Genesis HealthCare is a provider of short-term post-acute, rehabilitation, skilled nursing and long-term care services.

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Genesis HealthCare

Julie Britton is the Chief Clinical Officer of Genesis HealthCare. Julie has spent the last 35 years working in post-acute and long-term care settings. She began her career as a nurse but quickly moved to nursing supervisor, ADON and DON roles. Julie then progressed to Manager, Director and Senior Vice President of Clinical Operations, and then Senior Nursing Officer. Julie also serves as Pathway to Excellence Program Coordinator for Genesis.

Julie is Chair of National Nurse Executive Council, an AHCA Regulatory/Survey Committee member and an advisor for Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition and the National Senior Care Advisory Board. She is Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association’s Quality Committee and is a CE reviewer for Pennsylvania State Nurses Association. Julie served as Vice President for the Iota Kappa Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and is on the American Nurses Association Care Coordination Quality Measures Panel. Julie is currently active in AONE, ANA, AADNS, NADONA, PADONA, Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Nursing Society, NJHCA, DNPA and PSNA. In 2011, Julie was one of 14 nurses selected nationwide for the Sigma Theta Tau Geriatric Nursing Leadership Academy Fellowship program. Julie was also recognized and awarded the 2017 NADONA Making a Difference Award, and in 2020 and 2022 received the NADONA Excellence in Service and Dedication to LTC Continuum award.

Julie obtained her Associate Degree in Nursing from L.S.U., a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Temple University and a Master’s Degree and Doctor of Nursing Practice from Gwynedd Mercy University. Julie is Board Certified as a Clinical Nurse Specialist in Gerontology, a fellow of the Geriatric Nurse Leadership Academy and certified as a Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma.

Julie Britton

Stephen Young is Senior Vice President of Finance & Chief Accounting Officer of Genesis HealthCare.  In this capacity he is responsible for all financial reporting and accounting functions, financial planning and analysis, risk management and treasury operations of the organization.  Since 1994, he has served in various positions in finance with the most recent as the Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer.  Previously, Steve served as the Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller.  Steve serves on the board of trustees as the chair of the finance committee of Dunwoody Village, a private not-for-profit continuing care retirement community.  Steve holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Drexel University and earned a Master of Business Administration from Widener University. 

Stephen Young

Mr. Whitman is Co-Founder and Chairman of Formation Capital. He has over 25 years’ experience in the seniors housing and healthcare industry. In 1999, Mr. Whitman created Formation Capital as an advisory and equity investment firm for seniors housing and healthcare. Since founding the company, Mr. Whitman has overseen the investment of over $5 billion in seniors housing assets managed by Formation Capital.

Prior to Formation Capital, Mr. Whitman founded Health Care Capital Finance (“HCCF”), a private debt provider, where he developed a successful securitization program for seniors housing assets. Following the merger of HCCF into PRN Mortgage Capital, Mr. Whitman continued to oversee over $2 billion of debt investments into seniors housing and care. Mr. Whitman began his career in healthcare in 1985 as a Director of Acquisitions for MediPlex and then as a Vice President of Meditrust in 1986.

Mr. Whitman sits on the board of Genesis, is a current board member and Chairman Emeritus of the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing and Care Industries and also serves on the executive board of the American Seniors Housing Association. His other interests in the industry include being a partner in Aging 2.0, a principal in Prime Care Properties, LLC and a board member of Care Institute Group, Inc.

Arnold Whitman

David Harrington was appointed Genesis HealthCare's Executive Chairman of the Board in March 2021 and brings 45 years of industry experience in critical areas of healthcare services management to the Board. He has held executive positions at AETNA and Anthem. As CEO of American Imaging Management (“AIM”) from 2001 to 2008, Mr. Harrington turned around this radiology management business, increasing its net worth from negative $19 million to over $310 million. In August 2007, AIM was sold to WellPoint for $307 million. Since 2009, Mr. Harrington has advised and developed many healthcare companies in the senior care space. Mr. Harrington is one of the founding principals of Pinta Partners and in that role is passionate about rethinking the delivery of health care to the chronically ill.

David Harrington

Brandon Poole is Chief Human Resources Officer of Genesis HealthCare. As an experienced human resource and operations leader, Brandon brings almost 20 years experience to the organization, primarily serving in the post-acute and long-term care sector. Most recently, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Ethica Health & Retirement Communities, where he previously held the role of Sr. Vice President of Inpatient Operations. 

Prior to his tenure at Ethica, Brandon served as Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Community Health Services of Georgia; Chief Human Resources Officer at Consulate Health Care; Vice President, Human Resource Operations at Consulate Health Care; Chief Human Resources Officer at Advanced Health Service Group; and Vice President, Human Resources at PruittHealth. He holds a Master’s degree in Human Resources Management from Troy University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Furman University.

Brandon Poole

Mr. Randazzo has spent more than 35 years in the health care and technology fields and brings rich experience in operational excellence, corporate finance and entrepreneurship. He is currently Executive Chairman of Waters Edge Dermatology, one of the largest dermatology practices in the country, and Executive Chairman of Sentry Data Systems, a provider of pharmacy technology solutions to hospitals. Mr. Randazzo previously co-founded and led one of the nation’s largest independent urgent care companies, FastMed. He has held executive positions at Value Oncology Science, Women's Health Connecticut Inc. and CIGNA. Mr. Randazzo has served as a senior advisor to global private equity firm, Warburg Pincus, for over 20 years.

John Randazzo

As President of Barcley Dwyer Co, Isaac Lefkowitz works with healthcare industry senior leadership and operations management teams to develop and build client partnerships. He brings nearly 35 years of executive financial and operational experience within the healthcare and public accounting industries, including 25 in healthcare Utilization Management. 

Mr. Lefkowitz has served as Chief Executive Officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for New York Medscan where he was responsible for strategic planning, marketing, human resources, provider contracting and network development, accounts payable, accounting and finance, investor and banking relations, public and community relations, operational and financial assessments, and client contracting and relations. While at Medscan, he was instrumental in building accountability for contract compliance through ongoing monitoring, database development, budget systems, and staff development and grew the company from six hospital clients to 30, with a client retention exceeding 95%. 

Prior to Medscan, Mr. Lefkowitz worked in the child/adolescent and adult behavioral health industry for seven years, serving in the role as Controller and Vice-President of Financial Operations for Maskil El-Dal, a not-for-profit. 

Isaac Lefkowitz

With almost 40 years of experience, Juan Vallarino has held key management roles in various sectors of the industry, including physician practice management, institutional providers, and health insurance companies in addition to his own consulting practice. He is currently President and Chief Executive Officer of Nobis Health, a provider of mobile medical services in the home focused on the frail and elderly. 

Previously Mr. Vallarino served as the Chief Executive Officer and Board Director of myNEXUS, a leader in post-acute care management. He also spent 23 years at HCA, where he served as Senior Vice President of Employer and Payer Engagement.

Mr. Vallarino also serves as Board Director for Trumpet Behavioral Health, an autism care clinic provider; Newport Healthcare, a residential behavioral health program servicing teen and young adults; and the Grameen Foundation, a globally renowned organization focused on empowering the poor. 

Juan Vallarino

James Chow has almost 30 years of experience in the managed care/health care industry. He has held key management roles in several startups and high growth companies servicing hospitals, health plans, physician organizations, and management services companies.

From 2015 to 2022, Mr. Chow served as the Chief Financial Officer and other titles/roles for Oak Street Health, a leader in primary care physician practices servicing the Medicare population. While at Oak Street Health, Mr. Chow pursued relationships with national and regional health plans via partnership in value-based deals. Previously, Mr. Chow served as CFO (then COO) of AIM Specialty Health for almost 13+ years, assisting the management team with overall growth from approximately 2 million lives to ~40 million lives covered.

James Chow

Joe was named Senior Vice President and Chief Information Office in February 2021.  Joe has served in various Information System positions since joining the Company in 2004.  Most recently, Joe served as Vice President, Corporate Systems and Services and was responsible for all enterprise system platforms supporting all company business lines as well as hosting operations, application development, data services, and IT security.  Joe has served in key technology leadership roles within the post acute healthcare space for well over 20 years.  He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Policy and Administration and a Master’s degree in Cybersecurity & Information Assurance.  Both degrees were received from The Pennsylvania State University.

Joseph C. Montgomery

Mr. Adest is a practicing CPA and industry consultant with over 25 years’ experience with skilled nursing facilities and other areas of the long-term care spectrum. Mr. Adest has been a partner at Martin Friedman & Co. since 2018 and was a partner at Loeb & Troper LLP from 2010 to 2017. Mr. Adest graduated Cum Laude from Brooklyn College and is a member of the AICPA.

Gerry Adest

Susan serves as Senior Vice President - General Counsel of Genesis HealthCare. Previously, Susan was the Senior Vice President, Deputy General Counsel - Risk and Litigation at Genesis, and oversaw the management of professional and general liability litigation and advised on proactive strategies with the goal of mitigating risk. In her ten years at Genesis, Susan has been involved in litigation strategy, innovative clinical risk management initiatives, tort reform advocacy and collaborative approaches to support operational needs. Prior to joining Genesis in 2011, Susan defended lawsuits filed against skilled nursing and assisted living providers, hospitals, physicians and other healthcare practitioners. Before her career as a lawyer, Susan graduated from Villanova University with a B.S. in Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse in acute care hospitals in New York and Pennsylvania. 

Susan Overton

Melissa Powell is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Genesis HealthCare. Melissa had previously been President and Chief Operating Officer of The Allure Group, a New York City-based nursing home operator nationally recognized for quality, since 2010. Melissa has 20 years of experience coordinating, assessing, and improving senior care utilizing a market-focused model in New Jersey and New York. She has driven specialized programs, a culturally sensitive approach, significant technology changes, and an environment of compassion and comfort. This approach dramatically reduced readmission rates, bolstered census successes, turned around surveys in homes, and increased star ratings.

Melissa Powell

Michael Sherman

Larry Baider, Senior Vice President of People Strategy & Human Resources, is responsible for leading the People Group at Genesis. This includes a number of traditional human resource services in addition to the people Centers of Expertise and Business Partner functions that support the organization. Prior to joining Genesis in 2019, Larry led the Talent Management, Leadership Development, and Learning functions at BAYADA Home Health Care based in Pennsauken, NJ.

Larry holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from Temple University. He also earned a Master's in Strategic Communication & Leadership from [Seton Hall University](/org/seton-hall-university), a Graduate Certificate in Applied Positive Psychology from University Missouri, is a graduate of Coach University, and received a Master of Science degree in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from [Eastern Kentucky University](/org/eastern-kentucky-university).

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