2010 NIC Regional Symposium
Leadership for a Demanding Journey: Adapting to Changing Expectations
Program
Symposium General Sessions
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Leadership for a Demanding Journey: Adapting to Changing Expectations of
Customers, Providers and Lenders
Wednesday Luncheon • 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Thilo Best, Chairman and CEO, Horizon Bay Retirement Living
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Come hear industry veteran Thilo Best–Chairman and CEO of Horizon Bay Retirement Living, which manages
more than 90 senior communities that contain 16,000 senior housing units–explain how to keep your focus
as an operator during these tough times, in order to prosper in the good times. This seasoned executive
has served on both the investment and operations sides of the industry, and will describe the tactics
he has utilized to create a track record of adapting to changes in consumer preferences, the economy,
and credit markets. Find out how he grew a company from a small group of 24 properties to a national
operating platform. Discover how to stay focused, stick to a steady course, and concentrate on the basic
fundamentals to position your own company for future growth. You’ll discover the importance of adaptation
for success in today’s turbulent market, and you’ll get advice that can help you adapt to fluctuations
in consumer expectations and spending, as well as to the requirements and expectations of capital providers.
Don’t miss this historical perspective of the seniors housing and care industry, including where we
came from, mistakes we’ve made, and keys for future success. |
The Economy & Its Effect on Capital for Our Industry
Wednesday Afternoon General Session • 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Speaker:
Sam Chandan, PhD, Global Chief Economist and EVP, Real Capital Analytics
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In this two-part session, you’ll get a detailed view into the current state of the capital markets and
what this means for capital availability for seniors housing and care. First, you’ll hear from a prominent
economist, Sam Chandan, PhD, - newly appointed global chief economist and EVP of Real Capital Analytics – who will use his expertise to provide strategic insight into policy and regulatory initiatives that impact commercial real estate. Following his forecast for commercial real estate fundamentals, Chandan will provide an analysis of seniors housing and the availability of capital for our industry. Next, John Moore, CEO of Atria Senior Living, will lead a panel
of top industry financiers who will drill down to how changing political and economic conditions are
impacting seniors housing and care financing, both now and in the coming year. You’ll learn about the
state of the capital markets as it relates to seniors housing and care, the types and respective costs
of available financing options, and how requirements have changed. You’ll also discover new types of
capital providers that are currently in the market and what types will likely be entering our industry.
If you’re an operator, developer or other borrower, you’ll learn where to look for debt and equity capital,
what to expect with respect to terms, and what’s going to be required of you. |
Moderator:
John A. Moore, Chief Executive Officer, Atria Senior Living Group
Panel:
Brian Beckwith, Senior Managing Director, GE Capital, Healthcare Financial Services
Jay Flaherty, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, HCP, Inc.
Noah Levy, Managing Director, Prudential Real Estate Investors
Angela Mago, Sr. Vice President & National Manager, KeyBank Real Estate Capital – Healthcare Group
Bradley G. Razook, Managing Director, CS Capital Advisors
Leadership Lessons: Perspectives on the Past and A Vision for the Future
Thursday Luncheon • 12:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Speaker:
Dan B. Madsen, Chairman, One Eighty
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What has the seniors housing and care industry learned from its past? Get insight into this question
from industry pioneer Dan Madsen—Chairman of One Eighty, as well as President and CEO of Leisure Care—as
he reflects on over two decades of involvement in the industry. His philosophy is simple: Always put
people first, do the right thing for employees, residents, and customers, and positively impact the
lives of those with whom you come into contact. You’ll hear the lessons this visionary leader has learned,
as well as his foresight of things to come. His inspirational understanding of the future will describe
how the desires and demands of consumers will change, and what it means for your product. You’ll hear
some of the challenges this out-of-the-box thinker has encountered through the years, and you’ll discover
the strategies he has utilized to address these challenges. Find out how to face the obstacles of the
new decade in order to provide quality and value for your residents. This reflective presentation will
look backward and forward in a manner that’s both constructive and instructive. |
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