People make all the difference

At the end of the day, what else is there? For over three decades, we’ve been leading the industry with a focused, innovative and progressive approach to holistic vitality and wellbeing. Meet the team that leads those efforts at Senior Resource Group.

CEO

MEET OUR CEO, MICHAEL GRUST

As co-founder of Senior Resource Group (SRG) in 1988, Mr. Grust has used his unique multidisciplinary approach to advance SRG to be a leading provider of award-winning senior living communities throughout the United States. Fueled by his passion and a keen eye for extraordinary design and inventive architectural solutions, SRG has focused its efforts on growth through the development of signature one-of-a-kind senior living communities innovatively designed to meet the needs and preferences of the local market today—while anticipating the changes that lie ahead. “It’s about offering opportunities to connect easier with friends and family, options to increase health and wellbeing and ultimately choices to create a sense of purpose.” — Michael Grust

Timothy J. Fox

Timothy J. Fox

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Mr. Fox serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer responsible for the strategic growth of the company, including acquisitions and development.

J. Wickliffe Peterson

J. Wickliffe Peterson

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT / CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Joining Senior Resource Group (SRG) in 1997, J. Wickliffe Peterson (“Wick”), assumed the role of EVP/ CFO, responsible for the execution and attainment of both the corporate and operational goals.

Rob Henderson

Rob Henderson

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Mr. Henderson serves as Chief Operating Officer. His background includes over 25 years of successfully overseeing full-service communities encompassing independent living, assisted living and memory care. He was honored by the San Diego Business Journal in 2020 as one of San Diego’s 50 individuals making a difference and was again acknowledged by the Journal in 2021 as one of San Diego’s 500 most influential people.

Cheryl Mestre

Cheryl Mestre

VICE PRESIDENT OF AQUISITIONS

Cheryl Mestre joined SRG in 2021 with over 20 years of investment experience across multiple industries, including nine years in senior housing. Ms. Mestre is responsible for the underwriting and sourcing of transactions and works closely with the development, construction and operational teams at SRG.

Ron Mead

Ron Mead

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Mr. Mead joined Senior Resource Group in 1990. As Vice President of Operations, Mr. Mead’s oversight of SRG’s communities includes a focus on food and beverage management and SRG’s participation in accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), leading all eligible SRG communities to receive the highest-level accreditation awards.

Jason Rich, LVN

Jason Rich, LVN

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS

Joining SRG in 2001, Mr. Rich serves as Vice President of Operations overseeing SRG communities with a focus on clinical care. Mr. Rich’s background includes over 25 years of a broad range of successful operations and healthcare.

Sara Padilla, RN

Sara Padilla, RN

VICE PRESIDENT OF HEALTH SERVICES

With more than 25 years of clinical, long-term care and technology experience, Ms. Padilla oversees resident-centered health services across SRG communities, focused on wellness, clinical management, resident risk management, staff training, education and survey readiness. She plays an integral role in coordinating the company’s health care provider delivery systems and managed care initiatives. Ms. Padilla oversees Zest, SRG’s science-based wellness program, and Enliven Creative & Adaptive Memory Care, two of SRG’s signature programs.

Allie Smith-Goodwin

Allie Smith-Goodwin

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES

A seasoned senior living executive for more than 20 years, Ms. Smith-Goodwin has expansive experience in sales and marketing as well as operations. She is a dynamic sales leader who has won several awards for her dedication to sales and resident experience in senior living.

Lee Ratta

Lee Ratta

VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS

Lee Ratta brings 26 years of senior living branding, marketing, and development experience to SRG. As Vice President of Marketing and Communications, Ms. Ratta oversees SRG branding and multi-channel lead-generating campaigns to support and promote SRG’s senior living communities nationwide.

Chris Gladheim

Chris Gladheim

VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

An accomplished executive with more than 25 years of experience in human resources, Mr. Gladheim joined SRG in 2021 to focus on recruitment, employee relations, and performance management.

Daniel Perez

Daniel Perez

VICE PRESIDENT OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION

Mr. Perez is an award-winning architect with 37 years of experience in design, development and construction in various market sectors nationally and Internationally; including senior living, hospitality, and residential among other mixed-use developments.

Christian Holland

Christian Holland

VICE PRESIDENT- GENERAL COUNSEL

With more than 30 years of experience providing risk management and legal advice in the healthcare and senior housing industries, Mr. Holland has expertise in regulatory, licensure, litigation, contract, and insurance matters. In addition to being a licensed attorney, he holds a Master of Public Health degree in health services administration.

Melissa Dillon, MSG, CDP

Melissa Dillon, MSG, CDP

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF MEMORY CARE

Ms. Dillon leads SRG’s Enliven Creative & Adaptive Memory Care. She holds a master’s degree in Gerontology as well as certifications from Teepa Snow as a Certified Trainer, Certified Coach, and Certified Engagement Leader. Ms. Dillon is an innovator and nationally renowned thought leader who shares her expertise at national conferences. She was recently named in Senior Housing News as a Future Leader.

Lauren Blacker

Lauren Blacker

CORPORATE DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT

Ms. Blacker has over 25+ years in the healthcare, food service, and wellness industries. A strategic and innovative leader, Lauren’s passion lies in health, wellness, and sustainability. Her mission is to inspire change, motivating others to engage in lifestyles that promote longevity today and for generations to come.

We absolutely love what we do, and it shows.

We’ve been fortunate enough over our 35 years to be awarded some of the most prestigious honors in our industry. To say we’re proud of the awards we’ve received would be an understatement, but we don’t get too enamored with them either. We see them as what naturally happens when you love what you do, and do your job well.

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Calling all movers, shakers, and smile-makers. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for helping people, we’re looking for people just like you to join our team.

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