09/10/2026

LeadingAge Ohio Welcomes New Board Members, Thanks Returning and Outgoing Leaders

LeadingAge Ohio welcomes five new members to its Board of Directors and recognizes two outgoing members for their contributions. Board members volunteer their time and expertise to provide strategic oversight and guide LeadingAge Ohio’s work on behalf of mission-driven aging services providers across Ohio.

New Board Members

• Kara Allread, Senior VP & COO, Brethren Retirement Community
• Kendra Urdzik, President & CEO, Judson Services, Inc.
• Andrea Hale, CEO, Valley Hospice
• Laura Farrell, VP of Healthcare Operations & Senior ED of Trinity Community at Beavercreek, United Church Homes
• Kent Anderson, President & CEO, Ohio’s Hospice

Exiting Board Members

• Gayle Mattson, President & CEO, Hospice of Cincinnati
• Ann Conn, CEO, McGregor
• Dave Mannion, CEO & CFO, Copeland Oaks
• Kristi Strawser, Executive Director, Everheart Hospice

LeadingAge Ohio congratulates its new board members and extends sincere thanks to our current board members for continuing to volunteer their time and expertise in service to the association and its members. We are equally grateful to Gayle and Ann for their leadership, counsel and years of service as they conclude their terms on the board.