The State of Phoenix Healthcare & Senior Living Development

Michelle Just has 18 years of experience in aging services, long-term care and continuing care retirement community management. Recognized nationally as a leader in service and advocacy for older adults and an innovator in the field of aging services, Just is transforming how to best serve older adults by focusing on issues central to their quality of life and by meeting their changing needs and preferences. Just currently serves as president and chief executive officer for Beatitudes Campus in Phoenix, Arizona. As CEO, Just provides leadership across the continuing care retirement community and the wide spectrum of services for older people, including independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, memory support and home care services. She guides the campus vision to be a center of excellence and a leader in the field of aging services. Just holds leadership roles in advocacy groups for not-for- profit retirement communities, health care facilities and the residents they serve. For Arizona LeadingAge, she is president elect of the Board of Directors and chair of the Policy and Governmental Affairs Committee and is a mentor for the Leadership Academy, having served as president previously. She is past president of the Alumni Network of the LeadingAge National Leadership Academy. Just is also a member of the Board of Directors for Covenant Health Network. Just is a member of the Board of Directors for the Council of Health and Human Services of the United Church of Christ. Just also serves as a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce. She was a board member for the Association of Fundraising Professionals. Just is a frequent speaker on issues relating to aging and is an advocate for older adults and their rapidly changing needs. She received her bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration from Metropolitan State College of Denver. She is a Fellow of the LeadingAge Leadership Academy.

Nick Wood's practice is concentrated in zoning and land use planning. Education - DePaul University Law School (LL.M., Taxation, 1985) - Marquette University Law School (J.D., 1982) - University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee (B.S., cum laude, 1973) Professional Memberships & Activities - American Bar Association - Banking and Real Property Sections - Maricopa County Bar Association Professional Recognition & Awards - Arizona's Finest Lawyers - Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® - Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business®, Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use (2004- 2017)

Kelli Berry brings 45 years of subcontracting and interior design experience to her projects. Iconic Design Studio is sought after for logical solutions to difficult design requirements. Her extensive product knowledge helps IDS guide clients to the latest technological advances in all interior finishes. IDS boasts a solid reputation for adhering to budgets and meeting project deadlines. As an international, award-winning, full-service interior design firm offering solutions for senior living, healthcare, corporate, retail and multifamily projects, IDS is well versed in writing accurate specifications to provide an easily maintained facility. The result is a recognizable return on investment.   Berry’s work encompasses projects completed from California to North Carolina. She currently is providing IDS expertise for a 40,000 SF healthcare facility in American Samoa, a testament to her international (and national) accounts   An accomplished artist in acrylic and watercolor, Berry has created numerous corporate and individual commissions and has exhibited at galleries across the country.   Berry is proud to boast ongoing professional relationships with architects in the Valley and nationwide to service the needs of their clients. She is the consummate team player. The mission of IDS is to provide interior architecture and design services for its clients and to collectively team with larger architectural firms to provide cohesive outsourced professional services for interior architecture and design services. Berry’s awareness of client needs and level of knowledge have resulted in several national and local awards during her tenure in design, sales and marketing. Her practice encompasses senior living, healthcare, corporate, and retail design genres. Born and raised in Jackson, Miss., Berry holds a BFA in interior design from Mississippi University for Women and a minor in art history.

As the leader of Weitz’s national senior living and student housing projects, Chris provides leadership which drives effective and efficient delivery of projects. With 30 years of construction experience, he has held numerous leadership positions within the organization and is known for his reliability and ability to ensure project success. Before relocating to Phoenix in 2015, he served as a board member for the Sarpy County Economic Development Corporation, Omaha Executive Institute, Omaha Business Executive Council and the Nebraska Independent College Foundation while living in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to that, he served on the board of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute, Habitat for Humanity and Junior Achievement in Des Moines, Iowa. A native of Iowa, Chris holds two bachelor’s degrees from Iowa State University in Construction Engineering and Civil Engineering. He and his wife Kristine reside in Phoenix and they have two adult children. Chris is an avid hunter and enjoys exploring the numerous hiking trails located throughout the Valley.

Amanda L. Houghton has served as our Executive Vice President – Asset Management since December 2011. From January 2011 to December 2011, Ms. Houghton served as our Senior Vice President of Asset Management and Finance. From January 2010 to January 2011, Ms. Houghton served as our Vice President of Asset Management and Finance. Ms. Houghton comes from a varied background with experience in asset and joint venture management, acquisitions, dispositions, and corporate cash modeling and valuation. From August 2006 to December 2009, Ms. Houghton served as the Manager of Joint Ventures for Glenborough LLC in San Mateo, California, where she actively managed over two million square feet of retail/office properties and 400 acres of development land. Prior to joining Glenborough, from August 2005 to August 2006, Ms. Houghton provided acquisitions, asset management, and disposition support in her position as Senior Analyst at ING Clarion in Boston, Massachusetts. Between July 2004 and August 2005, she served as a Senior Project Analyst for Weyerhaeuser Realty Investors in Irvine, California. Prior to Weyerhaeuser, Ms. Houghton participated in mergers and acquisitions structuring and valuation at RSM EquiCo in Costa Mesa, California and business and intangible asset valuation at Bernstein, Conklin & Balcombe in Dallas, Texas. Ms. Houghton received a B.B.A degree in Finance and a B.A. degree in Public Policy from Southern Methodist University. Ms. Houghton holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, was appointed to the NAIOP Medical and Life Sciences Forum and is a member of the CFA Institute and Commercial Real Estate Women (CREW).

Kip Edwards is a Healthcare Executive with a wide range of experience leading operations support, business, and clinical services in multi-facility, integrated healthcare systems. Specific areas of expertise and experience include: facilities development, facilities maintenance and operations, biomedical engineering, infection control, transplant network, pharmacy operations, medical services contracting, medical/non-medical product and services contracting, real estate, supply chain management, and alliance planning and negotiation. Kip has over 30 years of experience in the planning, design, construction, management, and operation/maintenance of healthcare facilities. During his career he has had direct responsibility for over 22million SF of new construction and renovations for medical facilities totaling in excess of $12 billion in project expenditures. He held the most senior leadership positions for facilities management and/or development for Banner Health, the California Pacific Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, and the University of Michigan Hospitals. This involved over 50 million square feet of facilities in 21 states. Additionally, with Kaiser Permanente he was responsible for a large group of operations support services nationally and throughout California.

As Development Vice President based in Irgens’ Phoenix office, Jason is involved in all aspects of healthcare and commercial developments in the state of Arizona. He oversees architecture, engineering and construction on development projects and is active with project feasibility analysis, leasing, contract negotiations and review of planning and development documents and processes. With Jason’s educational background in marketing, he also is an asset in promoting business development opportunities on behalf of the company. Prior to Irgens, Jason worked for a national retail developer and managed a $50 million portfolio of retail shopping centers and land sites. He is very active in his local community, including being a member of the Men’s Art Council, Tempe Enhanced Services Commission Board member and participating in several professional organizations.

Jill Hamblen, AIA, is co-owner and president of woman-owned triARC architecture & design. She is the architect of record for her firm. Upon graduation from Drury University (Bachelor of Architecture) in Springfield, Mo., Jill started her career with a small firm, working on projects ranging from a children’s museum to schools. Her interest in healthcare design began upon the arrival of her 1-pound, 14-ounce micro-preemie daughter. She and her husband became familiar with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and then a litany of specialists. The experience and perspective allowed Jill to understand the importance of a building design in everyday life which translates to more efficient and functional spaces while remaining aesthetically pleasing and welcoming. She heeded the calling to design as well. Healthcare clients include Banner Health, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix Spine, The Pain Center of Arizona, MedProperties Group, and SimonMed Imaging. Jill is active in industry and professional groups including the American Institute of Architects Arizona; Board of Directors and Loan Committee for Southwest Business Finance Corporation; and Board of Directors for D&L Communications. Jill enjoys cycling, swimming, and spending time with her husband and two daughters at their Scottsdale home.