Kendal Corporation office at theFinTech Building

Leadership


In carrying out our mission, our primary objective is to establish and maintain integrity and excellence in all aspects of our work. We strive for excellence in management and governance, seeking and developing board members and staff dedicated to our mission and values, while building partnerships with those we serve. We value participation, transparency and consensus building by nurturing careful listening and effective decision-making.

Board of Directors


Kendal selects board members with a wide variety of backgrounds whose desire to serve arises from a religious or philosophical base and a deep ethical commitment to our mission and values. We operate in accordance with basic principles of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and from a not-for-profit perspective. Board members serve as volunteers. Conflicts of interest are disclosed, including those inherent in community members serving on the boards.

Annetha Hall

Annetha Hall

Chair

Georgia Anetzberger

Georgia Anetzberger

Dick Baznik

Richard Baznik

Bill Benson

Bill Benson

Casey Brower

Anna Marie Butrie

Anna Marie Butrie

Brooke Carroll

Brooke Carroll

Paul Cooney

Paul Cooney

Julie Houpt

Julia Houpt

Jeff Layton

Jeffrey Layton

Jodi Leeser

Richard Melecki

Richard Melecki

Anne Page

Anne Page

Stanley Pelli

Stanley A. Pelli

Margaret Plank

Margaret Plank

Vice Chair

Howard Smith

Howard Smith

Corporate Leadership


Operations and Strategy

Operations and Strategy team members work in close collaboration with Executive Directors, Affiliate Boards of Directors and staff throughout the Kendal System, serving as coaches and supporters for Kendal affiliates, while coordinating the corporate staff’s services to affiliates. They also provide consultation and process leadership/facilitation for governance/board development, strategic planning and public policy/advocacy.

Vassar Byrd

Chief Executive Officer

Steve Bailey

Stephen G. Bailey

Chief Strategy Officer

Howard Braxton

Howard Braxton

Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Sales

Amy Harrison

Amy Harrison

Chief Financial Officer

Lisa Holloway

Lisa Holloway

Vice President, Health Services

David Larkin

General Counsel

Kurt Rahner

Kurt Rahner

Vice President, Information Technology

Accounting & Finance

The Accounting & Finance team has primary responsibility for managing The Kendal Corporation’s finances, including financial planning, management of financial risks, record-keeping and financial reporting. Finance team members also support and coach finance staff throughout the Kendal System. In addition, the team prepares financial analyses (including ongoing relevant benchmarking) of operations across the System and supports, educates and provides strategic guidance for community CFOs and Executive Directors, as well as the system Board of Directors.

Amy Harrison

Amy Harrison

Chief Financial Officer

Crystal Baker

Crystal Baker

Controller

Janet Ruggieri

Janet Ruggieri

Financial Analyst

Administration

Pam Moriarty

Pam Moriarty

Executive Assistant, Affiliate Services

Kimberly Hill

Office Administrator

Affiliate Services

Lisa Holloway

Lisa Holloway

Vice President, Health Services

Christian Ramsey

Christian Ramsey

Director of Operations

Dan Rock

Director, Procurement

Human Resources

The HR team fosters adherence to Kendal’s Values and Practices, particularly in relation to the philosophy that “our communities must be good places to work if they are to be good places to live.” Corporate HR team members help strengthen the work environment by working with HR staff members and Executive Directors throughout the Kendal System on long-range planning, recruitment, orientation and staff development, staff relations, staff performance, compensation, benefits, and safety and health standards.

Kim Dunn

Kim Dunn

Director, Talent and Employee Engagement

Angela Rafine

Angela Rafine

Senior Human Resources Generalist

Information Technology

Kendal’s Information Technology team members support communications and computer hardware and software networks throughout the Kendal System, focusing on innovation, reliability, connectivity and security. They also work with staff and consultants to  identify, analyze and evaluate new systems and applications and to modify existing systems and applications, including identifying opportunities to establish or improve interoperability, ease of use, process efficiencies and security.

Kurt Rahner

Kurt Rahner

Vice President, Information Technology

Imad Chehab

Imad Chehab

Assistant Director, Information Technology–Software Applications

Jason Eldridge

Jason Eldridge

Business Systems Analyst

Carlos Menendez

Carlos Menendez

Assistant Director, Information Technology–Network Operations

Marketing

The Marketing team leads and develops marketing, sales, communications and public relations programs and systems to support Kendal’s strategic direction and helps each affiliate align its marketing and sales plans and activities with Kendal’s short- and long-term objectives. The team plans, develops and executes national marketing, sales and advertising initiatives for the Kendal System as a whole, while also consulting with affiliates regarding market research, sales strategies for their markets, training and inspiring them to excel.

Howard Braxton

Howard Braxton

Senior Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Sales

Jessica Buhler

Jessica L. Buhler

Director, Communications & Public Relations

Cara Cassner

Cara Cassner

Director of Marketing

Louise Snyder

Louise Snyder

Senior Graphic Designer

New Business & Development

Kendal Development Services staff provides a high level of experience and expertise to not-for-profit organizations interested in developing communities to become a part of the not-for-profit Kendal system. Kendal works closely with colleges, universities, hospital systems and others to plan, facilitate and manage all aspects of new Kendal communities and affiliations. Kendal also works with existing communities interested in exploring becoming an affiliate of the Kendal System. Successful planning and development of retirement communities, along with successful affiliation of existing communities in various states, gives Kendal staff depth of experience in developing collaborative plans for specific market, partner and regulatory environments.

Steve Bailey

Stephen G. Bailey

Chief Strategy Officer

Ben Butler

Ben Butler

Vice President of Development & Special Projects

Frank Mandy

Frank Mandy

Vice President of Development & Planning

Diane Massey

Diane Massey

Director of Outreach and Engagement

Kendal Welcomes Thought Leaders


Kendal is looking for qualified, experienced, and caring individuals.