Ben Ricci

Division Vice President – East

Ben Ricci joined Brookdale in August, 2013 and has served as Divisional Vice President of Operations for the East Division since July 2021. He previously served as Brookdale's Senior Regional Vice President of Operations from 2013 until 2018.  

Before joining Brookdale, Mr. Ricci was Regional Vice President of Operations for the New England Region with Horizon Bay. In 2011, he was part of Brookdale’s Acquisition of Horizon Bay and became the Regional Vice President of Operations for the Northeast Region. Mr. Ricci has more than 30 years of experience in the Senior Living industry. 

Mr. Ricci received a bachelor’s of science degree in business administration from Providence College. 

Mr. Ricci served as the Board Chair of the Rhode Island Assisted Living Association from 2009 to 2011. He has also served on the board of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association since 2016.