Our Kisco Senior Living management team is committed to providing exceptional, five-star service for each community through teamwork, professionalism, open communication, and continuous improvement. We ensure that every senior living community creates a warm and welcoming environment that encourages residents to pursue their passion and purpose. Kisco employees live by standards of excellence that encompass accountability, personal growth, honesty, and a desire for going above and beyond to guarantee you the best experience possible.
LIFE AT THE CARNEGIE
THE TEAM AT THE CARNEGIE
DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE
At Kisco Senior Living and The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center, we are dedicated to crafting an enriched, purposeful lifestyle for each resident and community. We strive to deliver safety and security by following our long-standing principles, values, and beliefs, allowing our residents to explore a unique experience that focuses on innovation and personal growth.
“I couldn't be prouder of the team we've established at The Carnegie. This group is committed to helping our residents live their best lives!”
ANDREW S. KOHLBERGPRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, KISCO
Andrew S. Kohlberg is the Founder, President and CEO of Kisco Senior Living, LLC. Mr. Kohlberg’s primary responsibilities are strategic planning and capital allocation. Through his timely purchase and development of well-located senior living communities, Kisco has assembled a unique portfolio of assets.
Under his direction, a superb management team has been assembled in specialized areas such as human resources, marketing, sales, risk management, care services and dining. He personally conducts focus groups with residents and staff to improve resident loyalty and associate engagement.
Mr. Kohlberg attended the University of Tennessee and has completed advanced studies at the University of California San Diego in real estate economics and feasibility analysis, commercial real estate development, fundamentals of construction and legal aspects of real estate investment.
He has been a member of the American Senior Housing Association (ASHA), California Assisted Living Association (CALA), and the San Diego Chapter of Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO). In November 2002, the Seniors Housing Council awarded him the SAGE Person of the Year Award for his commitment to the seniors housing industry. In April 2003, he accepted the Icon Award in the Service Enriched Builder/Developer category from the National Association of Home Builders.
Since 2004, Mr. Kohlberg has been an investment partner and Vice Chairman with the Phoenix Suns professional basketball team. He regularly attends basketball games and management meetings.
Prior to joining Kisco, Mr. Kohlberg enjoyed a successful professional tennis career, competing in the semifinals of Wimbledon and quarterfinals of the U.S. Open, was named NCAA Collegiate Player of the Year and was an All American at the University of Tennessee. He represented the United States on the Junior Davis Cup and Sunshine Cup Teams, as well as in the Pan American Games where he won a gold medal.
Brian Grandbouche is responsible for management of all of Kisco Senior Living communities. He is responsible for developing and refining programs to enhance the resident’s experience, monitor and improve all aspects of financial performance, service quality, customer relationships and leadership development.
Brian’s background includes more than twenty-five (25) years of hospitality, restaurant and retail experience, including over 14 years in senior housing. Before Brian returned to the senior living industry in 2009, he enjoyed a 14 year career with Starbucks Coffee Company, where he was Regional Director for San Francisco, and then Director of Retail Implementation, working in the Starbucks Support Center in Seattle, Washington. Brian attended both Colorado University in Boulder and Regis University in Denver, Colorado for Business Administration.
Brian has won several awards in Senior Living, including Outstanding Executive Director of the Year for Southern California for the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) as well as the President’s Award for the best performing executive director and community as measured by resident satisfaction, employee satisfaction, and profitability.
Gene Smallwood provides comprehensive sales support to Kisco Senior Living communities across the portfolio. In this role he provides strategic oversite for community sales teams, supports the digital marketing and social media efforts across both brand and community channels, serves as the partner relationship contact for industry lead/referral agencies, and is tasked with developing partnerships and innovations that keep Kisco’s sales teams among the best in the industry.
Previous to Kisco, Gene held key leadership positions at luxury and lifestyle resorts across the country for over 15 years, having enjoyed careers with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, Loews Hotels, Two Roads Hospitality, Evolution Hospitality Management and DiamondRock Hospitality Company, a publicly traded real estate investment trust.
Leandra Negrete, Operations Team Lead, supports the day-to-day operations of Kisco communities in addition to leading portfolio-wide functional teams. Leandra joined Kisco in 2016 and has supervised several communities in addition to leading Resident Relations, Environmental Services, and the People Services leadership teams.
Leandra began her senior living career in sales at Belmont Village. She has served as an Executive Director at multiple locations and Director of Operations for Senior Living Residences in Massachusetts. Prior to this industry, Leandra honed her management skills and passion for developing people during her years at Enterprise Rent-a-Car.
A California native, Leandra holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Gerontology and Human Development, from the University of California Davis. She is a licensed CA RCFE Administrator, Certified Dementia Practitioner (NCCDP) and master trainer of the Predictive Index and Talent Plus assessments.
Randall Lonoza leads the overall vision for dining and culinary operations for all Kisco communities. In this role, he develops culinary standards of excellence through innovation balanced by optimization. He is passionate about engaging associates and residents around the creation of good food and memorable dining experiences.
Mr. Lonoza holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Culinary Management. He has over 17 years of hospitality experience. Before entering the senior living industry his background includes fine dining, catering and national restaurant settings. Randall has helped in building multiple dining programs for some of the largest senior living companies leading to him joining Kisco.
Mizuki Sato-Berkeland leads the environmental health and safety vision, working with an interdisciplinary team committed to ensuring that Kisco Senior Living is a safe place for all. She is passionate about incorporating data-driven best practices with innovation to improve the health of populations and support organizational resiliency.
Prior to entering the senior living industry, Mizuki led healthcare process improvement projects focusing on redesigning clinical care pathways and improving patient outcomes. Her background also includes experience in community outreach and organizational emergency preparedness. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Physiological Science from the University of California, Los Angeles and a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University.
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Jen Wood joins Kisco Senior Living with over 20 years of sales experience, a majority of which consisted of managing various teams and developing their success. Early in her sales career, Jen earned her license to sell life and health insurance in her home state of Pennsylvania to retiring seniors. Jen officially began working in the senior living industry in November 2019 as a Sales and Marketing Director at a CCRC community in Maryland. She has been the recipient of numerous President Club and Sales awards, as well as the coveted Teamwork and Cooperation Award within her various positions. Starting in June of 2022, Jen will step into the role of Senior Sales Director at The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center, where she will continue to enjoy working with seniors who look forward to living a five-star lifestyle at Kisco’s newest Signature community.
Sam Martin earned her Master’s in Education from Virginia Tech and spent nearly a decade in education before she joined the Kisco family in 2018. After spending time as a Sales Director at Abbotswood at Irving Park in Greensboro, NC, she was promoted to Business Development Director at Abbotswood and, shortly after, took on Kisco’s other Greensboro community, Heritage Greens. At each of these communities, Sam was pivotal in building relationships and strategic partnerships within the market. In April of 2021, Sam moved to Virginia Beach to become a Senior Sales Director for First Colonial Inn, Kisco’s first senior living community. Sam is excited to become a part of The Carnegie team as a Senior Business Development Director and to cultivate partnerships that further enhance The Carnegie experience for future residents.
Courtney Heyboer is a native of Hershey, Pennsylvania, the Sweetest Place on Earth. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Susquehanna University followed by her Master’s degree from American University. She spent six years working in the Membership Department of Chief Executives Organization, a luxury travel and education membership organization in Washington, D.C. and had the amazing opportunities to travel to Saudi Arabia, Korea, and Japan. Courtney became a Move-in Coordinator at a senior living community in Maryland. She is excited to bring her experience to Kisco Senior Living and The Carnegie at Washingtonian Center as a Sales Coordinator.
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