NIC wishes to congratulate the following Future Leaders Council (FLC) members who graduated at the Fall Conference in Washington, DC. These volunteer leaders directly contributed to NIC’s mission throughout their term by actively participating in strategic initiatives, serving on committees and creating and delivering valuable content.
- Samantha Medred, Chair – CFO/Partner, HealthTrust
- Audrey Griffin, Vice Chair – Executive Director, Wells Fargo
- Craig Ahlstrom, Jr. – Chief Operating Officer, Avista Senior Living
- Holly Ballarotto – Assistant VP for Growth, Rowan University
- Matthew Derrick – Managing Director, Confluent Development
- Emma Rosen – Director of Acquisitions, RSF Partners
- Mike Segal – Executive Managing Director, Blueprint Health Care Real Estate Advisors
- Jennifer Wong – Director, AEW Capital Management
“I am proud of NIC’s commitment to developing rising talent and am grateful to the FLC members for their passion and dedication to the industry and our organization,” said Raymond Braun, NIC’s president and CEO. “I congratulate the graduates and look forward to working with them in future volunteer roles.”
In addition to celebrating this year’s graduates, NIC also officially welcomed the new FLC class:
- Brooks Blackmon – Executive Managing Director, Blueprint Health Care Real Estate Advisors
- Kloie Catizone – Managing Director, CIBC Bank USA
- Michael Cregan – Vice President, CBRE Capital Markets
- Ilya Gaev – Partner, HealthTrust
- David Jennings – VP Investments, Atria Senior Living
- Jessica Lopez – Vice President of Operations, HumanGood
- Mike McMillen – EVP, Sales, SafelyYou
- Molly Odgers – VP, Relationship Manager, BOK Financial
- Joseph Pohlen – CEO, Cardinal Senior Living
- Hasaam Sheikh – Director, Strategic Operations, US Heart and Vascular
The 2024-2025 FLC Leadership Team is charged with inspiring their fellow industry innovators and collaborating with NIC staff to coordinate the Council’s efforts over the next year.
- Chair: Madisen Medley — Vice President, Business Development, Merrill Gardens
- Vice Chair: James Estes – Vice President, Asset Management, Sunrise Senior Living
- Vice Chair: Trever Sweeney — VP, Asset Management, Ventas
- Vice Chair: Brittany Spicer – AVP, Business Development, National Health Investors
NIC is grateful to all FLC members and their supporting organizations for their commitment to professional development and dedication to NIC’s mission to enable access and choice.
Learn more about the FLC here.