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Douglas R. Gill
President


Douglas Gill formed CRMS in 1989 after gaining 23 years of experience in operating other corporations that provide services to the elderly in California. He was formerly the Chief Operating Officer of Eskaton and President of The Guardian Foundation. These corporations managed 21 skilled nursing facilities, 12 congregate care facilities, 4 pharmacies and 2 home care agencies. Eskaton/Guardian was the largest non-profit provider of services to the elderly in California, having operating revenues in excess of $80 million.

Prior to joining Eskaton/Guardian, Douglas was Director of Operations for Pacific Homes Corporation. At that time Pacific Homes was the largest provider of Life Care facilities in the United States. Pacific Homes operated 5 CCRC’s, 4 skilled nursing facilities and a home health agency. The facilities and programs had 2,300 residents. He was previously regional vice president for Western Medical Enterprises between 1974 and 1977. WME was the second largest operator of skilled nursing facilities in California. WME was acquired in 1977by ARA.

Douglas Gill has served on many boards of directors involving health care and retirement programs for the elderly. In 1986 he received the Public Services Award of the California Association of Homes for the Aging. Mr. Gill has a BA degree in History and Economics and did graduate work at the University of Iowa in Hospital and Health Administration.


Brian Walgenbach
Chief Operating Officer


Brian Walgenbach has been responsible for overseeing the growth and development of Claremont House, Golden Pond and Inglenook at Brighton. These communities have maintained excellent occupancy rates and continue to be leaders in their respective communities. Golden Pond was acquired in 1997 with an 80% occupancy level and a troubled financial history. Since then, Brian and CRMS have over seen the implementation of program and staff development to increase occupancy to 97% with strong financial stability. In 2007 we completed a 2.4 million dollar renovation and addition to Golden Pond dramatically improving curb appeal and creating some valuable space. Inglenook at Brighton has also undergone some dramatic improvements. In 2006 a complete overhaul of the fire and life safety equipment resulted in the addition of 40 units of assisted living.

Prior to working with CRMS Mr. Walgenbach worked at Glenwood Retirement Community where he implemented an Assisted Living program, which today is very successful. Before working at Glenwood he oversaw a portfolio of distressed office and apartments complexes.

Brian Walgenbach received a B. S. degree from University of California, Berkeley.


Anne Pound
Comptroller


Since 1990, Anne Pound has been responsible for maintaining accurate and timely financial information for the ongoing management of CRMS facilities and programs. She works with facility staffs to insure all financial policies and procedures are in accordance with GAAP regulations Prior to working for CRMS, she worked for Eskaton/ Guardian where she was in charge of financial records for four (4) pharmacies. She has served on many boards in the local communities.

Anne Pound attended Arizona State University in Business Administration and Accounting.


Linda Goldman, LCSW
Social Services


Linda Goldman has been the Director of the Linkages Program since 1990. She has provided counseling and care management services to the residents. She is also Director of Personal Care Services and trains Assisted Living Aides. Ms Goldman organizes and facilitates several groups for residents around transition issues.

Prior to her employment with CRMS, she worked as the Director of Linkage Program at Mount Zion Hospital. Here she supervised MSW and Nursing Staff providing care for management services while training the care giving staff. Linda also served on several community planning and resource committees.

Linda Goldman holds a Masters of Social Work from the University of Maryland. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and RCFE Administrator.


Claudia M. Mendell, R.D., M.S.
Dietician


Claudia was the Director of Nutritional Services for Contra Costa Regional Medical Center. She was the Director of Dietetic Services for Guardian Heath Care Facilities.

Claudia has been published several times and served on several boards. She served as Chairman of American Dietetic Association, Chairman of California Dietetic Association, and Chairman of Consultants Dieticians.

Claudia Mendell has a Masters of Science Degree-Nutrition from the University of California Los Angeles and Bachelor of Science Degree- Dietetics from Hunter College New York. The American Dietetic Association registers Claudia Mendell.


CRMS Claremont Retirement Management Services, Inc.
2 Crow Canyon Court, Suite 100 · San Ramon, CA 94583 · tel (925)362-0354 fax (925)362-8470