COLUMBUS, OH: Wexner Heritage Village, one of Central Ohio’s leading providers of senior healthcare, is pleased to announce the election of Gary Rosenstein as Chief Executive Officer, effective August 17th. An experienced business leader and longtime lay leader of Wexner Heritage Village, Rosenstein will lead the non-profit in its mission and vision to create a vibrant, connected community that brings more life to every moment of senior living. Rosenstein joins new Board Chair, Ira Kane, and President and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Christian in WHV leadership. Rosenstein brings extensive business and leadership experience, including 15 years at Nationwide Financial Services growing senior related divisions, as well as executive leadership roles at Elmer’s Products, Scotts Miracle-Gro and Procter & Gamble. For over a decade, Gary has served Wexner Heritage Village in a variety of roles that include board chair, finance chair and leader of the strategic planning committee.

“Gary is a transformational leader with a deep understanding of both our history and our vision,” said board chair, Ira Kane. “He is well poised to honor our past and take us into the future, making Wexner Heritage Village the preeminent organization of its kind.”

“Gary brings a level of professionalism and dedication that is perfect for WHV to take its next steps,” said Joel Marcovitch, CEO of JewishColumbus. “Gary has been a thoughtful partner in his collaboration with JewishColumbus. He’s eager to look at ways to bring our organizations together. His strong communication skills and positive can-do attitude is a real win, not only for WHV but for our entire community. I look forward to working with him closely.”

Rosenstein received an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, where he was a Palmer Scholar and his B.A. in Accounting from the University of Maryland where he graduated Summa Cum Laude.

“I am honored to lead WHV, where I am passionate about the organization and its mission,” Rosenstein said. “I’m excited to work with our talented staff, residents, board, community agencies, and innovative organizations across Central Ohio to bring best-in-class health, well-being, and longevity solutions to our community. Senior lifestyles are changing, and we will be at the forefront of what seniors want.”

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More Information contact:

Leslie Fulford, Director of Community Outreach lfulford@whv.org, (614) 559-0268