Hospitality-grade. Innovation-driven. Deeply personal. This is senior living designed for the people who call Áegis Living home.
From the very beginning, our founder and CEO, Dwayne Clark, believed senior living could—and should—be better. As a young professional, he filled a “black box” with ideas for how to bring joy, dignity, and innovation to older adults. That same spirit fuels Áegis Living today. Every community prominently displays its own black box, empowering staff to dream up new ways to surprise and delight residents. This culture of innovation and heart sets Áegis Living apart, creating communities where extraordinary care and meaningful moments are built into every day.
Adults 65+ are roughly 17% of the U.S. population and growing (ACL, 2023). Our joy is making this chapter feel like home — restaurant-style dining, on-site salons, pet-friendly, amenities that raise the bar, and care that grows gracefully right alongside each resident.
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Founder, Chairman & CEO
Dwayne J. Clark is the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Áegis Living. With nearly 40 years of senior living experience, Clark is nationally known for redefining the industry—from innovative care models and building design…
President
With more than 35 years of global experience in luxury hospitality and operations, Dirk Burghartz brings a unique blend of five-star service excellence, cultural leadership, and purpose-driven management to the senior…
Chief Financial Officer
With over 25 years of expertise in commercial real estate and asset management, Derek Doke leads Áegis Living’s investor relations with a focus on strategic growth and maximizing asset value.
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer at Áegis Living, Troy provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the company’s expanding community portfolio. With nearly two decades of global operational expertise, Troy excels in driving growth and leading complex businesses.
General Counsel
With a legal career spanning leading brands like Eddie Bauer, Nintendo, and Hitachi, Steve Geissler brings a wealth of strategic legal expertise to Áegis Living.
Regional Director of Sales; Board of Managers
President of Áegis Development LLC
Adam Clark is President of Áegis Development LLC. Based on a foundation of award-winning developments, Áegis Development LLC was created to pursue future site development for Áegis Living operations and to leverage our distinct strengths in this area more broadly in the industry.
VP of Sales
As Vice President of Sales at Áegis Living, Kristine brings nearly 15 years of senior living sales and marketing experience — and a track record of turning strategy into occupancy growth at scale. Most recently,…
Sr. Vice President of Operations
President Emeritus
Judy Meleliat first joined Áegis Living as Chief Marketing Officer, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening the brand, driving growth, and building high-performing sales and marketing teams.
Head Physician
As a quadruple board-certified physician, Dr. Raj Dasgupta specializes in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. Recognized for his exceptional skills and dedication, Dr. Raj has received numerous awards, including resident and fellow of the year.
At Áegis Living, our goal is to redefine senior living as we care for the personalized needs of each resident. We are proud of—and immensely grateful for—our many achievements and awards along the way.
Warm, secure memory-care neighborhoods with dementia-trained teams and Cognitive Compass programming.
Licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists bring personalized therapy right to your apartment.
Privacy-first AI that helps keep residents safe and confident in every community.
Chef-led kitchens with all-day service and hydration stations.
We help our team members carve a career path to success through a variety of programs and initiatives. We proudly promote from within and have clear career growth maps that our team members can follow.
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