T. Andrew (Andy) Smith became CEO of Brookdale in February, 2013 and has served as President and CEO since March, 2016. Prior to this, Andy had served as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary since October 2006 and as a member of the senior management Executive Committee since its formation. In addition to his role in managing the Company’s legal affairs, Mr. Smith was responsible for management and oversight of the Company’s corporate development functions (including acquisitions and expansion and development activity); corporate finance activities (including capital structure, debt and lease transactions and lender/lessor relations); strategic planning; and risk management.
Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Smith was an attorney for nearly 21 years with Bass, Berry & Sims PLC, where he was a member of the firm’s corporate and securities group and served as the chair of the firm’s healthcare group. While at Bass, Berry & Sims, he served American Retirement Corporation (a predecessor company to Brookdale) as outside General Counsel.
Andy currently serves on the Board of the Nashville Health Care Council, Argentum, NIC (National Investment Center) and as a member of the Executive Board of American Seniors Housing Association.