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Maplewood Senior Living welcomes professionals to Princeton team

Maplewood Senior Living hired Lisa Williams as executive director, Michael Tucker as director of Business Development, and Leslie Conover as Community Relations director to the provider’s new Princeton location.

Located on the campus of Penn Medicine-Princeton Health, Maplewood at Princeton is set to open this summer and will offer assisted living, memory care and short-term care options to the greater Princeton area, according to information provided by the company.

“As we continue to grow our footprint with the addition of Maplewood at Princeton, we are proud to build a carefully-selected team of seasoned professionals who will undoubtedly further our mission to provide an exceptional senior living and care experience for all residents and their families,” Gregory D. Smith, president and CEO of Maplewood Senior Living and Inspīr, said in the statement. “Lisa, Michael and Leslie bring a combined 50-plus years of experience in the fields of business administration and pharmaceutical and hospitality sales, all of which parlays seamlessly into their new roles at Maplewood at Princeton.”

As executive director, Williams will provide leadership and oversee day-to-day operations including the planning, development, implementation, evaluation and improvement of program services, management of staff and the delivery of high-quality service to the residents and their families, according to the statement.

Williams has over 20 years of senior living care experience, with 16 of those spent as an administrator.

She graduated from Rowan University and earned her Master’s in Public Administration from Kean University.

She currently serves as a chair on the NJ Assisted Living Council and was recently named a member of the Health Care Association of New Jersey (HCANJ).

Named director of Business Development, Tucker will be responsible for establishing strategic partnerships with healthcare professionals and community organizations that assist seniors who are looking to move into a first-class residence that meets their care needs and lifestyle, according to the statement.

Tucker has extensive experience building relationships with healthcare professionals and has worked with the top pharmaceutical companies in the world, specifically in sales and marketing.

He graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

As Community Relations director, Conover will work directly with families, providing them with the necessary information to assist them in selecting the best possible living options, according to the statement. She will also act as a community resource for those in need of senior living planning.

Conover has over 25 years of sales experience in hospitality and senior living.

She received her degree from Rider University and also provides life counseling to families who need support in the areas of geriatrics and health and wellness.

“In offering a best-in-class senior residence to the community, we hope to meet and exceed the demands of older adults in the area who want to continue to lead dynamic lifestyles, yet need additional support in their daily lives,” Smith said in the statement. “We look forward to watching the Princeton team and community flourish as we near the highly-anticipated grand opening this summer.”

The first New Jersey property in the company’s portfolio, Maplewood at Princeton is a 98,000-square-foot modern senior living community with 105 studio deluxe and one-bedroom units offering a range of apartment styles and care options, according to the statement.

To learn more, call 844-782-3078 or visit http://www.maplewoodseniorliving.com.