Solera Senior Living, a Denver-based operator, developer and investor of next generation senior living communities across the U.S., is marking its nine-year anniversary with a series of leadership promotions and new strategic appointments that reinforce its continued growth trajectory and people-first philosophy.
The company announced several internal promotions, including two C-suite appointments, a new operations specialist, and the creation of a key role in asset management—all designed to strengthen its infrastructure and elevate performance as Solera expands its national footprint.
C-Suite Promotions Signal Strategic Growth
Brittany Patrick has been promoted to Chief Investment Officer. Since joining Solera in 2021, she has led transformative investment efforts, identifying and executing on acquisitions, developments, mergers and acquisition, and third-party management opportunities. With over a decade of hospitality experience, Patrick has developed a strong network of capital partners and built a proven track record of aligning growth strategies with Solera’s mission and investment philosophy. Phil Lord has been elevated to Chief Operating Officer after demonstrating exceptional leadership in multiple operational roles since 2021. His influence on new community launches, operational performance, and company culture has positioned Solera for continued excellence in resident care, team development, and service innovation.
Culture-Driven Promotions Fuel Innovation
Kristen Burman has been promoted to Corporate Director of Culinary Experience, a newly created role. Her background in luxury hospitality and her impact since joining in 2022 have helped reshape culinary programming across Solera communities. Known for her creativity and collaboration with residents, Burman has pioneered pop-up dining concepts, championed quality ingredients, and raised the bar on culinary standards in senior living. Lisa Joy, who has served as the Executive Director at The Reserve at Lake Austin for the past three years, has been promoted to Operations Specialist. Joy successfully opened and stabilized one of Solera’s flagship communities and is known for her strong leadership, operational expertise, and ability to foster a culture of excellence. In this new role, she will support community teams with systems alignment, best practices, and operational consistency across the portfolio.
New Hire Brings Sophisticated Asset Oversight
With the creation of a new executive position, Vice President of Asset Management, Solera welcomes Samantha Harmond to the team. Harmond brings deep expertise in portfolio performance analysis, capital planning, and investor reporting across real estate asset classes. Her background in finance, combined with a strategic mindset and a passion for data-driven performance, will enhance Solera’s investor relations platform and ensure transparency, alignment, and value creation as the company scales.
“As we reflect on our nine-year journey, this is more than a celebration—it’s a launching point for our next chapter,” said Adam Kaplan, Founder and CEO of Solera. “These promotions and new additions underscore our commitment to people and performance. We’re incredibly proud of our team and excited about the energy, innovation, and leadership that Brittany, Phil, Kristen, Lisa, and Samantha bring to the table.”
Solera’s strong leadership culture, operational excellence, and investment acumen continue to drive its position as one of the most forward-thinking companies in the senior living space.
In the past several months, Solera has made two significant acquisitions under the leadership of Kaplan that have grown its portfolio to 14 senior living communities across nine states. The company first acquired BrightView Bethesda Woodmont, now re-branded as Modena Reserve at Bethesda, from BrightView Senior Living. Subsequently, Solera acquired SageLife Senior Living, including Plush Mills, Daylesford Crossing, and Echo Lake in Pennsylvania, Village Crossing at Worman’s Mill in Maryland, and Artisan at Hudson in Massachusetts.
These properties join an already robust line up of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities that includes Edgeworth Park at New Town (Williamsburg, Virginia), Hunters Woods at Trails Edge (Reston, Virginia), Lumina Las Vegas (Las Vegas, Nevada), Modena Cherry Creek (Denver, Colorado), Modena Reserve at Kensington (Kensington, Maryland), Reserve at Lake Austin (Austin, Texas), Trulee Evanston(Evanston, Illinois), and The Willows at Raleigh (Raleigh, North Carolina).
For more information on Solera or for inquiries relating to future senior living investments, acquisitions, third party management, or development opportunities, contact Brittany Patrick at LiveExceptional@SoleraSeniorLiving.com.
About Solera Senior Living
Solera Senior Living, based in Denver, is an operator, developer and investor of next generation senior living communities across the U.S. Solera’s current portfolio features communities operating in Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia. Solera has developed a reputation as the leading provider for hospitality services, innovative technologies and the integration of new care models. For more information visit SoleraSeniorLiving.com.
