NIC congratulates the Future Leaders Council (FLC) Class of 2026, who were honored at the Fall Conference in Chicago, IL. Over three years, these leaders shaped strategic projects, served on committees, and shared their expertise through thoughtful content and programming. As graduates, they now join the cadre of FLC alumni who are making their mark on NIC and across the senior housing and care industry.
The Class of 2026 graduates are:
- Brittany Spicer, Chair, Director, Business Development, National Health Services
- Morgan Graphman, Vice Chair, Sr. Director of Business Intelligence and Asset Management, Charter Senior Living
- Josh Bagley, Executive Director, Kisco Senior Living
- Zach Britton, Director, Locust Point Capital
- Shashank Goel, Head of Senior Housing, Landmark Properties
- Sean Hladky, Vice President of Finance, Cantex Continuing Care Network
- Janice Loper, Senior Vice President, Hamilton Insurance
- Katie Meyer, Senior Vice President of Operations, Renew REIT
- Joelle Poe, Vice President of Strategy, SafelyYou
- Anthony Wilson, Division Vice President, Trilogy Health Services
“Our FLC graduates have done more than complete a term. They’ve shaped NIC’s work and brought fresh perspective to the industry,” said Raymond Braun, NIC’s president and CEO. “As they join a growing community of alumni, I’m confident they’ll keep making significant contributions, and I look forward to seeing what they do next.”
NIC is also pleased to welcome the incoming FLC members:
- Christopher Butigian, Senior Director, Trustwell Living
- Brendan Cavanaugh, Vice President of Investment & Asset Management, Priority Life Care
- Manny Cominsky, Co-Founder & CEO, Sunbound
- Tye Gabriel, Senior Executive Director, Generations
- William Harrison, Senior Director of Investments, Benchmark Senior Living
- Rebecca Himes, Director, Asset Management, National Health Investors
- David Hoogmoed, Vice President of Acquisitions, Green Courte Partners
- Matt Rezkalla, Chief Investment Officer, Agemark Senior Living
- McKenzie Sauer, Senior Director of Health Services, Brightwater Senior Living
- Ryan Snow, Director of Business Development, LCB Senior Living
- Chris Spence, Vice President – Real Estate, MidCap Financial
The 2026–2027 FLC Leadership Team will lead their peers, partner with NIC staff, and champion the council’s initiatives in the coming year:
- Mike McMillen, Chair, Executive Vice President of Sales, SafelyYou
- Ilya Gaev, Vice Chair, Partner, HealthTrust
- Jacob Swint, Vice Chair, VP, Strategic Growth & Operations, National Church Residences
- Lexi Zager, Vice Chair, VP of Revenue Strategy, Belmont Village Senior Living
NIC sincerely thanks all current and incoming FLC members, and the organizations that support them, for investing in leadership growth and advancing NIC’s mission to expand access and choice for America’s older adults.
Learn more about the FLC here.
