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 Communities.

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.

Mike Messersmith
VP of Human Resources
Mike joined Hearth Management in 2022 and partners with Hearth’s leadership to drive and support Human Resources strategy and practices across the entire employee life cycle. Mike has particular expertise in employee and labor relations, recruiting and retention, and organizational strategy.
Mike brings over 15 years of Human Resources experience from multiple industries, including aerospace, energy, and higher education. He has worked exclusively in Healthcare since he moved to Central New York in 2016. Mike is a graduate of the University of South Carolina with Master Degrees in Human Resources and Linguistics.

Jay Kroft
Regional VP of Operations: Connecticut & Tennessee
Jay is the Regional Vice President of Operations for Hearth communities in Connecticut 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.

Pamela Stento
Regional VP of Operations: New York
Pamela has been with Hearth Management since 2014. A graduate of Ithaca College School of Health Science and Human Performance with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Administration of Health Services. Ms. Stento started her career in Sales/Marketing in Skilled Nursing Facilities, transitioned to Pharmaceutical Sales with a specialty in geriatric chemicals i.e. Alzheimer’s Disease and in 2014 accepted the position of Executive Director with The Hearth at Castle Gardens and Castle Gardens Keepsake Village. Now as the Regional Vice President of NY Operations, her primary focus is the oversight and management of Hearth’s 5 properties in New York. Additionally, she is involved with new business development in New York. Pamela is a Certified Director of Assisted Living and serves as Vice-Chair of the Johnson City Senior Center Board of Directors.