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Shirley Barnes Leaves a Legacy of Leadership and Transformation at Crest View

On May 2, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Shirley Barnes is retiring after a distinguished 44-year career in senior care, marking the end of an era at Crest View Senior Communities, where she spearheaded transformative projects and served as a beacon of leadership for 28 years of her career.

Presbyterian Homes & Services Announces CEO Retirement and Transition Plan

On February 8, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) President and CEO Dan Lindh has announced his retirement after a career of more than 47 years with the organization.

Jon Lundberg, Ebenezer and Fairview Senior Services President and CEO, Announces Retirement

On January 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Jon Lundberg, president and chief executive officer of Fairview Senior Services and president and CEO of Fairview subsidiary Ebenezer Senior Living, has announced his plan to retire in September 2024.

Marvin Plakut, President and CEO of Episcopal Homes, Announces Retirement

On January 25, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

After 25 years overseeing the development of senior housing along University Avenue and helping to spearhead its redevelopment, President and CEO Marvin Plakut will retire from Episcopal Homes on March 31.

Gene Gustason Announces Retirement

On March 23, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

Gene Gustason, a long-time LeadingAge Minnesota member, has announced his retirement from the Stewartville Care Center effective at the end of March. He completes his career in the sector after 29 years at the skilled nursing setting in Stewartville. The Stewartville Care Center is an 85-bed skilled nursing facility for residential and rehabilitative care.

Minnesota Department of Health Commissioner Jan Malcolm to Retire

On November 17, 2022 by Erin Huppert

On Wednesday, Nov. 16, Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm announced that she will retire at the end of Governor Tim Walz's first term on Jan. 3, concluding a career of public service to Minnesota in the administrations of three different governors.

Glenwood Retirement Village Mary Krueger Announces May 6 Retirement

On April 28, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Mary Krueger will be retiring as the CEO of Glenwood Retirement Village on May 6.

Her career has spanned 48 years, most of it spent serving older adults in long-term senior care settings. Mary began as a nursing assistant in 1974 at the age of 16. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mankato State University in 1980 and served as director of nursing at St John's Lutheran Home in Springfield, MN.

Dan Dixon, President/CEO of Guardian Angels Senior Services, To Retire Effective April 4

On March 31, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Dan Dixon, President/CEO of Guardian Angels Senior Services and an active member of LeadingAge Minnesota, will retire from his position on April 4. Guardian Angels Senior Services has announced that Traci Larson will succeed Dan as the organization’s next leader.

Saint Therese CEO Barb Rode Announces Retirement

On November 18, 2021 by LeadingAge

Barb Rode, President & CEO of Saint Therese, has announced to the organization's Board of Directors her intent to retire in early summer 2022.

Sue Voigt Announces Retirement from Law Practice

On February 3, 2021 by LeadingAge

LeadingAge Minnesota extends our deep appreciation and gratitude to Sue Voigt, partner at Voigt, Rode, Boxeth & Coffin Law Firm, for her years of dedicated service to our field and our association. Sue has announced she has stepped away from her practice as of Feb. 1, 2021.