Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has just announced Dan Lavender, President and CEO of Moorings Park Institute, Inc., will be inducted into its 2019 Business Hall of Fame, Collier County, on October 24th.
The prestigious award recognizes outstanding entrepreneurs who serve as role models for youth through their professional accomplishments and commitment to community. Lavender will join a distinguished group of individuals who have been inducted into the Business Hall of Fame since it was founded in 1988.
An Ohio native, Lavender earned a Masters Degree in Business Administration from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Economics from Bluffton College, in Bluffton, Ohio.
Since the beginning of his career, Lavender has spent the majority of his time serving seniors. In his earlier years, Lavender was Chief Financial Officer for Methodist ElderCare Services in Columbus, Ohio, helping to guide it through a period of strategic growth and improving financial performance. He also played a leadership role at Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Services, one of the 15 largest multi-site, non-profit senior living organizations in the country.
Lavender started his career at Moorings Park in 2006 and was named CEO of Moorings Park Institute, Inc., in October 2009. Under his guidance, Moorings Park has enjoyed the reputation of being one of the most successful, highly rated and progressive senior communities in the nation. Lavender’s philosophy is to have each resident live longer, happier, and healthier lives through its various successful aging programs and lifestyle amenities.
Lavender is joined in this honor with Bud Hornbeck, area chairman of Arthur J. Gallagher, Co. in Naples.
Moorings Park® Communities, with its three beautiful campuses, is widely known as the premier provider of active retirement living in Southwest Florida. With a wide variety of luxurious residences and unrivaled access to upscale and casual dining, comprehensive physician services, state-of-the art fitness centers and engaging social activities, Moorings Park Communities provides Simply the Best® facilities and services for successful aging. As a Life Plan provider (formerly known as Continuing Care Retirement Community or CCRC), we offer peace of mind, security and knowledge that - should the need arise - the highest quality of healthcare is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Residents, members and even those in the general public, receive compassionate care by an experienced team on a daily basis.This new community with lake and golf views takes the concept of retirement living to "grande" heights. Providing the ultimate in personalized healthcare services, along with unparalleled craftsmanship and design from developer and project partner London Bay Development Group. Moorings Park® Communities, with its three beautiful campuses, is widely known as the premier provider of active retirement living in Southwest Florida. With a wide variety of luxurious residences and unrivaled access to upscale and casual dining, comprehensive physician services, state-of-the art fitness centers and engaging social activities, Moorings Park Communities provides Simply the Best® facilities and services for successful aging.