New Senior Vice President of Operations for Aegis Living

REDMOND, Wash., May 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a national leader in assisted living and memory care, is pleased to announce the hiring of Michael Grisar, Senior Vice President of Operations. After completing a very thorough training and on-boarding program Michael will have operational responsibility for one of Aegis Living's three west-coast regions. In this role he will lead the operations of the multiple senior living communities in his region, overseeing the communities' Executive Directors and staff.

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"Aegis Living is extremely pleased to have Michael Grisar join our team," says Aegis Living President and COO, Jerry Meyer. "His combination of professionalism, accomplishment, and compassion are all qualities that fit our culture. Michael's professional background and set of skills are very important to the demanding adventure that he will be embarking upon."

Michael's vast experience includes increasing responsibilities in the hospitality industry from his start as Rooms Director to Front Office Director, to Director of Operations. His 9 years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide included the role of Director of Six Sigma/Black Belt, overseeing multiple properties in the practices of Six Sigma.

Most recently Michael served as Corporate Vice President of Operations for Stations Casinos where he was responsible for the daily hotel operations of 11 hotels in the Las Vegas Valley.

"Aegis Living's dedication to the highest quality services and care in the industry attracted me to this position," says Grisar. "I'm excited about this new opportunity to work for a company which holds similar values and embraces the type of business philosophy I respect. This is a remarkable group of people with a passion for taking care of their residents and their employees."

About Aegis Living 

Aegis Living is a national leader in assisted living and memory care, offering a progressive selection of senior residences to meet the growing needs of today's aging population. Providing the finest in senior lifestyle and living options available, "We're the people who make life better" emphasizes health, quality of life, well-being and community. Aegis Living is guided by a simple philosophy: strive to treat all people with the highest possible standards. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington privately held Aegis Living operates 28 communities in Washington, California and Nevada, with 5 in development. Additional information about Aegis Living is available at www.AegisLiving.com, Twitter @aegisliving and Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/AegisLiving.

SOURCE Aegis Living