Leadership

Mr. Leer is President and Chief Executive Officer of AlerisLife, for which he had previously served as Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining AlerisLife, Mr. Leer served as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of Office Properties Income Trust and as Senior Vice President of The RMR Group LLC, where he has been responsible for the day to day oversight of the accounting and finance support functions of The RMR Group and its various affiliates. Previously, Mr. Leer held various accounting and finance positions at several multi-national Fortune 500 companies as well as the public accounting firm, Vitale, Caturano PC (predecessor to RSM). Mr. Leer is also a certified public accountant.

With over 20 years of senior living experience, Jenifer’s role as Executive Vice President brings the necessary industry knowledge and exposure to ensure Alerislife is committed to deliver the highest quality of care and service to our residents each and every day. Jenifer has held various operations roles in her career ranging from Executive Director to Chief Operating Officer at Sunrise Senior Living, Chief Operating Officer at ModernMD urgent care, President of SaVida Health and a Board Director at Lifespace senior living communities. Jenifer received a master’s degree in public administration, specializing in gerontology, and earned her doctorate in health administration. She holds various certifications applicable to the healthcare field, including a Mini MBA and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.

Kelley’s diverse career journey has been marked by a commitment to excellence in the legal field. She most recently served as General Counsel at Droplette Inc., a venture capital-backed beauty technology startup. In this capacity, she played a pivotal role in navigating legal landscapes and contributing to the company's success. Prior to Droplette, Kelley held key in-house legal positions at Dunkin’ Brands and Haemonetics.

Todd brings over 20 years of experience enabling business success through technology. Prior to joining AlerisLife in 2023, he served as Chief Information Officer of Dorel Juvenile Group, Inc. His previous leadership roles span a broad range of industries, including loyalty platforms, online gaming, and real estate valuation services. Todd holds a Bachelor of Arts in Classics from the College of the Holy Cross. When he's not at work, Todd likes to spend his time being a dad to four daughters and one dog.

Glennis joined AlerisLife in early 2024 after an award-winning retail career spanning several large, multi-unit industry leaders. At The GIANT Company, Glennis served as Senior Vice President, Customer Experience where she led an operations team of more than 35,000 members, serving millions of customers each year. During her 10 years at Ross Stores, Glennis rose from District Manager to Regional Vice President where she directed all aspects of operations, marketing, and merchandising in the Baltimore/DC markets. Earlier in her career, she led teams at Osco and SUPERVALU where her Six Sigma Black Belt certification helped drive data-driven operational excellence and efficiency.

Glennis, a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago, has also found time to train as an LPN and phlebotomist. She and her husband live in Chicago where she is actively involved in her church and the effort to combat food insecurity.

April has over 25 years of experience in senior living, specializing in operational excellence and team development. She holds a B.S. in Health Management from Howard University and an MBA in Management from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Beginning as an Executive Director in New York, she advanced to Regional Director of Operations and later Vice President of Operations for the East Coast, overseeing portfolios valued at over $300 million with nine years of consecutive growth. Her leadership spans markets from Canada to Florida, working with REITs and management companies to drive financial growth and cultural enhancement. Committed to a "people taking care of people" philosophy, April has led high-performing teams with strong engagement scores and was nominated for the prestigious McKnight Award.

With over 20 years of experience in healthcare management, Heather Gabilanes is a seasoned leader with a background as a registered nurse and deep expertise in clinical and community operations. She has held leadership roles including Wellness Director, Administrator, Regional Director, and VP of Clinical Operations, and is currently serving in that role at Aleris Life. Heather’s career spans senior care sectors such as Home Health, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing across the U.S. and Canada. She is known for leading interdisciplinary teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving operational success.

Her focus is on process improvement, quality care, and resident outcomes, while also supporting financial performance. She’s led wellness initiatives, team training programs, and EHR implementations. Passionate about empowering teams and making a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors, Heather is also active in state healthcare associations, clinical advisory boards, and community volunteer work.

With over 20 years in the senior housing industry, Tom has led both sales and operations at community, regional, and executive levels including roles as Vice President of Sales, Vice President of Operations and Senior Vice President of Operations at Sunrise Senior Living. Tom more recently held the role of Chief Operating Officer at Harmony Senior Services. Tom’s deep industry expertise and leadership makes him a key part of our mission to serve our residents and their families.