Ecumen Names Shelley Kendrick as Incoming President and CEO; Kathryn Roberts Becomes CEO Emeritus
Shelley Kendrick has been named Ecumen’s incoming President and CEO, effective Feb. 4. Currently Ecumen’s SVP of Operations and COO, Shelley succeeds Kathryn Roberts, who has led the organization since 2003. Kathryn will continue to serve as CEO Emeritus, leading Ecumen Philanthropy.
Media Coverage of Ecumen’s CEO Announcement
On Jan. 9, 2019, Ecumen announced that Shelley Kendrick will become President and CEO, effective Feb. 4, 2019. Current President and CEO Kathryn Roberts will become CEO Emeritus and lead Ecumen Philanthropy. Click the links below for local and trade media coverage of the story:
- Minneapolis Star Tribune: Shoreview-based Ecumen, a national provider of senior services, names new CEO
Stories To Warm Your Heart During National Hospice and Palliative Care Month
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month, a time to create awareness for this special kind of care. We have some special stories to share.
Ecumen Meadows Veteran Featured in Worthington Newspaper for His WWII Service
Alvin Obermoller, 95, a U.S. Navy veteran from Worthington, had a haunting narrow escape from a kamikaze aircraft that barely missed his transport ship during WWII.
Ecumen Prairie Hill’s Janet Geisler Honors Veterans in a Special Way
Janet Geisler, Life Enrichment Supervisor at Ecumen Prairie Hill in St. Peter, is passionate about honoring veterans.
Rose Senior Living Carmel Hosts Dedication Ceremony
Rose Senior Living Carmel, a new state-of-the-art senior living community in the heart of Carmel, IN, managed by Ecumen, held its official dedication October 25, 2018, followed by an open house on October 27.
Lakeshore Everyday Heroes Save a Stranger’s Life
Two Ecumen Lakeshore caregivers answered a desperate knock on the door in the middle of the night -- and they saved a life.
Ecumen Partners Golf Tournament Generously Supports Benevolence Fund
More than 50 Ecumen Partners joined Ecumen Leadership on the greens for our annual golf tournament to benefit the Benevolence Fund.
Ecumen Communities Gather for Food Show Exhibition
Sysco, Ecumen’s food supplier, and Link-age, our group purchasing organization, recently hosted the Ecumen Food Show.
Luther Park at Sandpoint Voted “Best Senior Living Community” for 9th Year in a Row
Ecumen-managed Luther Park at Sandpoint, ID, has been voted the “best senior living community” in Bonner County for the ninth year in a row in a reader survey conducted by the Bonner County Daily Bee newspaper.
The “Best of Bonner County” special section was recently published listing results of readers’ voting in the survey. Residents of Bonner County can nominate and vote for any person or business they feel do the best jobs in the community.
“We’re honored to once again get this high vote of confidence from Bonner County residents,” said Bridget Kosinski, Administrator at Luther Park. “This is a high compliment to our excellent staff. We pride ourselves on the care we provide, and it’s great to be recognized by the community for what we do.”
Luther Park at Sandpoint, which opened in 2008, provides assisted living and memory care. For more information go to http://www.lutherparksandpoint.org.