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        From the Desks of the Co-Presidents Julie Simpkins & Greg Echols, June is recognized as Mental Health Awareness month. The month of June provides a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness about mental health and its significance. The pandemic brought mental health issues to the forefront, highlighting the importance of taking care […]

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      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett Twenty-four years ago, I cofounded Gardant Management Solutions with a former business colleague, Blair Minton. Our goal was to increase accessibility and affordability in the assisted living sector, and we had a fairly simple, straightforward business plan. As we discussed the formation of the

      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett Gardant Management Solutions was recently notified by the national firm “Great Place To Work Institute” and its senior care partner, “Activated Insights”, that the portfolio of assisted living communities managed by Gardant met their standards to be recognized as a ‘Great Place To Work’

      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett We celebrate President’s Day in February, and I most often think of Abe Lincoln when this day rolls around. Like many people, I have often quoted our 16th President when I have needed a relatable leadership example or a simple but impactful life lesson.

      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett Have you ceased wishing people a “Happy New Year” as you see them for the first time in 2023? I saw a recent national survey that stated that 22% stop with such a greeting as soon as Jan 1 is over, but 63% continue

      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett The rotting pumpkins have been removed from the porch, and the last few pesky leaves have been carted away. The cold December air signals that the holiday season is fast approaching. A national survey recently showed that close to 60% of Americans dread the

      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett With all the additional chaos and anxiety caused by the pandemic over the past couple of years, hopefully the 2022 Thanksgiving season will be back to normal. Many people have never thought of Thanksgiving as ‘normal’, but as a time to try and tolerate

      From the Desk of the CEO, Rod Burkett I’m old enough now to have my oldest grandson starting college in mid-August. This brings to mind the old adage of wishing to be as knowledgeable as you are now, but desiring to transport yourself back to those college age years. No matter how