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Meet the leadership team of experience, reimagining how senior living should be

The Experience Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, educators, marketers, facilitators, developers, innovators, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members. 

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With over 30 years of dedicated service in the senior living industry, Phill is renowned for his commitment to designing, delivering, and operating innovative senior living communities with a focus on individualized, resident-centered care leveraging the latest advancements in wellness, connectivity, and modern technology to enrich their lives.
Phill Barklow
President
With over 25 years of experience in senior living, Lisa is passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors and their families. Her leadership focuses on driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and ensuring exceptional care and experiences across communities.
Lisa Thompson
Senior Vice President of Operations
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With two decades of experience in senior living sales performance management, Brandi provides leadership and direction through her commitment to establishing and fostering connections and personal relationships with prospects, residents, their families, and team members.
Brandi Williamson
Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing
After 15 years in senior living, Sara knows the best experiences and programming are delicately balanced between a mix of listening, inspiring and sparking curiosity for what “can be”. With a background in Exercise Science and PhD in Kinesiology, the role of movement and focus on vitality play an integral role in ESL’s approach to lifestyle offerings.
Sara Kyle, PhD
Vice President, Resident Experience
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Hunter, a visionary developer with over 17 years in real estate and a decade focused on senior living communities, is committed to revolutionizing the industry. His innovative designs and holistic approach have earned him recognition as a leader, exemplified by his 2022 Future Leaders Award, as he seeks to create transformative, inspired senior living experiences.
Hunter MacLeod
Executive Vice President, Real Estate Development
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Leveraging her extensive background as an RN in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, crisis management, and strategic partnerships, Susan is dedicated to delivering high-quality, holistic care for residents in supportive and empowering environments.
Susan McCormick-Agee
Vice President, Health & Wellness
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Meredith, armed with dual master’s degrees in Public Health and Business Administration with a specialization in Health Care Administration, is dedicated to upholding uncompromising quality standards in senior living. Her unwavering commitment ensures that residents consistently receive the highest level of services and care excellence.
Meredith Peterson
Vice President, Quality Experience
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With three decades of human resource management and leadership experience, Angelica is a certified Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) administrator dedicated to building a world-class team that shares ESL’s mission of creating purpose-driven, resident-centered senior living communities.
Angelica Ybarra
Senior Director of People
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