Our Leadership:
Principled. Inspirational. Aspirational. Attainable.
“Leadership is not about titles, positions, or flow charts. It is about one life influencing another.” – John Maxwell
At Benton House you will find leaders all over our organization, regardless of role. Leaders are not bound by title but measured on influence. And those called to lead in our organization understand the price to lead is a willingness to serve those they support. First and foremost, they must possess a strong desire to ethically and honestly respect, recognize and develop those team members in their care.
It’s this philosophy that has driven some of the highest tenure and satisfaction numbers in our industry. Executive Directors and Department leaders average over four year’s service. And satisfaction scores are above 90% across all major trust indexes.
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Key Leadership Roles
- Shift Leader
- Activity Director
- Food Service Director
- Administrative Assistant
- Community Relations Director
- Executive Director
- Executive Care Council Member
- Memory Care Coordinator
- Maintenance Director
- Canfield Trainer
- Resident Service Director
- Regional Director
Committed to Continued Growth and Advancement
Ongoing leadership and personal development opportunities are foundational to serving our team. We believe our company growth is ultimately in proportion to our team growth. As such we regularly invite highly-respected, and nationally recognized, speakers to present to our team. Here are a few of our more recent keynote speakers.
2023 Leadership Conference
Speaker: Dr. Gary Chapman
(Author of The Five Love Languages and numerous other bestsellers)
2022 Leadership Conference
Speaker: Donna Cutting
(Author of Employees First! Inspire, Engage, and Focus on the HEART of Your Organization)
2021 Event with Cara Siletto
Speaker: Cara Siletto
(Author of Staying Power)
Presentation: Staying Power: How to Keep Employees Longer
2021 Event with Mark Scharenbroich
Speaker: Mark Scharenbroich
(Author of Nice Bike)
Presentation: Nice Bike: Making Connections That Move People
2020 Event (virtual) with the Love Guru
Speaker: Dr. Cheryl Fraser
Presentation: Couples Under Pressure: How to improve your relationship during challenging times.
2020 Event (virtual) with comedienne Ellen Karis
Virtual Stand-Up with “The Greek Goddess of Comedy”
2019 - America’s Stress Coach
Speaker: Dr. Terry Lyles
Presentation: Performance Under Pressure – Crack Your Personal Stress Code to Live the Life of Your Dreams
2018 Event with Disney Institute
Presentation: Creating Culture
2017 Event With Jack Canfield
Speaker: Jack Canfield
(Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul book series)
Presentation: The Success Principles
Local Leadership and Personal Growth Opportunities
In addition to our company-wide development curriculum we are proud to support local leadership opportunities including Chamber sponsored initiatives and other civic and professional development courses.
Jack Canfield Certified Success Principles Trainers
Our company sponsors select team members each year to become certified to teach the Jack Canfield Success Principles. Once certified, team members offer this course and our monthly Disney Institute-based orientation to new team members at our various communities. Trainers have also been asked to present to various Chambers of Commerce and civic groups.
We are always looking for the best of the best!
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Congratulations to Erica Rozzel for being selected as our January 2025 Employee of the Month at Benton House of Staley Hills! Well deserved!
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Benton House wishes you a meaningful Martin Luther King Jr. Day as we honor his legacy of equality and justice for all. #martinlutherkingjr #equality #justice
Employees bond together over snow! What a great team!
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Benton House of Decatur managers enjoyed Disney training as leaders in the community. Looking forward to an amazing 2025!
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Happy New Year from Benton House! 🎉We can't wait to share more fun, love, and friendships in 2025.
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