Press Room - 2009 NIC Press Releases
NIC Creates Future Leaders Council
Program to Develop Emerging Leaders in Seniors Housing & Care
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 24, 2009
Contact: Renee Tilton, (410) 626-0805 or rtilton@crosbymarketing.com
Annapolis, Md. – The National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry (NIC) today
announced the establishment of the NIC Future Leaders Council, an initiative created to groom the next
generation of leaders in the senior living industry. The announcement was made during the luncheon plenary
session at the 19th Annual NIC Conference held in Chicago, Ill.
"As demand increases for housing and care to serve an aging population, so does the need for fresh thinking
to handle the unique challenges and opportunities it presents for our industry," said Robert G. Kramer,
president of NIC. "In response, we developed the NIC Future Leaders Council to prepare tomorrow's leaders
to face what lies ahead, help grow the industry and positively impact America's seniors."
NIC selected 21 "founding members" for its Future Leaders Council, who will serve up to three years.
They represent some of seniors housing and care's top providers, financial institutions, and intermediaries.
(See the following list of founding members.)
"We have high expectations for this talented group of individuals, who are already rising leaders in
their organizations," said Kramer. "As part of their participation, they will serve on NIC committees
and task forces, as well as on specific projects that benefit the industry and NIC. The NIC Future Leaders
Council will gather formally as a group at major NIC events to discuss current issues, share ideas and
recent successes, and ask questions of fellow members and industry leaders."
To become a member of the Council, individuals were nominated by employers who have served on NIC's
Board of Directors or Operator Advisory Board or have been a key NIC sponsor. Candidates must also have
five or more years of relevant experience in the seniors housing and care industry; possess a desire
to grow within their companies and the industry; exhibit strong leadership potential; and demonstrate
the ability to think creatively and strategically about industry issues.
The idea for the NIC Future Leaders Council was the result of input from current and past chairs of
NIC's Board of Directors. In addition, a cadre of respected industry professionals will guide the Council.
This oversight committee consists of Philip Brooks, senior vice president, Capmark Finance Inc. (co-chair);
Raymond J. Lewis, executive vice president and chief investment officer, Ventas, Inc. (co-chair); Allen
Lynch, attorney, Nixon Peabody LLP; Judy L. Marczewski, CFO, One Eighty; and Robert Kramer.
The first gathering of Council members took place this week at a Council launch meeting with NIC leadership
just prior to the NIC Conference. Speaker John Cobb, the 37-year-old president and CEO of Senior Lifestyle
Corporation, gave his insights on "Growing through Relationships." The group also met yesterday in its
first meeting as a council to set the agenda for future gatherings.
For more information about the NIC Future Leaders Council, visit www.NIC.org
or call (410) 267-0504.
About NIC
Founded in 1991, the National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry is a nonprofit
education and research organization providing information about business strategy and capital formation
for the senior living industry. NIC is the leading provider of historical and trend data on the industry
through its NIC MAP® Data and Analysis Service that tracks properties in the 100 largest metropolitan
areas and its Key Financial Indicators™ (KFIs) that report nationwide statistics. Proceeds from
its annual conference and other events are used to fund data and research on issues of importance to
lenders, investors, developers, operators, and others interested in meeting the housing and care needs
of America's seniors. For more information, visit www.NIC.org or call
(410) 267-0504.
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Founding Members of the NIC Future Leaders Council
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Randall I. Bekerman
Associate and Analyst
Lazard Alternative Investments
Lazard Real Estate Partners
Steven T. Blazejewski
Senior Origination Manager
Health Care REIT, Inc.
Jason A. Childers
Vice President, Brand Strategy
One Eighty
Colette A. DaFoe
Associate
Nixon Peabody LLP
Brad Frasher
VP, Business Analysis
Atria Senior Living Group, Inc.
Ryan E. Frederick
Principal
CoastWood Senior Housing Partners
Mark C. Haberlen
Associate
Prudential Real Estate Investors
Michael T. Jones
Vice President & COO
Formation Capital, LLC
Eric J. Kammerer
Managing Director, Real Estate Originations
MidCap Financial, LLC
Adam J. Kaplan
Corporate Operations Manager
Senior Lifestyle Corporation
Philip J. Kayden
Manager – Real Estate Investments
Ventas, Inc.
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Michelle R. Kelly
VP – Team Leader, Risk
GE Capital Healthcare Financial Services
Astrid Kramarz
Relationship Manager/Vice President
Healthcare Lending Unit – Denver, Colorado
Bank of the West
Troy D. Langsdale
Principal
LarsonAllen LLP
Christian Maingot
Chief Administrative Officer
Horizon Bay Retirement Living
Shailini Nehra
National Producer
Freddie Mac, Multifamily Sourcing Division
Meredith B. Oppenheim
Senior Vice President
Savills LLC
Derrick D. Pete
VP Corporate Development
Nationwide Health Properties, Inc.
Jason Price
Assistant Vice President
Granite Investment Group
James D. Scribner
Vice President
Herbert J. Sims & Co., Inc.
Adam B. Sherman
Director, Business Development
CIT Healthcare
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