Judy Bishop-Pierce

Judy Bishop-Pierce is an experienced healthcare executive currently serving as the Director at Blanchard Valley Health System since March 2023, overseeing Birchaven Village and Independence House. With a career that includes roles as an Educator at The Eden Alternative and Executive Director at Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Community, Judy has demonstrated a commitment to enhancing senior living and care services. Previous experience includes serving as VP of Operations at Sunset Retirement Communities, Executive Director at Hillhaven Corporation, and Regional Director at Harborside Healthcare, where responsibilities spanned management of skilled nursing facilities and operational oversight. Judy holds a Long Term Care Executive Certification from St. Louis University and a Bachelor's degree in Gerontology from Bowling Green State University, supplemented by an Associate's degree from Lourdes College.