About Us
As a national nonprofit organization, Transforming Age is guided by our singular vision to “transform the perception of age” and to make life better for older adults and society. We have a different perspective—one that views aging as a declaration and an opportunity to continue to lead an independent and purposeful life.
Our Impact
We create unlimited possibilities to enhance the lives of older adults
People served across our network
Team members
Community benefits due to community-based care
Unreimbursed charity care
Donor support for philanthropic programs
Our Mission
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Our Culture of Excellence
The Culture of Excellence is the fabric that unites our team members, across all Transforming Age affiliates.
Integrity:
Act honestly.
Grace:
Be kind, empathetic and compassionate.
Respect:
Honor and accept the value of each person.
Innovation:
Create new solutions and improve constantly.
Teamwork:
We work together and support each other.
Accountability:
Take responsibility for your actions.
Fun:
Have fun and bring joy.
Our Team
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Sophia Allwood
Corporate Director of Clinical Services
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Paul Barlow
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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Jim Bennett
Vice President of Health Services
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Julie Bennett
Vice President of Finance
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Camille Burke
Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, GSI
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Scott Braasch
Associate General Counsel
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Kristen Crawford
Director of Branding and Communications
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Kimberly Henderson
Vice President of Finance & Accounting
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Scott Larson
Executive Director of the Transforming Age Foundation
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Karen Lucas
Executive Director of CIRC Living
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Ted MacBeth
Vice President of Real Estate Development
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Wayne Machmiller
Director of Construction Services
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David Richart
Executive Director, Full Life Care
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Laurie Sykes
Vice President of Operations
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Barb Bennett
Retired President & COO of Vulcan Inc.
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Paul Aigner
Vice President of Real Estate Development
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Eric
Sous Chef
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Jasmine
Culinary Director
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Jason
Senior Accountant
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Jomo
Nursing Assistant
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Kathryn
Nursing Assistant
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Megan
Assistant Executive Director
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Rebecca
Conciegre
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Stephanie
Senior Accountant
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Torsten Hirche
President and CEO
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Michael Connell
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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Marc Gaber
Chief Technology and Information Officer
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Ken Noreen
Senior Vice President of Operations
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David Knight
Senior Vice President of Strategy and Partnerships
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Ashlee Gray
General Counsel
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Karen Brandt
Vice President of People
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Frankie Pane
President, GSI
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Chair: Mary Wagner
Retired Senior Vice President, Starbucks
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Vice Chair: Jesse Bond
Owner, Bond Financial, LLC
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Immediate Past Chair: Scott Lumsden
Executive Presbyter, Seattle Presbytery
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Cathy Danigelis
Western Region Manager, KeyBank Community Development Lending
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Torsten Hirche
President & CEO, Transforming Age
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Jim Melhorn
Retired President/CEO, Episcopal Ministries to the Aging
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Karin Miller
Retired Geriatric Social Worker
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Lisa Nelson
Finance Executive/Startup Advisor
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Greg Russell
Partner, Peterson Russell Kelly PLLC