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.
As important, our team has a strong affinity for the people who lead in our company. This is represented not just in our high scores with our A Great Place to Work surveys, but also the hundreds of comments we receive annually. Family is a word that can be a cliché, but in our company it is genuine.
Want to know what it is like as a member of the Benton House family? Click the box below to see the hundreds and hundreds of comments from our team’s three most recent year’s Great Place to Work surveys. If you find our culture appealing–Join us and help it grow.
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!
Want to see what makes Benton House, Garden House and Benton Village so special? Follow us on social media and watch videos from members of our team.
Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week! We have had a blast celebrating Suzanne! She plays a critical role in supporting our team, loving on our residents, and guiding our families. When not loving on our sweet residents and team, Suzanne enjoys traveling and spending time with her ...granddaughter (and family, of course). Suzanne has been with Benton House for 13 years! Thank you, Suzanne, for ALL you do!
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Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week! We are having a great time celebrating Mike this week! Mike plays a critical role in supporting our team, loving on our residents, and guiding our families. When not serving our sweet residents and team, he is our community comedian and loves dancing ...with our residents! FUN FACTS about Mike—he knows and sings all the words to "Ice Ice Baby" and went to Preschool with the winner of Season 11 of Survivor!
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This annual observance offers the opportunity to honor and remember those who suffered and died at the hands of the slavery system. #internationaldayofremembranceofthevictimsofslaveryandthetransatlanticslavetrade
Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week! We have had a blast celebrating Jerry! He plays a critical role in supporting our team, loving on our residents, and guiding our families. When not loving on our sweet residents and team, Jerry enjoys traveling and playing tennis. Thank you, Jerry, for ...ALL you do!
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Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week! We have had a blast celebrating Tiana! She plays a critical role in supporting our team, loving on our residents, and guiding our families.
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Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week! We have had a blast celebrating Keelee! She plays a critical role in supporting our team, loving on our residents, and guiding our families. When not loving on our sweet residents and team, enjoys spending time with her family. Fun facts about her: She ...lived overseas for 15 years and 3 of her 4 kids were born overseas. Keelee has been with Garden House for 10 years! Thank you, Keelee, for ALL you do!
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Happy Long-Term Care Administrator's Week! Kim is a fantastic leader for our community. We sure enjoy her bubbly personality; she always laughs and has a good time with staff and residents! We love you, Kim. Thanks for being you. #LongTermCareAdministratorsWeek #bentonhouseofbluesprings
Happy Long Term Care Administrator’s Week! We have had a blast celebrating Pam! She plays a critical role in supporting our team, loving on our residents, and guiding our families. When not loving on our sweet residents and team, Pam enjoys binge watching crime shows and spending time with her ...husband and fur babies. Fun fact about her: Pam was the captain of her high school tennis team ! Thank you, Pam, for ALL you do!
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Benton House wishes you and your loved ones a Happy St. Patrick's Day! #stpatricksday☘️
