NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Brookdale Senior Living Inc. (NYSE: BKD)
("Brookdale" or the "Company") announced Kevin Bowman has been promoted to Executive Vice
President (EVP) of Community Operations, effective October 1, 2021.
Bowman is a seasoned servant leader committed to Brookdale's
mission and has a track record of developing talent.
He joined Brookdale in 2016 as Regional Vice President. Soon
after, he was promoted to Senior Regional Vice President, serving
multiple states and leading eight district teams. Bowman became
West Division Vice President in April
2020 and has been expertly leading the division through the
COVID-19 pandemic.
"Kevin has achieved great success both in operations and as a
leader here at Brookdale," said Lucinda "Cindy" Baier, Brookdale's
President and Chief Executive Officer. "His promotion to EVP of
Community Operations is a natural next step as he continues his
dedication to senior living and the resident experience. I know
adding Kevin to our executive leadership team will help us fulfill
Brookdale's mission of enriching the lives of those we serve."
Bowman has made his career in senior living. He brings 30 years
of experience to this position, where he will provide strategic
direction for Brookdale's 682 communities across 41 states.
"The senior living industry is one of the best fields to be in,
and I'm proud of the work we do each day and the impact we have on
seniors across the country," said Kevin
Bowman, EVP of Community Operations. "I'm excited to take on
this leadership role with Brookdale and to be working with both our
East and West teams in this new position."
Laura Fischer has been promoted
to Bowman's former role West Division Vice President of Operations
and will work alongside East Division Vice President of Operations
Ben Ricci.
Bowman will be relocating to the Nashville area in the coming months.
About Brookdale Senior Living
Brookdale Senior Living Inc., the nation's premier operator
of senior living communities, is committed to its mission of
enriching the lives of the people it serves with compassion,
respect, excellence and integrity. The Company operates independent
living, assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care communities,
and through its comprehensive network of services, Brookdale helps
to provide seniors with care and services to support their
lifestyle in an environment that feels like home. The Company's
expertise in healthcare, hospitality and real estate provides our
residents with opportunities to improve wellness, pursue passions
and stay connected with friends and loved ones. The Company
operates and manages 682 communities in 41 states as of
August 31, 2021, with the ability to
serve over 60,000 residents. Brookdale's stock trades on the New
York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BKD. For more Brookdale
news, go to brookdalenews.com
Contact: Andrew Young, (615)
856-2457, ayoung68@brookdale.com
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