Sue McPherson

As Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Sue McPherson oversees the licensing process for Oakmont’s new communities.

Sue ensures that all Oakmont communities are operating within regulatory standards, as well as at Oakmont’s high standards for outstanding services. Of the 27 Oakmont communities she has licensed, all have achieved timely approval which allowed residents to be able to move in on schedule. In her regulatory role, Sue also provides information, training and support to the executive directors and Oakmont Management Group team on compliance and quality standards.

Sue has 14 years of experience in the senior living industry, having held positions as Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Resident Services and Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. Sue also worked for many years in skilled nursing as a Vice President of Operations. She maintains a license as an RCFE Administrator and a Skilled Nursing Administrator.

Sue has been active with the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) for the past 15 years. She has served on the Board of Directors, as the CALA Board Chair, and as a member of the Public Policy Committee. As a member of the Public Policy committee she helped produce the CALA Compliance Audit, the Hospice Checklist, and the Resources for the Reduction of Psychotropic Medication.

In her spare time, she enjoys gardening, reading, hiking and kayaking.