President, Lutheran

Overview

Lutheran Life Communities is seeking a strategic, innovative, and mission-driven leader to serve as President of Lutheran Home, located in Arlington Heights, IL, just northwest of Chicago. This is a pivotal moment in the organization’s history, offering the incoming President a unique opportunity to shape the future of a highly respected senior living community.

Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer of Lutheran Life Communities, the President will oversee the entire Lutheran Home campus, which includes multiple multi-story buildings housing 376 skilled nursing and long-term care beds, 100 assisted living apartments, and both adult and child daycare programs. The President will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic plan focused on census growth, revenue enhancement, quality improvement, and stakeholder engagement.

This role calls for a visionary and results-oriented executive who is energized by mission and committed to delivering exceptional financial and operational performance. The President will be a visible and inspiring leader, capable of fostering innovation while maintaining Lutheran Home’s legacy of whole-person care and community trust.

Lutheran Life Communities is a faith-based, not-for-profit system of life plan communities and senior services operating across Illinois and Indiana. Serving more than 2,500 seniors annually, the organization is known for its strong culture, high resident satisfaction, and outstanding quality of care. With annual revenues of $138 million, Lutheran Life maintains a competitive market position and a reputation for excellence. Lutheran Home is one of the largest privately-owned skilled nursing communities in the United States and the second largest in Illinois.

Its longstanding brand and commitment to innovation make it a cornerstone of the community and a leader in senior care.

The ideal candidate for the President role will exhibit a strong commitment to the mission with proven relationship-building skills, operating excellence and financial acumen, coupled with a focus on servant leadership and the gravitas expected to lead such a complex organization into the future. Expertise and a proven track record of progressive leadership gained in a complex skilled nursing, rehabilitation and/or long-term care environment is required for the role.

An undergraduate degree and a master’s degree in business, healthcare or related discipline from an accredited institution are required, and the ability to become a licensed nursing home administrator in the State of Illinois is preferred for the role.

Confidential expressions of interest, nominations and applications are welcomed and can be made via the Witt Kieffer candidate portal. The anticipated salary range for this role is $330,000 - $380,000, plus benefits, commensurate with experience. Inquiries and questions concerning this search may be directed to the Witt Kieffer search consultants, Lisa DeSimone Arthur, John Fazekas and Roxana Woudstra at