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Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Appoints New President/CEO
Jeff Branch leads Carroll Lutheran Village in Westminster and sister community, The Lutheran Village at MILLER'S Grant in Ellicott City
The Board of Trustees of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland has named Jeff Branch President and CEO, effective July 8, 2019. He succeeds Geary Milliken who retired in June, 2019, after nearly 25 years of service.
Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland is the newly formed parent organization of faith-based, non-profit continuing care retirement communities Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster, Md., and The Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, Ellicott City, Md.
“The search committee was fortunate to have a number of highly qualified and talented candidates to consider,” said Wanda Lynn, Chair of the Board of Trustees of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland. “Jeff’s collaborative style and experience with strategic initiatives will be an asset in leading us into the future. The Board is excited for what lies ahead under Jeff’s leadership.”
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Branch joins Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland with nearly 20 years of senior living leadership experience. Previously, he served as Senior Vice President of Senior Living and the Institute on Aging for Mather LifeWays, Evanston, Ill. As Vice President of Operations for Sunrise Senior Living, he was responsible for the day-to-day operations of 37 senior living communities with 5,500 residents and 4,800 employees.
“I am excited to join an organization with a strong reputation for quality and a deep commitment to its mission and values,” said Branch. “My commitment to high-quality standards for older adults, strong community partnerships, collaboration and innovation is a perfect match for what already lives here. I look forward to working with our talented and dedicated team to enrich the lives of the people who live and work here, while being a good neighbor and trusted resource in the communities we serve.”
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Carroll Lutheran Village is an accredited, faith-based not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Westminster, Md., serving nearly 700 residents in 396 homes and apartments, 50 assisted living suites and 99 skilled care beds. For more information, visit www.CLVillage.org.
The Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant is a faith-based not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Ellicott City, Md., serving nearly 400 residents in 241 homes and apartments, 20 assisted living suites and 12 skilled care beds. For more information, visit www.MillersGrant.org.