Michael A. O’Brien

Michael has been appointed the Executive Director of Chatham Place. Michael brings forty years of senior executive leadership experience in senior care and acute care settings with demonstrated success in strategic planning; operations; program and facility development; and staff, physician and community relations. Michael recently retired as the President and CEO of Duncaster, a Life Plan Community in Bloomfield. During his tenure he guided the community through significant growth and facility development, improvement in the quality of healthcare and wellness services, enhancement of life enrichment programs and services, active community stewardship and strong financial performance. Michael has a BA in Psychology from Fairfield University, a Masters in Health Administration from St. Louis University and is a Fellow in the American College of Healthcare Executives. Michael has served on the Board of LeadingAge Connecticut, the Connecticut Assisted Living Association, St. Mary’s Hospital, and several other community social service agencies.