NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NAMED, $5.2 MILLION RENOVATIONS COMPLETE AT FRIENDSHIP VILLAGE

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. – Friendship Village of Bloomington names David Miller as the new executive director of the senior living community. Miller is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the senior living community, which features over 300 independent living apartment homes and a variety of amenities, in addition to offering on-site health services to its more than 425 residents.

“The culture and lifestyle at Friendship Village relates incredibly well to my background in hospitality and hotel management,” says Miller. “I’m thrilled to join the Lifespace Communities organization and Friendship Village family, and to form long-term connections with residents and my team members.”

Miller has more than 20 years of leadership experience in hospitality and hotel management. He most recently served as general manager of The Saint Paul Hotel. Prior to that, Miller served in top sales positions at Hilton’s Embassy Suites properties and in various positions with Wyndham Hotels.

“Much like an upscale hotel, Friendship Village is well positioned with its amenities, and I’ll work to continue infusing hospitality into the service culture,” Miller says. “Residents here are outgoing and active, and I look forward to making more of an impact on their lives and their families’ lives. This is an exciting time to come aboard with the new renovations at the community.”

Friendship Village completed a $5.2 million renovation project focused on enhancing dining experiences for residents. It included the creation of a second dining venue, additional dining areas, a major kitchen expansion, and many other upgrades and additions.

The renovations cater to an emerging group of seniors who desire greater options and are more adventurous in their tastes. The project included a complete remodeling of the formal dining room, which now features table service and restaurant-style entrées. An additional chef will help create new menus and include more cuisine options. The new, second dining venue is a bistro concept, a more casual setting serving à la carte fare and more takeout options. It includes a wood stone gas-fired pizza oven. The kitchen expansion provides more high-end gourmet equipment, more prep areas, and storage for fresh meats and produce.

Tremain Architects and Planners, based in Minneapolis, designed the areas to be renovated. The project began in early 2014.