peopleCare Communities Announces New President
WATERLOO, Ontario – Brent Gingerich, CEO of peopleCare Communities announced today that after a comprehensive recruitment search, Megan Allen-Lamb has been named the new President effective June 4th, 2018.
“We are pleased to welcome Megan to the peopleCare family”, says Gingerich, “Megan’s knowledge, skills and success in leading positive change make her the ideal person to build on peopleCare’s excellent foundation and lead the organization to the next level in a rapidly changing environment.”
Megan brings a unique perspective to leadership thanks to her experience across a wide range of senior level positions in the provincial health care system. Prior to assuming the current role, Megan was the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the largest government funded home care agency in Ontario and has held other significant CEO and senior leadership positions throughout her professional career.
Megan is an accomplished health care executive with an innovative, resident-centred, results orientated approach inspiring vision and delivering on strategy. She brings to peopleCare leadership acumen demonstrated through her ability to transform outcomes through strategic alliances with regional and provincial stakeholders.
“I am pleased to assume the Presidency role in an organization with a vision to change the world of senior living”, says Allen-Lamb, “I look forward to working with peopleCare’s extraordinary team members, residents, families and partners to ensure this mission is enacted in meaningful ways.”
Megan holds a Masters of Public Health, specializing in Health Policy and Management from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Windsor.
About peopleCare Communities (www.peoplecare.ca)
peopleCare Communities is a leading operator of Senior Living Communities in South Western Ontario. Three generations have honoured a philosophy of care and a passion for service. This continues today by embracing new and best practices in senior living with the commitment to make each peopleCare residence a place where seniors are treated with dignity and respect.
peopleCare continues to be recognized for its innovation, efficiency and productivity as exemplified by the Accreditation Canada Exemplary Status; Canada’s Best Managed Companies; Most Engaged Workplaces Award (North America) and the Innovation Award research grant from the Health Technology Fund.
peopleCare Communities is Headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario.
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For media inquiries contact:
Brent Gingerich Megan Allen-Lamb
CEO President
peopleCare Communities peopleCare Communities
519.513.5260 519.513.5260
bgingerich@peoplecare.ca mallenlamb@peoplecare.ca
