September 27, 2024 —The Kendal Corporation is pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Witz as the Interim Vice President of the Development and Operations Resource Group. In this role, Craig will leverage his extensive experience in senior living development to further enhance the professional assistance and guidance provided to Kendal Affiliates and The Kendal Corporation.
Expertise and Vision
Craig Witz brings a wealth of experience to Kendal. Before joining Kendal, he founded Witz Company, which offers master planning and development project management services to senior living providers across the nation. With thirty years of experience under his belt, Craig has been instrumental in the development of over $750 million in senior living communities in the past decade alone. His expertise covers a wide range of areas, including master planning, intergenerational design, and placemaking. He is currently leading the Intergenerational Task Force, a collaboration of SAGE, AIA DFA and the Center for Health Design. He is also a frequent speaker at Leading Age, Environment for Aging and other senior living and services venues
“Craig’s extensive background and proven track record make him an invaluable asset to our team,” said Vassar Byrd, CEO of The Kendal Corporation. “We are confident that his leadership will drive process improvements and model practices within the Development & Operations Resource Group and throughout the Kendal System.”
Commitment to Excellence
The Development & Operations Resource Group at Kendal supports affiliates and potential affiliates with current operations as well as redevelopment, repositioning, and expansion opportunities. This commitment includes the expert application of design and development guidelines and the adoption of efficient operational practices. Craig Witz’s appointment will enhance Kendal’s ability to deliver exceptional professional assistance and guidance on community and service expansion and operational procedures and processes.
“Joining Kendal is an exciting opportunity for me to contribute to a unique organization that is focused on quality and support of single-site communities in senior living,” said Craig Witz. “I look forward to working with the team to further Kendal’s goals and make a positive impact by supporting current Kendal Affiliates and the Kendal System on new development and operational initiatives that may be on the horizon.”