Chief Executive Officer

Assisted Living and Memory Care Start-up

The Company
  • A private investment firm located in the Houston area of Texas is looking to build a platform focused on the development and operations of memory care communities throughout Texas and the South
  • They are committed to providing a homelike environment, where the residents and their families can enjoy the maximum level of independence, while achieving the highest quality of life, with the safety, dignity, and respect they deserve
  • Our well funded client will build the company through new developments and acquisitions of properties

Responsibilities
  • Report directly to the Board
  • The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will work with our client to design a business plan and recruit a senior team to start and grow a multi-state memory care company
  • The CEO will provide leadership, direction, and fiscal management to the organization, consistent with the mission, 
    vision, and strategic goals
  • The CEO must leverage a deep understanding of the assisted living and memory care industries, understanding the needs of all stakeholders
  • Design a team to help develop and operate a multi-unit memory care platform
  • Open new memory care communities – leading the site selection, design and build process, staffing, marketing and resident recruiting and programming
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of new memory care communities
  • Create strategy and vision with full P&L accountability to drive rapid and sustained profitable growth and ensure execution of strategies
  • Set financial, performance, and growth goals and work with leaders and partners to measure and manage progress
  • Develop a culture that empowers teams, values innovation, emphasizes people and performance management, and employee engagement
  • Assure all legal, ethical, and regulatory documents are filed and monitor compliance with laws, regulations, and all ethical codes and licensing boards
  • Report to and work closely with client board of directors
  • Act as the primary spokesperson for the company
  • Help with recruiting new staff members when necessary
  • Competitive base, Bonus, and Equity opportunity.
 
Candidate Background
  • Bachelor’s degree or master's degree in a relevant discipline or MBA as well as employment history in senior care
    10+ years of relevant experience in a senior management position
  • Knowledge of profit and loss, balance sheet and cash flow management, and general finance and budgeting
  • Ability to build consensus and relationships among executives, partners, and the workforce
  • Understanding of human resources and personnel management
  • Experience with corporate governance
  • Proven negotiation skills
  • Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
  • Collaborator that can effectively work cross functionally
  • Ability to inspire confidence, faithfulness and create trust
  • Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload effectively, and delegate
  • Ability to engage in high-level ethical problem solving and thinking
  • Experience with program management and development

​​To Learn More
  • Please contact us or email your resume, and then we can schedule a call so we can share more about this position.
  • Frank.Duncan@LMHurley.com
  • Phone: 858-277-8282