and oversee daily operations while supporting residents and staff.

Ensō Village Appoints Jaisie Lozano as CFO and Andrew Badoud as Director of Operations

Jaisie Lozano
Jaisie Lozano
Andrew Badoud
Andrew Badoud

Ensō Village, a Kendal affiliate in Healdsburg, CA, has appointed Jaisie Lozano as chief financial officer (CFO) and Andrew Badoud as director of operations. Lozano brings more than 20 years of experience in senior living and nonprofit finance and previously served as CFO at Channing House in Palo Alto. At Ensō Village, she will oversee the community’s financial strategy and operations, supporting long-term financial sustainability of the organization. Badoud joins Ensō Village with 33 years of senior living leadership experience in operations, sales, and marketing and most recently served as principal and COO of Alliance Senior Living.

HumanGood Names Phil Chuang Senior Vice President of Healthcare Services

Phil Chuang

HumanGood, Duarte, CA, has appointed Phil Chuang to senior vice president of health care services. In this role, Chuang will help lead the organization’s clinical team to foster innovation and collaboration between HumanGood’s community support center health care teams and its life plan communities. Previously, he served as senior vice president of clinical services for Kaiser Permanente’s Northern California region, overseeing access to health care services for 4.5 million members. He also held leadership roles in strategy and business development at Sutter Health. Chuang began a term as a director-at-large on the LeadingAge California and LeadingAge California Foundation boards of directors on July 1, 2026. He earned a bachelor’s degree in molecular biology from the University of California, Berkeley, and a doctorate in molecular biology from UCLA.

LeadingAge State Partner News

Laura Farrell Selected for LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors

Laura Farrell

Laura Farrell, vice president of health care operations at United Church Homes, has been appointed to the LeadingAge Ohio Board of Directors. Farrell also serves as administrator of The Trinity Community at Beavercreek and was recognized with the 2025 LeadingAge Ohio Visionary Leadership Award of Honor. In her board role, she will work with aging services leaders across the state to help shape strategic priorities, advocate for providers, and support quality care for older adults.

LeadingAge Minnesota Welcomes Heath Odom as Chief Transformation and Health Technology Officer

Heath Odom

LeadingAge Minnesota has named Heath Odom chief transformation and health technology officer. Odom brings extensive experience in health care technology, strategy, innovation, and partnerships, along with longstanding ties to Minnesota’s aging services community. Throughout his career, he has helped providers leverage technology, data, and collaboration to strengthen organizations, support caregivers, and enhance services for older adults.