As the Chief Executive Officer and founding partner, Maynard drives key strategic initiatives for corporate growth and development. Maynard is also the CEO of Hearth Management’s sister company, Fahs Construction.

About Us
A People-First Philosophy
Headquartered in Camillus, New York, Hearth Management owns and operates premier senior living communities across the East and Midwest, providing award-winning Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care for over 1,000 seniors.
Hearth Management’s philosophy is to nurture the mind, body, and spirit throughout life’s journey. Senior living is what we do, and we’ve built our legacy on four core values: quality of life, resident care, exceptional service, and affordability. These cornerstones ensure each Hearth community is a welcoming place for you or your loved one to Live More®. We take the stress and responsibilities out of our residents’ day-to-day, so they can enjoy and experience every day more fully.

Our Past & Present
Always Focused on Care & Quality
Hearth Management was established more than three decades ago with the goal of developing senior housing models that blended the lifestyle, care, and services the founders could envision their own families enjoying, with advanced designs and uncompromising standards of construction. Over time, Hearth Management has maintained a care-centric approach and focus on quality, while using its cumulative data, research, and experience to develop acclaimed programs and services. Some of the key attributes that set Hearth communities apart are:
- A high ratio of caregivers to residents, exceeding state standards
- Onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapists
- Signature programs and services for resident enrichment and well-being
- Total Coverage 360 cleaning and disinfecting system
- Gourmet Hearth-Healthy dining program
- Innovative recreational offerings, including Rendever virtual reality systems
Our progressive, leading-edge service model is poised to meet the challenges of today, but also ready to adapt to the changes of tomorrow. As the industry and the world change, Hearth Management remains a flexible and nimble organization. Our size provides the scale necessary to successfully manage any project, while still being able to learn, grow, and adapt quickly. The lifestyles, programs, and services at Hearth communities create ideal outcomes at a value that enables seniors and families to thrive with us for life.
Meet Our Leadership Team
Integrity. Excellence. Compassion.
The dedicated and caring staff at Hearth Management is guided by the expertise and knowledge of our senior leadership team.

Mark Burritt
Chief Financial Officer
As the Chief Financial Officer, Mark drives the company’s overall financial development and strategy. He has been involved in the start-up and strategy of several businesses over the past thirty years and is an active member of Argentum.

Kevin Hunter
Chief Operating Officer
Kevin brings decades of experience to the company and has a proven record of taking Senior Living, and Healthcare Companies to the next level. Previously, Kevin was the head of operations for Greenfield Senior Living, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Compass Pointe Healthcare (currently Milestone), Vice President of Operations at Atria Senior Living Group, and Chief Operating Officer at Forest City/Sterling Glen Community’s.

Jonathan P. Barbieri
Sr. VP: Sales & Marketing
As the Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Jonathan oversees the company’s sales and marketing initiatives by creating, executing and monitoring the occupancy growth and stability of our communities. Jonathan has over 15 years of experience in healthcare and business development. He holds a master’s certification in healthcare leadership from Cornell University, a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of South Carolina and is a registered nurse and administrator in Pennsylvania.

Janet Haynes, RN
VP: Clinical Services
As the Vice President of Clinical Services, Janet oversees the organization’s professional development of the nursing team and clinical systems to optimize the quality of care delivered to our residents. She was critical is establishing Hearth Management as a leader in nursing care in the Senior Living and Memory Care industry.

Kristin Purdy
VP: Finance
Kristin joined The Hearth as Vice President of Finance in August 2019. In this position, Kristin is responsible for the company’s Accounting and Information Technology Departments. Kristin is new to the senior housing environment but brings over 20 years of financial management and leadership with her from the manufacturing and medical device Industry. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and a Masters in Business Administration.

Christy LeClair
VP: Human Resources
As the Vice President of Human Resources, Christy partners with the company’s leadership to drive and support Human Resources practices and provides strategic leadership to Hearth Executives in areas of benefits, administration, compensation, employee relations, training and development, and recruitment. Christy collaborates to develop and execute strategies to motivate and engage the workforce to achieve the company’s objectives. Christy is recognized as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) which demonstrates mastery of the technical and operational aspect of HR practice and U.S. laws and regulations. Christy is also recognized as a Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) which is a competency and knowledge based certification. She is also a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the CNY SHRM Chapter where she served as a board member and the chairperson of the Events Committee

Kara Khanzadian
Regional VP of Operations: New York & Connecticut
As the Regional Vice President of Operations – Northeast, Kara oversees all operational aspects of the New York and Connecticut region’s business objectives. Kara also plays a critical role in the development and implementation of company programs and initiatives. She is a licensed Residential Care Administrator in Indiana. Kara is also an active member of Argentum, the Empire State Association of Assisted Living (ESAAL), and the Connecticut Assisted Living Association (CALA).

Jay Kroft
Regional VP of Operations
Jay is the Regional Vice President of Operations for Hearth communities in Indiana and Tennessee. He has over 8 years of leadership experience in the senior living and healthcare fields, and specializes in operations consulting and strategy. Jay holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana Institute of Technology, and Master’s Degree from Xavier University.

April Jones
Accounting Supervisor

Kim Osinski
Accounting Coordinator

Jessica Palmer
Accounting Coordinator

Caitlin Haggart
HR Recruiter

Kelly Gourd
Payroll Coordinator

Kelly Parker
HR Business Partner & Benefits Manager

Robin Justian
Director of Human Resources

Bill Hoff
Director of Environmental Services

Meg Klamm
Interior Designer

Jared Drugg
Director of IT

Katie McHale
Director of Marketing & Communications

Adam Wisely
Operations Manager

Emily Schwartz
Regional Director of Clinical Services

Beth Buzzannco, RN
Regional Director of Clinical Services: Connecticut

Melissa Pike
Regional Assessment Nurse: New York

Julie Ruffner
Sr. Director of Community Relations: Tennessee

Karen DeSantis
Sr. Director of Community Relations: Connecticut

Kathleen Harwell
Sr. Director of Community Relations: Connecticut

Thomas Aluzzo
Sr. Director of Community Relations: New York