Roger Myers, President & CEO, and Tom Wyllie, Director of Wellness & Innovation, were selected by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) as thought leaders and key stakeholders to chart a path forward for North America’s senior living industry. Participants in the ICAA COVID-19 Senior Living Task Force include representatives of for-profit, not-for-profit, and affordable housing—organizations providing active adult and independent living, continuing care retirement communities/life plan, assisted living, long-term care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. Participating industry associations include, among others, LeadingAge, American Senior Housing Association, Argentum, American Medical Directors Association, Pioneer Network, National Council on Aging, The National Association Directors of Nursing Administration in Long-Term Care and the American Society on Aging

ICAA founder and CEO Colin Milner stated: “The health wellness and quality of life of our residents and staff are paramount as we chart a path forward in the midst of uncertainty. The Task Force will generate and provide ideas, tactics, strategies and messaging suggestions that organizations can consider as they begin to plan for a new post-COVID era.” Milner is co-chair of the task force along with Ken Dychtwald, PhD, best-selling author and CEO of Age Wave.

“I’m very excited to be joining the ICAA COVID-19 Task Force and look forward to collaborating with the other members in evaluating alternative concepts, seeking out innovative approaches, developing future plans and identifying best practices to share with the broader aging services field.” said Roger Myers. Myers joined PVM as CEO in 1992 and has held previous leadership roles in senior living and hospital administration for over 40 years. He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in public administration from Western Michigan University and serves on numerous national, state and local boards.

“I am honored to have been selected to serve on such a prestigious task force and am looking forward to working with the outstanding thought leaders the ICAA has assembled from across North America as we plan and prepare for the new frontier that COVID-19 has presented to us.” said Tom Wyllie. Wyllie joined PVM in 2008. He previously served as an executive for Area Agency on Aging 1B in Southfield, Michigan and has decades of experience in senior issues, services and wellness initiatives. He holds a BS degree from Wayne State University and a MS degree from the American University in Washington, D.C.