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T. Andrew Smith
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
T. Andrew Smith has over 25 years of experience in seniors housing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and capital markets transactions, corporate finance and healthcare. Mr. Smith has served as Brookdale’s Chief Executive Officer since February 2013, as its President since March 2016, and as member of its Board of Directors since June 2014. From October 2006 to February 2013, Mr. Smith served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In addition to his role in managing the Company’s legal affairs, Mr. Smith was responsible for the management and oversight of Brookdale’s corporate development functions (including acquisitions and expansion and development activity); corporate finance (including capital structure, debt and lease transactions and lender/lessor relations); strategic planning; and risk management.
T. Andrew Smith
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
T. Andrew Smith has over 25 years of experience in seniors housing, mergers and acquisitions, real estate and capital markets transactions, corporate finance and healthcare. Mr. Smith has served as Brookdale’s Chief Executive Officer since February 2013, as its President since March 2016, and as member of its Board of Directors since June 2014. From October 2006 to February 2013, Mr. Smith served as the Company’s Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In addition to his role in managing the Company’s legal affairs, Mr. Smith was responsible for the management and oversight of Brookdale’s corporate development functions (including acquisitions and expansion and development activity); corporate finance (including capital structure, debt and lease transactions and lender/lessor relations); strategic planning; and risk management.
Labeed Diab
Chief Operating Officer
Labeed Diab joined Brookdale as Chief Operating Officer in November 2015. He has responsibility for all aspects of operations, including Community and Field Operations, Marketing, and Sales.
Prior to joining Brookdale, Labeed served in operational leadership roles for the Walmart US division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. since 2009, most recently serving as its President of Health and Wellness, and prior to that serving as its President of Midwest Division and its Vice President and General Manager. He previously served as Regional Vice President of Aramark's Health Care Division and as Regional Vice President for Rite Aid Corporation.
Labeed Diab
Chief Operating Officer
Labeed Diab joined Brookdale as Chief Operating Officer in November 2015. He has responsibility for all aspects of operations, including Community and Field Operations, Marketing, and Sales.
Prior to joining Brookdale, Labeed served in operational leadership roles for the Walmart US division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. since 2009, most recently serving as its President of Health and Wellness, and prior to that serving as its President of Midwest Division and its Vice President and General Manager. He previously served as Regional Vice President of Aramark's Health Care Division and as Regional Vice President for Rite Aid Corporation.
Lucinda Baier
Chief Financial Officer
Cindy Baier joined Brookdale as Chief Financial Officer in December 2015. She is a financial and operating leader with more than 25 years of broad, multi-industry experience in a variety of companies, including Fortune 100 public companies and private equity backed ventures. Cindy is a seasoned public CFO, with experience that includes retail and services companies, who started her career in a Big Five public accounting firm. She has a demonstrated ability to drive significant business improvement.
Lucinda Baier
Chief Financial Officer
Cindy Baier joined Brookdale as Chief Financial Officer in December 2015. She is a financial and operating leader with more than 25 years of broad, multi-industry experience in a variety of companies, including Fortune 100 public companies and private equity backed ventures. Cindy is a seasoned public CFO, with experience that includes retail and services companies, who started her career in a Big Five public accounting firm. She has a demonstrated ability to drive significant business improvement.
Bryan Richardson
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Bryan joined Brookdale though the merger with American Retirement Corporation where he served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer and previously served as its Senior Vice President, Finance since April 2000. Bryan was formerly with a national graphic arts company from 1984 to 1999 serving in various capacities, including Senior Vice President of Finance of a digital prepress division from May 1994 to October 1999, and Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer from 1989 to 1994.
Bryan Richardson
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
Bryan joined Brookdale though the merger with American Retirement Corporation where he served as Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer and previously served as its Senior Vice President, Finance since April 2000. Bryan was formerly with a national graphic arts company from 1984 to 1999 serving in various capacities, including Senior Vice President of Finance of a digital prepress division from May 1994 to October 1999, and Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer from 1989 to 1994.
Cedric T. Coco
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.
Cedric T. Coco
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.
Mary Sue Patchett
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.
Mary Sue Patchett
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.
H. Todd Kaestner
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.
H. Todd Kaestner
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.
George T. Hicks
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.
George T. Hicks
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.