Sessions – NIC Growth Conference

May 13, 2026

The Evolution of Organizational Structure for Growing Companies

Date and Time: May 13, 2026 | 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Moderator

Lisa McCracken

Head of Research & Analytics

NIC

Panelist

Quintin King

President

Brightwater

Panelist

Kate Sammler

Chief Operating Officer

Vantage Point Retirement Living

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Navigating Opportunity: When to Pursue, Pause, or Pass

Date and Time: May 13, 2026 | 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Moderator

Nicole Pretre

President & CEO

Cedar Community

Panelist

Larry Cohen

CEO

Trustwell Living

Panelist

Heather Terhark

Chief Strategy Officer

Viva Senior Living

Panelist

Kenneth V. Young

President & Chief Executive Officer

United Church Homes

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Will Your Identity Shape Your Growth or Become a Casualty of It?

Date and Time: May 13, 2026 | 3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

Moderator

Quintin King

President

Brightwater

Panelist

Brenda Connelly

President

The Springs Living

Panelist

Tom Grape

Founder, Chairman & CEO

Benchmark Senior Living

Panelist

Anthony Wilson

Division Vice President

Trilogy Health Services, LLC

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Technology & Data: From Nice-to-Have to Growth Prerequisite

Date and Time: May 13, 2026 | 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Moderator

Lauren Wilson

Chief Revenue Officer

PalCare

Panelist

Adam Benton

Partner

Stellar Senior Living

Panelist

Summer Blizzard

Senior Vice President of Administration

Phoenix Senior Living

Panelist

Mark Mountel

Senior Director of Technology/HIPAA Security Officer

Life Enriching Communities (LEC)

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May 14, 2026

Capital Across the Life Cycle: Practical Financing Strategies for Growing Operators

Date and Time: May 14, 2026 | 8:30 am - 9:30 pm

Panelist

Dave Boitano

Executive Vice President and Chief Investment Officer

LTC Properties

Panelist

Garrett Sacco

Managing Director

Berkadia Seniors

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Management Transitions & Integration

Date and Time: May 14, 2026 | 9:30 am - 10:15 am

Moderator

Cameron Bell

VP, Analytics & Customer Resources

National Health Investors

Panelist

Larry Rouvelas

Chief Executive Officer

IntegraCare

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Advancing Growth Through Strategic Partnership Models

Date and Time: May 14, 2026 | 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Moderator

Erin Shvetzoff Hennessey

CEO & Principal

Health Dimensions Group

Panelist

Mark Anderson

President & CEO

Vivie

Panelist

Kristin Ferge

Chief Financial Officer

Capri Senior Communities

Panelist

Romy McCarthy

Managing Director, Public Finance Banker

D.A. Davidson

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Utilizing Your Own Secret Weapon

Date and Time: May 14, 2026 | 11:15 am - 11:45 am

Moderator

Lisa McCracken

Head of Research & Analytics

NIC

Panelist

Traci Bild

Chief Visionary Officer

Bild & Company

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Avoiding Hidden Risks in Resident and Staff Contracts

Date and Time: May 14, 2026 | 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm

Moderator

Cory Kallheim

General Counsel

Covenant Living Communities & Services

Panelist

Isaac Scott

Chief Executive Offficer

Anthem Memory Care

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Growing Pains: The Mistakes We Made and the Lessons We Learned

Date and Time: May 14, 2026 | 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

Moderator

Justin Hutchens

EVP, Senior Housing & CIO

Ventas, Inc

Panelist

Sue Farrow

Panelist

Lynne Katzmann

Founder & CEO

Juniper Communities

Panelist

Dan Lindh

President/CEO, Emeritus

Presbyterian Homes & Services

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