Aviv Centers for Living chooses Eric S. Levy as new Board Chair to lead into a new era

Aviv Centers for Living chooses Eric S. Levy as new Board Chair to lead into a new era

As Aviv opens the doors on its new expanded campus in Peabody, we have also chosen a new chair for our board of Directors. Eric S. Levy of Marblehead, has been a member of the Aviv board of directors since 2008 and has held a number of leadership positions with other community organizations on the North Shore for many years. Eric is looking forward to turning to his extensive business experience and deep Jewish community roots to lead Aviv at this important point in its 65 year history.  Levy credits the Aviv’s rich past for bringing us into the future.

“Having grown up in this community and seen the evolution of our diverse community organizations, I look at the long legacy of what has been accomplished over the years at Aviv and the great visionary leaders of our past and I am honored to be following them to serve this community at this important time in our history,” Says Levy.

Mr. Levy succeeds Andrew Katz who since 2010 helped to lead Aviv through the construction process of the Waldfogel Health Center in Peabody and was instrumental in creating the partnership with the North Suburban Jewish Community Center (NSJCC)  to bring intergenerational programming to the Aviv campus.

To Mr. Levy, Aviv represents many of the best parts of the Jewish community. He feels caring for our elders is an important part of any strong community, and it is critical to be there to help others when they need us the most.  He also sees the opportunity for Aviv to differentiate itself in the changing health care environment with a new state of the art skilled nursing facility that will serve the community Jewishly.  Further, he sees the opportunity for the Aviv Centers for Living campus in Peabody to become a new center for vibrant Jewish life on the North Shore with the co-location of the NSJCC and the Jewish Heritage Center celebrating everyday our past, present and future on the North Shore.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have Eric as Aviv’s new Chair. Eric brings strong strategy and leadership skills. Most importantly, Eric brings a wonderful community connection. “  Says Stephen H. Neff, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aviv Centers for Living.

Along with the appointment of Levy, Aviv is pleased to announce seven new board of directors who bring diverse backgrounds in business, finance medicine and law to strengthen the strategic vision and direction of the organization. Suzanne E. Gruhl of Marblehead, Steven C. Hollis, M.D., of Beverly, Robert E. Mazow of Swampscott, Diana R. Meiches of Beverly, Andrew J. Merken of Needham, Mathew Remis of North Andover, and Daniel E. Rubin of Reading.

Levy is very pleased with our ability to attract such an accomplished group of community leaders to the Aviv board.. “In adding to the tremendous talent we have continuing on our board including five past chairs, we are very focused on building a diverse board. Not just in geography, gender or religion, but also in thought. The talent and commitment we have with our board will allow us to better navigate the road ahead.”

Levy brings to the Aviv chairmanship his experience gained as an executive in his 25-year career in the financial services industry where he currently serves as Senior Vice President and Head of Product and Solutions Management at Lincoln Retirement Plan Services in Radnor, PA.  Levy has previously served as an officer or board member of Cohen Hillel Academy (where is a graduate of the class of 1980), Jewish Journal, Jewish Federation of the North Shore and Jewish Community Center of the North Shore.  He lives in Marblehead with his wife, Sheryl and two children, Joshua (21) and Rebecca (18). With his free time, Eric is an avid golfer, skier, and long distance bicyclist.

Aviv Centers for Living is a non-profit organization that has been providing exceptional senior care for over 67 years. Programs and services include: Short-term Rehab, Skilled Nursing, Memory Services, Assisted Living, Adult Day Health, Geriatric Care Management and Home care. For more information, visit www.avivliving.org.

For all inquiries, please contact Liz Polay-Wettengel, Director of Marketing and Communications for Aviv Centers for Living at lpolaywettengel@avivliving.org

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