The people who run our communities.

Family-rooted, hands-on leadership across our executive, property, and construction teams — the people who design, build, and operate every McKnight Group community.

Zack Deutsch

Zack Deutsch

Chief Executive Officer

Leads the vision, strategy, and continued growth of McKnight Group and its communities.

Chris Leonard

Chris Leonard

Chief Operating Officer

Oversees day-to-day operations across every community, ensuring excellence in resident care and service.

Ben McCoy

Ben McCoy

Chief Financial Officer

Directs financial strategy, planning, and reporting across the organization and its communities.

Patty Leonard

Patty Leonard

Chief Growth Officer

Drives growth, development, and the new community initiatives that carry our legacy forward.

Carrie Montrey

Carrie Montrey

Executive DirectorThe Gatesworth

Leads day-to-day operations and the resident experience at The Gatesworth.

Elizabeth Stotser

Elizabeth Stotser

Executive DirectorMcKnight Place Assisted Living

Oversees operations and resident care at McKnight Place Assisted Living.

Mike Barth

Mike Barth

Executive DirectorMcKnight Place Extended Care

Leads operations and skilled-nursing care at McKnight Place Extended Care.

Kathy Kelley

Kathy Kelley

Executive DirectorParc Provence

Leads operations and memory care at Parc Provence.

Sue Migliazzo

Sue Migliazzo

Property ManagerAvenir

Leads the Avenir community and its resident experience.

Linda Elmore

Linda Elmore

Corporate Controller

Leads corporate accounting and financial reporting across McKnight Group.

Angie Owens

Angie Owens

Vice President of Human Resources

Leads human resources and supports the 700+ team members across our communities.

Jeff Leonard

Jeff Leonard

Vice President of ConstructionGateCo

Leads construction and development for GateCo — building and renovating every McKnight Group community.

Our Roots

Built by a family, since 1988.

Our leadership carries forward a legacy started by founders Charlie Deutsch, David Smith, and Bob Leonard.