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Kalamazoo, Mich. – Betsy Standish has accepted the position of Executive Director for The Fountains at Bronson Place, 1700 Bronson Way, announced Chris Casteel, Managing Director for Watermark Retirement Communities. No stranger to The Fountains, from 2000 to 2003 Standish served as Administrator of The Springs at Bronson Place, the licensed skilled nursing center affiliated with The Fountains. She gained additional leadership experience as Administrator of Friendship Village in Kalamazoo and most recently as CEO of Vista Grande Villa in Jackson, MI.

“We’re thrilled to have Betsy back,” said Casteel. “Her familiarity with The Fountains and with Watermark has made it a very easy transition for all concerned.”

Standish fills shoes recently vacated by Heather Rufo. With the community since its opening day, January 2nd, 1990, Rufo received many honors from Watermark during her 21-year tenure. Standish had likewise been honored by Watermark as Administrator of the Year during her three-year tenure.

A member of Society for the Advancement of Gerontological Environments, American College of Health Care Administrators, Michigan Health Alert Network, Aging Services of Michigan and the Health Care Association of Michigan, Standish recently underwent additional training at Watermark’s national headquarters in Arizona prior to commencing her new role with The Fountains at Bronson Place.

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