11:00 a.m-12:30 p.m

14-D. The CEO-Board Chair Relationship: A Recipe for Success

A strong working relationship between an organization’s chief executive and the chair of its board of directors is critical to the success of senior living organizations. But that relationship can be complex. The missions of the CEO and board chair must align so the organization can move forward. However, there must also be a healthy tension between the two leaders to preserve the board’s independence. How do organizations go about creating this balance? Governance expert Jane Mack, CEOs, and board chairs will be on hand during this session to provide direction. They’ll explore the characteristics of a healthy and productive relationship between the board chair and the executive. You’ll take home model practices to help you and your board build that relationship.

• Jane Mack, President/CEO, Friends Services Alliance
• Roger Myers, President & CEO, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
• Louis Prues, MBA, DMin, PhD, Board Chairman, Presbyterian Villages of Michigan
• Marianne Ratcliffe, CEO, Carol Woods Retirement Community
• Jessica Aylor, Board Member, Carol Woods Retirement Community