Vista Prairie Communities Names Jennifer Marcus Regional Director of Operations
Vista Prairie Communities Names Jennifer Marcus Regional Director of Operations
March 13, 2023
Vista Prairie Communities (VPC), a nonprofit provider of assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin, is pleased to announce that Jennifer Marcus has been promoted to the newly created position of Regional Director of Operations. Jennie transitions to the new post from her current service as Executive Director of Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in Willmar, MN, where she has excelled since 2019. She will serve in both capacities until her successor is named. In her new role, she will lead the executive directors at each Vista Prairie senior living community to help ensure they fulfill the organization’s mission of compassionate care in joy-filled environments. “We are delighted that Jennie has accepted the challenge of this important new organizational role,” said VPC Executive Vice President and COO Anna Petersmeyer, to whom Jennie will report. “She has the experience in senior living that we need in this role, as well as deep trust from all her fellow executive directors.” Addressing her colleagues, Jennie said, “I’m excited to begin my journey, supporting our communities and streamlining processes.”
Jennie brings more than 20 years of experience managing organizations that serve older adults and people with disabilities. She is a Licensed Assisted Living Director with advanced certifications from the University of Minnesota. Her undergraduate degree is from Minnesota State University in Mankato.
About Vista Prairie Communities
Vista Prairie is a nonprofit organization that owns eight senior living communities, providing compassionate care and joy-filled environments for older adults. Its services include assisted living, independent living, memory care and care suites in Minnesota, Iowa, Ohio and Wisconsin. For more than 25 years VPC has been dedicated to the highest possible quality, striving to provide innovative and relevant services through collaborative partnerships; making a significant difference in the lives of those we serve and their loved ones.