Experienced Senior Housing Consultants & Results Oriented As
OUR TEAM...Your Success Partner
Our leadership consultants combined have more than 125 years of experience in senior housing, real estate, asset management, skilled nursing, home health, private duty home care, and hospice. From concept to stabilization our team has in-depth experience walking the walk. Let our experienced senior housing experts consult with you to maximize the performance of your investment.
Dr. Zachary Zerbonia, DPT, MBA, CDAL, c-GCP, CDP Agility Founder & Managing Director
Dr. Zachary Zerbonia is an accomplished senior housing operations and asset management professional with more than 23 years of experience. He is a highly capable change agent, who consistently reviews and adjusts strategies and processes, introduces innovation, designs change, and facilitates solution-driven team collaboration. He is an enthusiastic problem-solver with exceptional ability to rapidly assess diverse situational challenges, develop action plans, and lead team to meet or exceed targeted goals. Dr. Zerbonia, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Certified Geriatric Care Professional, has led private, public, private equity and not for profit entities serving roles spanning from Director of Rehab to Chief Executive Officer.
He is excited to have an opportunity to support your team, community or project. Zachary can be reached at zzerbonia@agilityseniorliving.com
Sydney Cleavinger- Regulatory & Compliance
Sydney Cleavinger is a May 2023 graduate from the University of Missouri where she graduated Summa Cum Laude with her Bachelors of Health Science with an emphasis in leadership and policy. During her time at MIZZOU she focused on policy and prevention plans for public health in the Midwest. She had the special opportunity to explore healthcare management outside of the United States during the summer of 2022 when she traveled to Nicosia, Cyprus. There she worked for a children shelter and taught mental health exercises to the children that prepared them for when they left the shelter. She also worked under their HR department where she helped coordinate the schedules and visits of the children. This experience helped her gain a new insight to leadership that makes Agility stronger.
Shannon Stevens -Advisory Services
Shannon has been both an assisted living Executive Director and a District Director for some of the largest healthcare providers in the country including Brookdale Senior Living, Enlivant, and Holiday Senior Living. Shannon’s career path was formed as a child growing up in rural Western New York where her only neighbors were elderly and they quickly formed a rewarding friendship and relationship. From a dietary aide in a nursing home at 16, through the present day, her passion has always been serving the elderly. As a well-respected Executive Director known for perfect AHCA and Department of Health surveys, coupled with a never waiving determination to do the best thing for her residents, allows her to be your trusted Senior Care Advisor. Her disciplined yet cultured approach to leadership make her one of our most sought-after advisors. Let Shannon partner with you to grow your occupancy today! Shannon can be reached at shannon@agilityseniorliving.com
Emily Powell- Advisory Services
Emily is a Senior Living Operations and Sales Expert with more than twenty years of experience driving results in both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Emily has extensive experience in Senior Living New Development Projects, Market Feasibility Studies, and Product Positioning. She also is an expert at developing results-oriented sales training and education and is known for her immersive coaching. Emily's passion includes helping local community associates be their personal best. Emily works full time in the affordable senior housing sector and serves as an expert advisor in this area.
Susannah Dwyer - Advisory Services
Susannah is a highly accomplished industry leader with more than twenty-five years of leadership experience In home health, outpatient rehabilitation, and private duty home care. She is credited with growing and leading one of the largest producing home health sales teams in the United States. Susannah, a catalyst and change agent, is known for driving long-term results and relationships. Her C-Suite perspective and experience has helped our clients drive immediate results. Susannah currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer of a leading senior living organization in the Mid-South. Susannah can be reached at SDwyer@agilityseniorliving.com
Karen Doering - Advisory Services
Karen is a highly accomplished industry leader with more than twenty-five years of leadership experience in seniors' housing, multi-family, hospitality, C-Suite Operations experience in Seniors Housing as well as executive retail leadership. Karen served as a Senior Vice President of Operations for Brookdale and also as the Chief Operating Officer of Senior Star for 4 years. Karen currently is the Chief Operating Officer of Claiborne Senior Living. Karen is a natural mentor and educator and loves to learn.
Brandi Tayloe, PT, COQS Advisory Services
Brandi has more than 22 years of experience in home health, hospice, and outpatient rehabilitation. A licensed physical therapist, Brandi has made a profession out of serving seniors. Brandi has experience working with some of the largest and best senior living and post-acute care organization. Brandi spent more than 10 years at Brookdale Senior Living, 5 years with Health PRO- Heritage and currently works with Compassus Home Health. Brandi has been on our Advisory Services team since 2021.
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