Covenant Shores Appoints New Human Resources Director

With a background in non-profit and healthcare organizations, Eileen Fletcher searched for a human resources position within a company whose employees saw the value in serving others. Fletcher says she found just what she was looking for at Covenant Shores, a faith-based, not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community administered by Covenant Retirement Communities.

“The Covenant Shores environment is extremely supportive, nurturing and respectful,” Fletcher says. “Those are ingrained values, and while it partially comes from Covenant being a faith-based organization, I think it goes beyond that. It is part of the DNA here to treat everyone, both residents and employees, with respect and courtesy.”

Fletcher previously worked as a human resources manager for an organic herb farm and later for an agency that served children with special needs. Fletcher’s 20-year-career as a human resources professional, and her dedication to working with a vulnerable population, established her as a standout candidate for the role as human resources director, according to Bruce Erickson, Executive Director of Covenant Shores.

“We quickly identified Eileen as a strong candidate because of her knowledge of HR best practices, innovative problem solving, leadership in her field, and her skills in working with employees,” says Erickson. “We believe that Eileen’s many talents and experiences, and her passion for our mission, have prepared her well to provide us with leadership in this very important area.”

Fletcher is a graduate of the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and Human Resources. Her credentials include certification as Senior Professional in Human Resources and as Society for Human Resources Management Senior Certified Professional.

For more information about Covenant Shores, please visit www.covenantshores.org, or call 877-591-0465.

About Covenant Shores

Covenant Shores, a faith-based, not-for-profit, continuing care retirement community, is located at 9150 Fortuna Drive, Mercer Island, Wash. It is administered by Covenant Retirement Communities, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit senior services providers. Covenant Retirement Communities serves 5,000 residents at 12 retirement communities nationwide and is a ministry of the Evangelical Covenant Church. For more information on Covenant Shores, call 877–385-8613 or visit www.covenantshores.org.