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President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Cindy Baier has served as Brookdale’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors since February 2018, after having served as Brookdale’s Chief Financial Officer since December 2015. Cindy is a proven, change-oriented executive who has demonstrated her abilities across multiple industries and leadership roles. In addition to experience as a seasoned CFO in several companies, she has had multi-billion dollar P&L responsibility; served as an executive officer of a Fortune 30 company; been the CEO for a publicly-traded retailer and has served for more than a decade as a Board member of multi-billion public and private companies, including serving as the Chairman of the Board.
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Cindy Baier has served as Brookdale’s President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors since February 2018, after having served as Brookdale’s Chief Financial Officer since December 2015. Cindy is a proven, change-oriented executive who has demonstrated her abilities across multiple industries and leadership roles. In addition to experience as a seasoned CFO in several companies, she has had multi-billion dollar P&L responsibility; served as an executive officer of a Fortune 30 company; been the CEO for a publicly-traded retailer and has served for more than a decade as a Board member of multi-billion public and private companies, including serving as the Chairman of the Board.
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Cedric T. Coco joined Brookdale as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer in October 2016. He oversees all human resources strategies, policies, and operations that enable Brookdale to attract, develop, engage, and retain a workforce that enriches the lives of those we serve.
Cedric joined Brookdale after serving in various human resources roles for Lowe’s Companies Inc. since 2008, and most recently as senior vice president of human resources, where he led the human resources generalists for Lowe’s stores, distribution centers and customer support centers, in addition to leading talent acquisition, employee relations, diversity, and succession planning.
Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer
Cedric T. Coco joined Brookdale as Executive Vice President and Chief People Officer in October 2016. He oversees all human resources strategies, policies, and operations that enable Brookdale to attract, develop, engage, and retain a workforce that enriches the lives of those we serve.
Cedric joined Brookdale after serving in various human resources roles for Lowe’s Companies Inc. since 2008, and most recently as senior vice president of human resources, where he led the human resources generalists for Lowe’s stores, distribution centers and customer support centers, in addition to leading talent acquisition, employee relations, diversity, and succession planning.
Executive Vice President – Community and Field Operations
Mary Sue Patchett has over 30 years of senior care and housing experience serving in leadership roles. She became the Company’s Executive Vice President – Community and Field Operations in November 2015. Prior to that, she served as President of the Company’s Southeast Division since February 2013 and Divisional Vice President since joining the Company in September 2011 in connection with the Company's acquisition of Horizon Bay. Previously, Ms. Patchett served as Chief Operating Officer of Horizon Bay from January 2011 through August 2011 and as its Senior Vice President of Operations from March 2008 through December 2011.
Executive Vice President – Community and Field Operations
Mary Sue Patchett has over 30 years of senior care and housing experience serving in leadership roles. She became the Company’s Executive Vice President – Community and Field Operations in November 2015. Prior to that, she served as President of the Company’s Southeast Division since February 2013 and Divisional Vice President since joining the Company in September 2011 in connection with the Company's acquisition of Horizon Bay. Previously, Ms. Patchett served as Chief Operating Officer of Horizon Bay from January 2011 through August 2011 and as its Senior Vice President of Operations from March 2008 through December 2011.
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
Todd Kaestner joined Brookdale through the merger with American Retirement Corporation (ARC) in 2005. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, having served in the same role for ARC since 1993. Previously, with ARC, he served as Vice President, Development from 1988 to 1993 and Chief Financial Officer from 1985 to 1988. Throughout his 29-year tenure with ARC and Brookdale, Todd has remained involved in acquisitions, dispositions, REIT and JV relations, new lines of business and development.
Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
Todd Kaestner joined Brookdale through the merger with American Retirement Corporation (ARC) in 2005. He currently serves as Executive Vice President, Corporate Development, having served in the same role for ARC since 1993. Previously, with ARC, he served as Vice President, Development from 1988 to 1993 and Chief Financial Officer from 1985 to 1988. Throughout his 29-year tenure with ARC and Brookdale, Todd has remained involved in acquisitions, dispositions, REIT and JV relations, new lines of business and development.
Executive Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
George T. Hicks became Executive Vice President in July 2006 and our Treasurer in January 2016. Prior to July 2006, George served as Executive Vice President-Finance and Internal Audit, Secretary and Treasurer of American Retirement Corporation (ARC) since September 1993. George had served in various capacities for ARC’s predecessors since 1985, including Chief Financial Officer from September 1993 to April 2003 and Vice President-Finance and Treasurer from November 1989 to September 1993.
Executive Vice President, Finance and Treasurer
George T. Hicks became Executive Vice President in July 2006 and our Treasurer in January 2016. Prior to July 2006, George served as Executive Vice President-Finance and Internal Audit, Secretary and Treasurer of American Retirement Corporation (ARC) since September 1993. George had served in various capacities for ARC’s predecessors since 1985, including Chief Financial Officer from September 1993 to April 2003 and Vice President-Finance and Treasurer from November 1989 to September 1993.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Chad C. White joined Brookdale in February 2007 and has served as our Senior Vice President since July 2014, our General Counsel since March 2017 and our Secretary since March 2013. He previously served as our Senior Vice President and Co-General Counsel from July 2014 to March 2017, our Vice President and Co-General Counsel from March 2013 to July 2014, and our Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary prior to that.
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Chad C. White joined Brookdale in February 2007 and has served as our Senior Vice President since July 2014, our General Counsel since March 2017 and our Secretary since March 2013. He previously served as our Senior Vice President and Co-General Counsel from July 2014 to March 2017, our Vice President and Co-General Counsel from March 2013 to July 2014, and our Associate General Counsel and Assistant Secretary prior to that.