Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Appoints Ken Connelly Vice President of Operations

WESTMINSTER, Md., March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland Inc. (LSMMD) recently named Ken Connelly vice president of operations. LSMMD is a faith-based organization created in 2018 to serve as the parent organization of life plan communities Carroll Lutheran Village, Westminster, Md., and The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant in Ellicott City, Md.

In this role, Connelly works closely with the executive leadership team and provides strategic direction and leadership to the communities' executive directors and 600-plus team members. He oversees all aspects of operations, including financial oversight, culinary and building services, health care, and capital projects.

For 20 years Connelly served in various leadership roles in operations, sales, marketing and business development of national senior living and healthcare organizations, including HCR ManorCare and Sunrise Senior Living.

According to Jeff Branch, President and CEO of LSMMD, Connelly's leadership style blends bottom-line mentality with people-centric focus. "He has a proven track record of reaching and exceeding financial goals and occupancy and inspiring team members to do their best in every aspect of their job."

Branch says Connelly joins LSMMD's leadership team at an opportune time. Last year, the 40-year-old Carroll Lutheran Village reorganized its business structure to form Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland, Inc. to serve as the parent company of Carroll Lutheran Village and The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant. In July 2019, following the reorganization, Branch was hired to replace the retiring CEO. The organization is currently defining its mission, vision and core values to serve as the foundation of a new strategic plan.

"Our leaders are architects for change as we optimize operations and grow our organization," says Branch. "Leaders like Ken create a supportive culture that attracts and retains the caliber of team members needed to build exceptional communities, create lifestyles where people can live their best lives and provide the highest quality care as our residents' health needs change."

Connelly has a bachelor's degree in marketing communications from Salisbury University, Md, and is a licensed nursing home administrator. Connelly is the board president for Insight Memory Care, a day program that serves individuals with dementia located in Fairfax, Va.

For more information, visit Carroll Lutheran Village at www.clvillage.org and The Lutheran Village at Miller's Grant at www.MillersGrant.org.

SOURCE Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland