Colleagues on the Move, October 28, 2026

MorseLife Appoints John Jones to Senior VP of Residential Services and Evelinda Serrano to VP of Compliance and Risk

Laura Mullin has joined McGregor, East Cleveland, OH, as chief growth officer, bringing leadership experience and a commitment to organizational growth and meaningful referral partnerships. Based at McGregor's Forest Hill PACE location, Mullin will help lead strategic growth initiatives and lead the sales and marketing teams.

Lenbrook, Atlanta, GA, has named Latica Gibson, RN, director of clinical services for "Menders by Lenbrook," a program that provides customized in-home care for older adults, where she will lead and oversee day-to-day operations. Gibson brings more than 20 years of experience in hospice, nursing leadership, infection prevention, quality improvement, and clinical education. Before joining Lenbrook, she led Kennesaw State University's Certified Nursing Assistant program and held leadership positions at PruittHealth. Gibson holds an MBA in Healthcare Management from Albany State University, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Georgia State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from Rutgers University.

Avni Desai became the first chief of staff at Christian Church Homes (CCH), Walnut Creek, CA, moving into the newly created role after serving as director of policy and engagement. As chief of staff, Desai serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the CEO, helping coordinate enterprise priorities, drive alignment across the leadership team, and strengthen organizational effectiveness. She will continue working with stakeholders to advocate for more affordable housing, particularly for low-income older adults.

Jay Hibbard has been promoted to president of Covenant Living Communities and Services, Skokie, IL. With over 36 years of senior living experience, Hibbard has served Covenant Living for more than a decade, most recently as chief growth and communication officer. As president, he serves as the organization's chief operations executive, overseeing operational excellence, quality outcomes, community performance, occupancy growth, and innovation for Covenant Living communities. David Erickson will continue as CEO.

Morgan Hinkley has joined St. Paul Elder Services, Kaukauna, WI, as president, bringing more than 20 years of mission-driven leadership experience across health care, senior living, long-term care, assisted living, memory care, and community-based services. A licensed nursing home administrator, Hinkley previously held leadership roles with organizations including LeadingAge Wisconsin, Park View Health Center, Brewster Village, and Aurora Health Care. Most recently, she served as manager of mission operations for Goodwill North Central Wisconsin. At St. Paul Elder Services, Hinkley will guide operations, strengthen community partnerships, and advance the organization's mission.

Lutheran Services Carolinas, Salisbury, NC, President and CEO Ted Goins plans to retire in spring 2027 after 35 years with the organization, including 25 years as CEO. Since becoming president and CEO in 2000, Goins has overseen significant growth and expansion across senior living, affordable housing, and home and community-based services. He will continue serving as president and CEO during the transition as the Board of Trustees conducts a national search for his successor.

Ingleside, Rockville, MD, President and CEO Lynn O'Connor will retire May 7, 2027, concluding a 47-year career in aging services. O'Connor has led Ingleside since 2010, when the organization consisted of three standalone non-profit communities and a foundation. O'Connor's career also has included board leadership roles with LeadingAge affiliates in New Jersey, Colorado, and Washington, DC.

Immanuel, Omaha, NE, has promoted Chad Gumbert to vice president of culinary, expanding his leadership of dining programs across the organization. In his new role, Gumbert will lead culinary services throughout Immanuel's communities and PACE centers, working with culinary teams, and organizational leaders to strengthen dining experiences for residents and participants. His priorities include evaluating current practices, refining processes, and ensuring teams have the resources to deliver consistent service while remaining responsive to resident and participant feedback.

Joe Torrillo has joined Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA, a Presbyterian Senior Living community, as nursing home administrator. Torrillo brings leadership experience in senior living and aging services, most recently serving as interim nursing home administrator with Genesis Health Group and, previously, interim CEO of Meals on Wheels Greater Lehigh Valley. He also spent more than three years as nursing home administrator at Phoebe Ministries. Torrillo holds a master's degree in health care administration.