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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 10, 2024
Magnolia Manor Announces New President & CEO
Pictured: Hill Fort, New President & CEO of Magnolia Manor
Magnolia Manor Home Office, Americus, GA, July 10, 2024 – On July 10, 2024, Mark Johnson (Chairman of the Magnolia Manor Board of Trustees) and the Magnolia Manor Board of Trustees announced that Hill Fort will become President & CEO of Magnolia Manor effective October 1, 2024, following the retirement of Magnolia Manor’s current President & CEO, Mark R. Todd.
Magnolia Manor’s Board of Trustees began working with a national recruiting firm that specializes in long-term care executive leadership. A nationwide search was conducted for the best candidate to fill this crucial role. In-person interviews were recently conducted by Magnolia Manor’s Board of Trustees and corporate leadership team. From these interviews, it was clear that Fort was the best person to step into the top leadership role for the organization.
Fort is only the fourth person charged with leading Magnolia Manor as the President & CEO in the organization’s 65-year history. He follows a rich legacy of leadership in those who have come before him, most especially Todd, whose career at Magnolia Manor spans 39 years of service to the organization, including more than 29 years as the President & CEO.
Fort has been a licensed Nursing Home Administrator since 1996. He and his family moved from Columbus, Georgia to Americus when he joined the Magnolia Manor organization in 2004 as the Administrator for the Magnolia Manor of Americus Nursing Center. In 2008, he became the Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Magnolia Manor and has served in that role for the past 16 years. Fort’s expertise in the field of long-term care is widely recognized throughout the industry and state.
“Hill has proven his dedication to the Magnolia Manor organization, to the quality care of the residents, and to leading with integrity. His expertise, experience, dedication, and leadership make him a natural fit to take the helm as the next President & CEO at Magnolia Manor,” stated Mark Todd, current Magnolia Manor President & CEO.
“We appreciate the staff and caregivers who work hard every day to provide quality services and care to the residents entrusted to us at Magnolia Manor. We are thankful for Mark’s vision and servant leadership as President & CEO over the last 29 years. In addition, we look forward with anticipation and excitement as Hill leads us as our next President & CEO. This is a natural next step for him as he continues to make an impact within our organization and the long-term care industry,” stated Mark Johnson, Chairman of the Magnolia Manor Board of Trustees.
“I’m grateful and honored to the board for their confidence in me. It’s been a privilege to be a part of the Magnolia Manor organization for the past 20 years. I look forward to helping Magnolia Manor sustain our momentum as a quality provider in the long-term care industry,” stated Fort.
ABOUT MAGNOLIA MANOR
Headquartered in Americus, Georgia, Magnolia Manor is a faith-based, tax-exempt, not-for-profit organization affiliated with the Methodist Church. Magnolia Manor was established in 1959 and employs almost 900 staff who serve about 1,200 senior adults daily throughout South Georgia. Services at our nine locations are open to all persons, regardless of denominational affiliation. We provide various levels of care, including Independent Living, Catered Care, Personal Care, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitative Therapy, and specialized Memory Care.
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