Executive management

Daniel R. Baty Chairman of the Board and Co-Chief Executive Officer Daniel R. Baty, one of Emeritus's founders, has served as its Chief Executive Officer and as a director since its inception in 1993 and became Chairman of the Board in April 1995.  Mr. Baty also has served as the Chairman of the Board of Holiday Retirement Corporation since 1987 and served as its Chief Executive Officer from 1991 through September 1997.  Since 1984, Mr. Baty has also served as Chairman of the Board of Columbia Pacific Group, Inc. and, since 1986, as Chairman of the Board of Columbia Pacific Management, Inc (“CPM”).  Both of these companies are wholly owned by Mr. Baty and are engaged in developing independent living facilities and providing consulting services for that market.
Granger Cobb President and Co-Chief Executive Officer Granger Cobb has 22 years of senior management experience in the senior residential, assisted living, and skilled nursing industries. Prior to joining Emeritus in 2007, he served as President, Chief Executive Officer, and a director of Summerville, since 2000. Mr. Cobb joined Summerville in 1998 with its acquisition of Cobbco, Inc., a California-based assisted living company, which he founded in 1989. Mr. Cobb is active in several industry associations and has served on the boards of the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the National Investors Center (NIC), and the political action committees for ALFA and the California Assisted Living Association (CALA).
Raymond R. Brandstrom Executive Vice President - Finance, Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, and Director Raymond R. Brandstrom, one of Emeritus's founders, has served as a director since its inception in 1993.  From 1993 to March 1999, Mr. Brandstrom also served as Emeritus's President and Chief Operating Officer.  In March 2000, Mr. Brandstrom was elected Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Emeritus.  From May 1992 to October 1996, Mr. Brandstrom served as President of Columbia Pacific Group, Inc. and CPM.  From May 1992 to May 1997, Mr. Brandstrom served as Vice President and Treasurer of Columbia Winery, a company previously affiliated with Mr. Baty that is engaged in the production and sale of table wines.
Justin Hutchens Executive Vice President - Operations, Chief Operating Officer Justin Hutchens joined Emeritus in September of 2007 as part of the merger with Summerville Senior Living. Mr. Hutchens was appointed to Senior Vice-President of Operations for Summerville in November of 2003. He joined Summerville in 2001 as a Regional Director of Operations. Prior to joining Summerville, Mr. Hutchens has a multi-site management background in the areas of marketing and operations in the senior housing and long-term care arena. He has management oversight experience with hundreds of skilled nursing and assisted living communities starting in 1994. Mr. Hutchens is the chair of the Operational Excellence Advisory Panel for the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) and the past chair and current member of the COO roundtable for ALFA.
Melanie Werdel Executive Vice President - Administration Melanie Werdel joined Emeritus in September, 2007 and previously served as Senior Vice President, Administration for Summerville, overseeing corporate compliance, licensing standards and requirements and the overall risk management and operational policies and procedures for the company.  Prior to joining Summerville in 1998, she served as the Vice President of Administration for Cobbco, Inc., a California-based assisted living and skilled nursing company.  Ms. Werdel has over thirteen years of long term care management experience and serves as the Board Chair of the California Assisted Living Association (CALA).
Budgie Amparo Senior Vice President - Quality and Risk Management Budgie Amparo is a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing, and has 20 years of combined healthcare experience in nursing education, acute care, skilled nursing and assisted living. Prior to joining Summerville in 2002, he opened Kaiser Permanente's sub-acute skilled nursing facility in Northern CA where he was charged with developing and implementing clinical policies, systems, and procedures for skilled nursing care operations. He also spent 10 years with Mariner Health Care in a variety of positions including overseeing Quality Assurance and regulatory compliance for over 40 skilled nursing facilities in 11 states.
John Cincotta Senior Vice President - Sales and Marketing John Cincotta joined Emeritus in 1997 as National Director of New Developments and became the National Sales and Marketing Training Director in 1999. He was promoted to National Director of Sales and Marketing in 2000. Mr. Cincotta has 17 years experience in the healthcare industry, including 5 years in skilled nursing and 10 years in assisted living. Prior to joining Emeritus, Mr. Cincotta served as Divisional Sales and Marketing Director for Beverly Enterprises for the states of California and Washington and as the Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for the Hillhaven Corporation.  Mr. Cincotta serves on the Sales and Marketing Executive roundtable for the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA).
Martin D. Roffe Senior Vice President - Financial Planning Martin Roffe joined Emeritus as Director of Financial Planning in March 1998, and was promoted to Vice President of Financial Planning in October 1999.  Mr. Roffe has 33 years experience in the acute care, long-term care, and senior housing industries.  Prior to joining Emeritus, from May 1987 until February 1996, Mr. Roffe served as Vice President of Financial Planning for the Hillhaven Corporation, where he also held the previous positions of Sr. Application Analyst and Director of Financial Planning.  Hillhaven Corporation operated nursing centers, pharmacies, and retirement housing communities.
Jim L. Hanson Senior Vice President - Financial Services and Controller Jim Hanson joined Emeritus as Director of Financial Services in April of 2000 and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Financial Services and Controller in August of 2007. He is currently responsible for the overall management of the Accounting and I.T. departments at Emeritus headquarters in Seattle, Washington. Mr. Hanson has 30 years experience in the financial services field. Prior to joining Emeritus, he worked as Controller for Pepsi-Cola of Alaska and held various management positions with the Pepsico softdrink division in Seattle.
Eric Mendelsohn Senior Vice President - Corporate Development Eric Mendelsohn joined Emeritus as Director of Real estate and Legal Affairs in February of 2006 and was promoted to Senior Vice President of Corporate Development in August of 2007.  He is currently responsible for the acquisition, development and financing of new and existing Emeritus buildings. Mr. Mendelsohn has 20 years of experience in real estate and related financing and is a member of the Bar in both Washington State and Florida.  Prior to joining Emeritus he served as a Transaction Officer for the University of Washington where he managed the acquisition, leasing and financing of healthcare properties for the School of Medicine as well as other property needs for University clients.