Jo Ellen Bleavins
President and CEO
Why I go to work every day?
Caring for others is my passion. Every day I go to work to fulfill my calling of making a difference in the lives of those we serve. At Silver Birch, I am surrounded by team members who share my values of compassion, integrity, and respect which is shown every day through our quality service delivery to our residents and team members. The combination of healthcare and housing offers a variety of innovation of care delivery, day-to-day operations, mentoring, and analytics that I get immeasurable energy from.
How did I get here?
In school, I volunteered with my best friend at a nursing home and fell in love with seniors. In college, I graduated with a bachelor’s degree in nursing and a master’s degree in business. My first full-time job was in the same nursing home I had volunteered years before. Throughout my career, I have leaned into opportunities and gained valuable experiences in healthcare delivery, start-ups and acquisitions, as well as Medicaid, Managed Care and Tax Credits. Equally important is the personal satisfaction that comes with caring for and about others. While healthcare has its’ challenges, they are far outweighed by the wonderful moments in our communities every day.
Why I care about this industry?
All residents deserve quality care and housing, dignity, and safety, regardless of their income. It is an honor and a privilege to be an advocate for this special group and help shape the healthcare systems supporting them. Silver Birch gives me the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors, the disabled, our team members, and partners.
Who I really am…
A wife of a wonderful husband, a proud mom of two, a loyal friend, leader, coach, learner, dog lover, sun worshipper, concert goer, movie buff, Cardinals fan, tone-deaf singer, adequate cook and great eater, and someone who wants to make an impact and leave the world a better place.