The board of directors of Chicago-based Covenant Retirement Communities has named Terri Cunliffe as its chief executive officer, effective June 1. Cunliffe, who has served as CRC’s COO since 2010 and has been part of the organization for more than 25 years, succeeds current CEO Rick Fisk.
Beginning her career as a nursing home part-time receptionist, Cunliffe has held a series of progressive
leadership roles within CRC, including nursing home administrator and executive director at Covenant Village of Florida. “It has been a privilege to be a part of an organization that is committed to the Evangelical Covenant Church’s mission, and provides its employees the opportunity to impact the lives of others on a daily basis while practicing their faith at work,” said Cunliffe.
A licensed nursing home administrator in the state of Florida, Cunliffe has been an active leader in
LeadingAge Florida since 1995. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in long-term care administration from the University of Minnesota and a master’s degree in health services administration from Nova Southeastern University.