Lifespace Communities Names Joe Chambers as Vice President of Sales and Marketing

DES MOINES, Iowa – Lifespace Communities announces Joe Chambers as its new vice president of sales and marketing. In this role, Chambers will oversee the development and implementation of strategic sales and marketing initiatives in residential living, assisted living, memory support, and health center sales and occupancy. Lifespace Communities owns and operates 12 continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) in seven states.

Chambers comes to Lifespace Communities with more than 20 years of senior living leadership experience and more than 15 years of multi-site management for all continuums of care. He most recently served in sales leadership roles at Vi, including five years spent overseeing national sales and marketing efforts for the organization’s 10 continuing care retirement communities and their new development projects. Most recently, Chambers oversaw the sales and marketing efforts of a multimillion dollar redevelopment of Vi’s Naples Florida community. Prior to that, he held sales and marketing directorship roles at Life Care Services, overseeing sales teams across 12 assisted living communities and CCRCs nationwide.

“Lifespace Communities is an organization that I admire for its leadership, an eye toward future growth and willingness to try new things,” Chambers said. “And I’m excited to join a team that is dedicated to providing nothing but the best to its residents.”

“In a time when senior living is evolving as quickly as ever before, it’s important to have leaders who are focused on the big picture and can guide us to new heights,” said Sloan Bentley, Lifespace President and CEO. “Joe has a proven track record of success and all the qualities you look for in a sales and marketing leader. His expertise and clear vision will be valuable in showcasing the hospitality, vibrant lifestyle and quality services at Lifespace communities.”

Chambers received his bachelor’s degree in business administration and international business from the University of Maryland.