Hippel Named Chief Financial Officer At Senior Lifestyle Corporation

CHICAGO, Dec. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Steven T. Hippel, has been named Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Chicago-based Senior Lifestyle Corporation (www.seniorlifestyle.com), a diversified senior living company that operates, develops and acquires communities throughout the country. Senior Lifestyle's operations encompass all levels of care including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing.    

Senior Lifestyle manages 150 senior living communities in 27 states and has six more under development. The company plans to continue to grow strategically through the acquisition and development of additional assets nationally.

"Steve is a great addition to our leadership team due to his results oriented approach and extensive real estate background," said Jon DeLuca, Senior Lifestyle's President and CEO.  "Under his financial guidance we will continue to expand our portfolio of premier senior living communities in key markets."

"The high level of service and care at its communities combined with the growth strategy to serve additional markets in a high demand industry is what attracted me to Senior Lifestyle," Hippel said. "I look forward to contributing to the outstanding team that is in place at both the corporate and community levels."

Prior to his appointment with Senior Lifestyle Corporation, Hippel served as CFO of Inland Diversified Real Estate Trust, Inc., a public, non-listed real estate investment trust (REIT), where he focused on financing, accounting, financial reporting, financial controls, treasury and tax compliance for the company's $2.4 billion U.S. commercial real estate portfolio. He also served as Senior Vice President and CFO for ORIX Real Estate Capital, Inc., a wholly owned real estate subsidiary of one of Japan's largest financial services firms. In this position, he was responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, financial controls, treasury and tax compliance for the company's nationwide portfolio. Hippel has also held high level accounting positions with Shorenstein Company, a real estate investment firm specializing in the ownership and operation of high-quality office properties, and Deloitte & Touche, LLP, one of the leading professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and financial advisory services.  

Hippel holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics (cum laude) from Williams College in Williamstown, Mass., and a Master of Science degree in accountancy from the Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at Chicago's DePaul University.   

Hippel is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants as well as the Illinois CPA Society. Active with community organizations, he serves on the board of the Falcons Hockey Association of Highland Park, Ill.   

He resides in Lake Forest, Ill., with his wife and four children.   

About Senior Lifestyle Corporation:

Founded in 1985, Senior Lifestyle Corporation is a family-owned company dedicated to promoting healthy, happy resident experiences through an unmatched level of service. Serving seniors at all economic levels and all levels of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing, Senior Lifestyle's award-winning programs are recognized for their creativity and innovation in improving the lives of both residents and their families. Senior Lifestyle employs dedicated staff members who are passionate about their work and care for every resident like family.

For more information on the communities, visit www.seniorlifestyle.com.

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SOURCE Senior Lifestyle Corporation

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