Management Team
Featuring the best and brightest in the field of senior living management.
 | David A. TenwickChairmanWith extensive experience in mergers, acquisitions and raising capital, David specializes in corporate leadership and building companies from the ground floor up. In 1991, he formed Passport Retirement, a long term care company, which acquired AdCare Health Systems, Inc., in 1995. David received his BBA and JD degrees from the University of Cincinnati. |
 | Boyd P. GentryChief Executive OfficerBoyd is a seasoned healthcare executive who brings more than 25 years of experience to AdCare. He has extensive experience and knowledge in acquisition and divestiture pursuits as well as financing and capital markets activities. Boyd received his Bachelors of Arts in Economics from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, and earned his MBA in Finance and Accounting from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas. |
 | Chris BrogdonChief Acquisition Officer/Vice ChairmanChris is a veteran industry executive with more than 20 years of experience in the nursing home, assisted living and retirement community industry. He has an exemplary record in building shareholder value through a combination of acquisitions and organic initiatives. Chris attended Georgia State University in Atlanta, Georgia. |
 | David RubensteinChief Operating OfficerDavid has more than 23 years of experience in long-term care facility management. His extensive experience in implementing operating strategies that maximize facility productivity, minimize costs and increase Medicare census fits perfectly with AdCare's M&A and facility optimization programs. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Rhode Island, and is process master certified by Hammer and Company. |
 | Martin D. BrewChief Financial OfficerMartin is an accomplished finance and healthcare industry executive who brings more than 29 years of experience to AdCare. He adds a wealth of capital expertise, post-acquisition integration and financial management experience in the senior care industry. Martin received his Bachelor of Science in Business from Indiana University, and is a member of the Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. |
 | Jacob J. "Jay" Ferro, Jr.Senior Vice President, Chief Information OfficerJay is a proven senior IT executive with expertise in revitalizing organizations, building high performing teams and growing shareholder value through successful delivery of technology. He joined AdCare in 2011 with 20 years of experience, including very successful careers with AIG and Mariner Health Care. Jay earned both his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and his MBA from the University of Georgia. |
 | Sharon L. ReynoldsSenior Vice President-Operations, NE DivisionSharon has directed the development and implementation of numerous specialized programs such as a subacute nursing and rehabilitation program for technologically dependent children, pulmonary rehabilitation and ventilator management programs, a comprehensive rehabilitation program specializing in neurological and orthopedic impairment and a subacute nursing program for patients with complex medical conditions. Ms. Reynolds is a graduate of Franklin University where she earned her MBA. She has had several articles published and has been a speaker at a number of National Conventions. |
 | Andy Wade, LNHAVice President/Business DevelopmentAs the Administrator of SpringMeade HealthCenter, Andy excelled in team building, strong financial performance, and achieving resident satisfaction. He has worked or trained in four of AdCare's nursing facilities since 1998. During this time he has gained an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of nursing home management. Andy is a 1997 graduate of the University of Michigan. He was promoted to the Business Development role in March 2007. |
 | Carol GroeberVice President, SecretaryCarol provides guidance in Human Resources for all divisions of the company and coordinates all aspects of AdCare's wide area network and information systems to ensure their alignment with company business objectives. Her background in accounting, business operations, human resources and systems affords her the expertise to establish and train new clients, assist in development projects, play an active role in Corporate Compliance and serve as Corporate Secretary. |