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2Life Communities and Solinity have appointed new leaders, Lizbeth Heyer and Estella Bowers, as CEO and president of Solinity Management Services, respectively. Other senior living companies, including CareTrust REIT, Charter Senior Living, and The Fitzgerald of Palisades, have also made new appointments to their leadership teams.
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2Life Communities is entering a new era of leadership with Lizbeth Heyer starting in her role as CEO.
Heyer has been with 2Life Communities since 2014 and is credited with “shaping its growth across three fronts: real estate development, healthcare integration and innovation in middle-market housing, including the development, acquisition and modernization of more than 1,000 subsidized apartments,” a press release states.
“Lizbeth is a leader who reflects our values and mission,” 2Life Communities Board Chair Laura Efron said in the release. “She has deep knowledge of the political and real estate landscape, which will empower the organization to grow and expand its reach. Her strong relationships with staff, residents, government officials and nonprofit leaders make her an important voice in the conversation about senior housing, healthcare access and other supportive services.”
Solinity has appointed Estella Bowers as president of Solinity Management Services, the branch responsible for expanding third-party management.
Under Bowers’ leadership, Solinity Management Services will “reflect a broader approach to senior living. Combining people-focused leadership with performance-driven operations to strengthen communities, create sustainable value and improve outcomes for residents, teams and ownership partners,” a press release states.
Bowers brings more than 18 years of senior living leadership experience to the position. Her experience spans independent living, assisted living and memory care, including multi-state operations, sales and occupancy strategy, clinical and regulatory oversight, acquisitions, transitions and community stabilization, according to the release.
CareTrust REIT (NYSE: CTRE) has welcomed Robert Reese as its vice president of asset management.
“I’m looking forward to working alongside industry leaders – some that I’ve known since the beginning of my nursing home career and some that I’m getting to know,” Reese wrote in a LinkedIn post.
Prior to joining CareTrust, Reese served as the director of operations for Eduro Healthcare, LLC.
Charter Senior Living has promoted Kellie Kulick to vice president of sales.
In her new role, Kulick will “strengthen sales efforts, support communities and help seniors and families across Charter,” a LinkedIn post states.
Kulick has been with Charter Senior Living since 2024, where she joined as a regional director of sales and marketing.
The Fitzgerald of Palisades, a Kisco Signature community in Northwest Washington, D.C., announced Kaylan Moore’s appointment to general manager.
In this position, Moore’s priorities “center on delivering exceptional experiences for members while fostering a culture where team members feel supported, valued and connected to the community’s mission,” a press release states.
Moore brings over 20 years of senior living leadership experience, according to the release.
Andrew Christman is a reporter for Senior Housing News as part of WTWH Media, an avid reader and writer. He enjoys new book finds from his local library, and playing tabletop games with friends.
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This story was originally published by Andrew Christman in Senior Housing News on October 9, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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