One might think that an organization with thousands of members and many varied ideologies might require a leader who manages with a stern voice and an iron fist. In the case of LeadingAge, the organization...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Paul Willging
By
Liza Berger
Nov 02, 2020
OBRA ’87, the landmark federal law that greatly enhanced the regulation of nursing homes, marked a turning point for long-term care. Paul Willging, Ph.D., who led the American Health Care Association...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Arnold Whitman
By
James M. Berklan
Oct 05, 2020
Arnold Whitman is a towering figure, both figuratively and literally, in the world of skilled nursing and senior living investing. The founder, president and CEO of Formation Capital has become as well-known...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Sheldon L. Goldberg
By
John O'Connor
Sep 08, 2020
Sheldon Goldberg’s time at the helm of the organization now known as LeadingAge aligns with some of the more challenging years the industry has ever faced.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Clifton J. Porter II
By
James M. Berklan
Aug 31, 2020
Clifton J. “Clif” Porter II doesn’t mind comparisons to Jackie Robinson, the great baseball pioneer. Porter doesn’t open with such comparisons or bank on them himself, but he’s not going to chase...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: James Balda
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 24, 2020
With a background including leadership roles at the National Restaurant Association and America’s Health Insurance Plans, James Balda may not have been the most obvious choice to lead an association...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Brian Jurutka
By
John O'Connor
Aug 17, 2020
Never perform after children or animals, the old show biz adage warns. The equivalent advice for this market might be to avoid replacing visionary leaders. For in both scenarios, there’s usually a tough...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Tony Mullen
By
Liza Berger
May 18, 2020
Tony Mullen, who was a founder of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Care in 1991, knew about the value of data before that knowledge became mainstream.
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Loren Shook
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 04, 2020
Say “memory care” and the first company to come to mind for many industry professionals is Silverado. And when they think of Silverado, they think of Loren Shook, the man who co-founded the Irvine,...
McKnight’s 40 for 40: Mark Parkinson
By
James M. Berklan
Apr 27, 2020
They say major crises are when major leaders tower over others. If ever there were a time to prove that in the long-term care and senior living industries, it is during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Fortunately,...