(Chelsea Update would like to thank Lisa French for the information in this story.)
United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC) & Porter Hills recently announced that three of its leadership team members were honored at a recent LeadingAge Michigan conference.
Courtnee Knepley, Lisa Lea, and Lori Potter were each recognized for excellence in their roles at the Member Awards Gala, held on Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids.
Knepley, assisted living administrator at Chelsea Retirement Community, received the Emerging Leader Award. This award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated aptitude for and commitment to professional growth as a leader and has successfully assumed expanded leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge Michigan member organization in the past three years.
“Courtnee has served in increasingly more responsible roles at Chelsea Retirement Community (CRC) in her 12 years here, including Dining Services, Environmental Services, Independent Living, and Assisted Living,” said CRC Executive Director, Kathy Russell, in a press release. “Courtnee is a dynamic, driven, and thoughtful emerging leader who exemplifies the future qualities the aging service industry needs.”
Lea was honored as a Hometown Hero for her work as Community Manager at UMRC & Porter Hills’ Meadowlark Retirement Village in Sparta, Michigan.
Potter, Chief Operating Officer for UMRC & Porter Hills, was honored as a Life Member of LeadingAge Michigan.
President and CEO of UMRC & Porter Hills, Steve Fetyko said, “We are delighted that LeadingAge Michigan has recognized the talents of these three incredible leaders and their commitment to the older adults we serve at UMRC & Porter Hills. Congratulations to these very deserving members of the UMRC & Porter Hills team.”
To learn more about UMRC & Porter Hills, visit www.umrcph.com.
