Cassia Senior Neighborhood Companies has promoted Matthew Kern to CEO, efficient October 1.
Kern, who joined Cassia in 2017 and is at present the group’s COO, has helped information the corporate’s communities via the Covid-19 pandemic and adjustments within the senior dwelling workforce, in line with a information launch.
“It’s a terrific honor to be chosen as Cassia’s subsequent CEO,” Kern stated within the information launch. “I’m deeply conscious of the accountability this position carries and I’m dedicated to constructing on the muse laid by those that got here earlier than me.”
A consultant for Cassia didn’t elaborate on the transfer when reached by Senior Housing Information Thursday.
Cassia Board of Administrators Chair Chip Parks stated Kern was a “great alternative” to guide Cassia “into its subsequent period.”
“He has demonstrated his dedication to the mission and targets of Cassia over the previous eight years in addition to his means to encourage these he results in present the identical dedication,” Parks stated.
Kern will take over for longtime CEO Bob Dahl who’s retiring after over three a long time of service with Edina, Minnesota-based Cassia.
In keeping with the Cassia web site, the corporate operates 47 senior dwelling communities spanning unbiased dwelling, assisted dwelling, reminiscence care, expert nursing, short-term rehabilitation, grownup daycare companies and community-based packages throughout 5 states.