Ecumen CEO Emeritus Kathryn Roberts Among McKnight's 2019 Women of Distinction Winners
Kathryn Roberts, Ecumen CEO Emeritus, has been recognized as a top leader in the field of long-term care and senior care. Roberts was named to the Hall of Honor in the nationwide 2019 McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards.
Ecumen Names Shelley Kendrick as Incoming President and CEO; Kathryn Roberts Becomes CEO Emeritus
Shelley Kendrick has been named Ecumen’s incoming President and CEO, effective Feb. 4. Currently Ecumen’s SVP of Operations and COO, Shelley succeeds Kathryn Roberts, who has led the organization since 2003. Kathryn will continue to serve as CEO Emeritus, leading Ecumen Philanthropy.
Media Coverage of Ecumen’s CEO Announcement
On Jan. 9, 2019, Ecumen announced that Shelley Kendrick will become President and CEO, effective Feb. 4, 2019. Current President and CEO Kathryn Roberts will become CEO Emeritus and lead Ecumen Philanthropy. Click the links below for local and trade media coverage of the story:
- Minneapolis Star Tribune: Shoreview-based Ecumen, a national provider of senior services, names new CEO
Ecumen CEO Kathryn Roberts Named Among Top “Influencers in Aging”
Ecumen President and CEO Kathryn Roberts has been named as one of the 2017 “Influencers in Aging” by Next Avenue, a PBS digital publication dedicated to covering issues for people 50 and older.
Ecumen’s CEO and COO Featured in Senior Living News Story on Women in Leadership
Senior Living News features Ecumen President & CEO Kathryn Roberts and COO Shelley Kendrick in an article exploring the role women leaders play in today’s aging services profession.
Language Matters: Please Don’t Say ‘Elderly’
To change the way we think about aging, we need to change the way we talk about aging.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Kenosha (Kenny) Washington, Restaurant Hostess
Kenosha (Kenny) Washington personifies customer service.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Billy Flanagan, Environmental Services Manager
Billy Flanagan is a shining example of an employee who lives Ecumen’s values, especially Innovation and Empowerment.
Living Ecumen’s Values: Cynthia Whitcomb, Human Resources Specialist
When it comes to honoring and empowering employees, Cindy Whitcomb is a champion.