ASHA’s Strategic Plan (2015 – 2020) called for the creation of a Rising Leaders program that would be open to all ASHA Executive Board member companies. The purpose of the Rising Leaders program is to help nurture the development of next-generation leaders.
Executive Board Members may designate up to three individuals from their companies to be Rising Leaders, with particular consideration given to candidates who demonstrate unique leadership abilities, possess at least a few years of industry experience, and further promote diversity within our profession.
Rising Leaders receive complimentary copies of most ASHA publications (including Special Issue Briefs, ASHA’s full suite of newsletters, and research reports); complete access to the Association’s extensive online resource archive; and exclusive invitations to attend the Rising Leaders Meeting held in June and a Rising Leaders Luncheon held each Fall prior to the National Investment Conference.
- Jennifer McGurty, Head of Senior Housing Asset Management
Rising Leader
- Joshua Lanier, Executive Director
- Tiffany Kaminski, Executive Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Claudia Norton, Regional General Manager
Rising Leader
- Lori Stiff, VP of Operations
Rising Leader
- Andrew Schumert, VP - Finance and Accounting
- John Kratochvil, VP, Development & Acquisitions
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Shannon Friesen, Director of Asset Management
Rising Leader
- Hunter Lambert, Manager
- Nate Adams, Associate
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Henry McArdle, Vice President, Investments
- Toren Arusi, Manager, Investments
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Nicole Paris, Senior Investment Manager
Rising Leader
- Andrew Agins, Executive Vice President of Investments
Rising Leader
- Bill Weismiller, Regional Director of Integration
- Candace Johnson, VP, Human Resources
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Brandon Phillips, Vice President
Rising Leader
- Briana Stewart, VP of System Sales
- Stephanie Scaff, Data Analyst
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Carlotta Lansford, Controller
- Lori Alford, Chief Operating Officer
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Kyle Dickelman, Vice President
- Michael Murphy, Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Riley Johnson, Sr. Lead CBG Relationship Mgr., Vice President
Rising Leader
- Adam Will, Director of Communications
- Nick Stewart, Director of Finance
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Lynda Maryanski, VP Capital Markets
Rising Leader
- Alec Rosenfeld, AVP, Originations
- Brooks Minford, Director, Seniors Housing
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Patrick Roche, Associate, Seniors Housing
Rising Leader
- Alex Florea, Head of Capital Markets
- Brooks Blackmon, Senior Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Alex Pichon, Vice President
Rising Leader
- Dawn Kussow, Chief Financial Officer
- Teddy Hillard, SVP, Corporate Development
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Garrett Sacco, Vice President
- Tim Root, Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Ryan Starling, Director, Real Estate Investments
- William "LB" Ham, Vice President of Asset Management
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Jason LaGrippe, Senior Vice President
- Kasia Dobrzanska, Senior Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Robert Bracci, Senior Associate
- Ryan Nero, Senior Associate
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Erin Ottenbreit, SVP of Operations
Rising Leader
- Brian Storey, VP of Operations, Grace Management
- Stephen Hill, Vice President Investments
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Catherine Eby, Vice President, Seniors Housing
- Corley Audorff, Senior Vice President, Production
- Josh Williams, Vice President, Production
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Andrew Katzmann, Senior Analyst
Rising Leader
- David Meyering, Senior Development Associate
Rising Leader
- Cody Tower, Regional Director of Operations
- Robert Miller, Controller
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Dan Wolen, SVP, Operations
Rising Leader
- George Xu, Director
- Kristin Gowdy, Senior Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Alison Rosenblum, Associate
Rising Leader
- Matt Kessler, Regional Director of Operations
Rising Leader
- Christian Sweetser, Chief Financial Officer
Rising Leader
- Cory Bennett, Managing Director
Rising Leader
- Ryan Weekes, Principal
- Zack Strunk, VP, Senior Living
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Jim Duggins, Executive Director, Franklin Park Sonterra
Rising Leader
- Hayley Bemis-Rotenberg, Chief People Officer
- Landon Miller-Garrett, Director of Resident Experience
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Joshua Peterson, President
- Lisa Swafford, VP , Strategy & Business Development
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Maxwell Gabriel, Director of Business Development & Analytics
Rising Leader
- Adam Cohan, Senior Director, Portfolio Management
Rising Leader
- Austin Benacquisto, Associate
- Patrick Shearer, Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Aurora Griffin, Director, Capital Acquisitions
Rising Leader
- Brady Johnson, Senior Vice President
- Brett Edwards, Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Deidre Schonfeldt-Aultman, Partner
- Johanna Williams, Attorney
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Samantha Medred, Partner
Rising Leader
- Chris Rollins, Business Development Officer
- Kevin Kornowa, SVP, Corporate Healthcare Banking
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Kari Onweller, VP, Partner Relations & Portfolio Management
Rising Leader
- Alanna Ellis, Director
- Dan Baker, Director
- James Dooley, Senior Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Anne Campbell, Executive Director
- Katie Kensinger, Senior Director Community Relations
- Katie Maninno, Executive Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Emily Schafer, Executive Director
Rising Leader
- Chris Muzii, Vice President, Acquisitions
- Taylor Rijos, Vice President, Senior Housing
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Justin R LeBell , Senior Mortgage Broker
- Patrick Gilbreath , Relationship Manager
- Zach Shulkin, Vice President | Relationship Manager
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Leandra Negrete, Vice President, Operations
- Mizuki Sato-Berkeland, National Director of Environmental Health
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Dan McGrew, Senior Director of Investments
Rising Leader
- Evan Petig, Senior Director- Asset Management
Rising Leader
- Michael Bowden, VP, Investments
- Shae Portnoy, Investment Manager
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Jake Harrah, Associate
Rising Leader
- Andrew Schmitz, Financial Analyst
- Matthew Buchanan, Executive Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Andy Kazmierczak, Regional VP, Operations
- Tracey Crownover, VP Process & System Optimization
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Holly Walker, VP, Senior Housing
Rising Leader
- AJ Sarkis, AVP
- Zachary Scimeca, AVP
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Coleman Hands, Associate
- Tanner Ziebarth, Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Kevin Oakley, Director
- Michael Blackwell, Associate Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Matt Henning, Managing Director
- Nick Gent, Managing Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Kristen Curran-Brookham, Director of Sales & Operations- New Acquisitions
- Morgan Cadmus, Regional Director of Operations
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Scott Lieber, Managing Director
Rising Leader
- Alonso Huizar, Senior Development Analyst
- Michelle Montroy, AVP, Development, Regulation & Investment
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Adam Solomon, Director
Rising Leader
- Sarah Anderson, Managing Director
Rising Leader
- Chris Michael, VP Finance & Analytics
Rising Leader
- Shani Walter, Senior Director Asset Management & Acquisitions
Rising Leader
- Dylan Rose, Associate, Portfolio Management
Rising Leader
- Sam Kupchella, VP, Relationship Manager
Rising Leader
- Amy McNeilly, Regional Director of Operations
Rising Leader
- Tanya McCormick, Regional Director of Sales
Rising Leader
- Hayley Downs, Director, Database Products
- Taylor Brame, Director of International Research
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Richard White, Director
- William Barns, Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Dan Rivas, SVP - Investments
- Katie Meyer, SVP - Operations
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Rising Leader
- Marc Maready, Chief Operating Officer
- Shane Dickerson, VP of Corporate Operations
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Joel Warsh, Director of Real Estate Development
Rising Leader
- Eliza Gozar, SVP, Investments
- Lauren Nisley, Director, Investments
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Aaron Shelley, VP of Finance
- Tim Smith, VP of Accounting & Controller
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Dushyanth Biyyala, VP, Business Development
- Josh Thompson, Chief Marketing Officer
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Dan Geraghty, Senior Vice President
- Vince Viverito, Senior Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Shadoworee Betts, SVP of Clinical Services
Rising Leader
- April Brooks, Regional Director of Clinical Operations
- LaPriel Henman, Regional Director of Sales & Marketing
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Sara Mitchell, President
Rising Leader
- Brad Kraus, President & COO
- Grant Kraus, SVP, Capital Markets & Financial Planning
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Aaron Fish, CFO
- Dave Martin, CAO
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Leah Burton, Sr. Portfolio Manager
Rising Leader
- Stephanie Heffernan, Senior Vice President
Rising Leader
- Mark Schulz, Executive Director
- Robert Gonzalez, IT Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Peter Massey, VP, Development
Rising Leader
- Courtney Hancock, Vice President of Clinical Services
Rising Leader
- Andrew Cooper, Investment Officer
- Trever Sweeney, VP, Seniors Housing
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Connor Zierden, Director
- Grant Blosser, Managing Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Alex Vice, Director, Investment Sales
- Kevin Giusti, Managing Director
- Russell Dey, VP, Multifamily Finance
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Bryan Schachter, Chief Investment Officer
- Richard Howell, Managing Director of Operations
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Chris Furka, Vice President
- Heather Dennis, Vice President
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Andrew Cohen, Vice President, Investments
- Nicole Atoyan, AVP, Investments
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Jack Sims, Managing Director
- Rodger Davis, Director
Rising Leader
Rising Leader
- Michael Anthony, Assistant Vice President
- Patrick Mallen, Senior Vice President