Your health and wellbeing are our primary concern. We have been closely monitoring and evaluating the COVID-19 situation, paying careful attention to CDC and state/local authorities' guidance on meetings and live events. To that end, we've decided to hold the McKnight's Women of Distinction as a virtual event on July 28 and 29. We are excited to celebrate our 2020 honorees and promise to offer the same inspiring experience. Please stay tuned as we communicate new updates in the upcoming weeks. Thank you for your continuous support during this time.  

McKnight's Long-Term Care News and McKnight's Senior Living are thrilled once again to be recognizing women leaders in the seniors housing and care fields who inspire others and have such powerful effects on the lives of the individuals they serve. This tremendous amount of talent deserves to be acknowledged. 

The second-anniversary class will add new inductees — both Hall of Honor members and Rising Stars. At the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Virtual Awards Celebration and Forum, you’ll have the opportunity to celebrate their achievements, hear the stories behind their professional successes and get their takes on the issues that are most relevant to women leaders working in long-term care today. The Women of Distinction events also provide the rare opportunity to simultaneously learn from, listen to and engage with the industry’s A-list leaders. Professionals with all levels of experience will have the chance to network with their peers. Individuals allied with the industry in other ways will also be able to interact with a wealth of potential partners.  

Wendy Simpson
President, CEO and Chairman
LTC Properties 

Simpson has been President and CEO of LTC Properties since 2007 and was appointed Chairman of the real estate investment trust’s board in 2013. She had been elected to the board in 1995 and joined the company as Vice Chairman in 2000. Simpson also formerly was Chief Financial Officer of the REIT. LTC invests in assisted living and skilled nursing real estate through triple-net lease transactions, mortgage loans and other investments. Properties are located in more than half of the states, with the highest concentrations of properties located in Texas, Michigan, Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Wisconsin, California, Ohio, Illinois and Kentucky.

Simpson has more than 25 years of experience in healthcare-related businesses. Before joining LTC, she held executive positions in public companies owning and operating long-term acute-care hospitals, home health agencies, acute care hospitals and psychiatric hospitals. Simpson began her career in public accounting. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from Northern Illinois University.

For sponsorship opportunities please reach out to Denise DeVito at Denise.DeVito@mcknights.com