Our leadership
The people behind Revera carry a shared vision and passion: advocating for older adults in senior living and working to improve their lives.
Thomas G Wellner
President and Chief Executive Officer, Revera Inc.
Thomas Wellner is President and CEO of Revera. Since joining Revera in early 2014, Tom has led the organization through transformational changes, developing the company’s strategic direction to grow, innovate and lead in the sector. He has worked with a number of strategic partners in Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. to grow Revera’s portfolio to more than 500 properties internationally. The beginnings of his career at Eli Lilly, where he held a variety of global operational and leadership roles, have been followed by years of global experience in biotech, pharmaceuticals and health care services, having previously lead a number of organizations including LifeLabs, CML HealthCare and Therapure Biopharma. Tom holds an Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences from Queen’s University and has completed the ICD Directors Education Program at Rotman School of Management as well as executive education through Harvard Business School. He sits on the Boards of a number of public and private companies.
Glen Chow
Chief Financial Officer, Revera Inc.
Glen joined Revera in 2010 to lead the organization’s Corporate Finance, Treasury & Taxation teams. He is also responsible for all aspects of financial management, strategy, financial reporting, treasury and tax functions, capital raising via debt and capital markets as well as through equity and joint venture (JV) partnerships.
Glen has more than 30 years of experience in the North American and European corporate banking markets and has helped companies manage through growth and turn-around situations. Glen has held senior finance positions at Transcom Worldwide SA, The Hospital for Sick Children, Saint Laurent Paperboard and Rexel.
He holds a B.Com. in Finance from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Glen has more than 30 years of experience in the North American and European corporate banking markets and has helped companies manage through growth and turn-around situations. Glen has held senior finance positions at Transcom Worldwide SA, The Hospital for Sick Children, Saint Laurent Paperboard and Rexel.
He holds a B.Com. in Finance from the University of Toronto and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA).
Andrew Higgs
Senior Vice President, Asset Management, Revera Inc.
Andrew joined Revera in 2019 from the hospitality investment sector, after holding various management and consulting roles for hotel real estate portfolios throughout North America. Andrew has broad experience overseeing operationally intensive real estate assets across diverse geographies.
He currently manages Revera’s portfolio of Assets in Canada, the US, and the UK, and oversees capital allocation, and asset management functions in the organization.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BComm) from Ryerson University, with post-graduate studies in urban land economics.
He currently manages Revera’s portfolio of Assets in Canada, the US, and the UK, and oversees capital allocation, and asset management functions in the organization.
Andrew holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree (BComm) from Ryerson University, with post-graduate studies in urban land economics.
Heather Kirk
Chief Investment Officer, Revera Inc.
Heather has more than 20 years of broad real estate and capital markets experience, including asset management, mergers and acquisitions, investments, capital raising, and corporate strategy. Prior to joining Revera, Heather was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Groupe Sélection, where she spearheaded several strategic initiatives, including a significant corporate refinancing and the sale of a portfolio of seniors housing properties to Blackstone. Heather was previously Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cominar REIT, where she oversaw the REIT’s corporate finance, financial reporting, investment, and financing activities, as well as being an integral part of setting corporate strategy. Prior to her corporate career, Heather led BMO Capital Market’s Canadian Real Estate Equity Research team and spent 15 years in various equity research and real estate investment banking roles.
Heather holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University and is a CFA Charter holder. She is also a member of the Board of Trustees of Minto Apartment REIT serving on the REIT’s Audit and Compensation, Governance and Nominating Committees.
Kim Kowalik
Senior Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary, Revera Inc.
Since joining Revera in 2010, Kim has played a pivotal role in the organization’s Legal team as a trusted advisor and counsellor on a range of priorities, including advancing Revera’s Long Term Care redevelopment program. She has extensive experience in corporate and commercial law, including real estate transactions, mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, as well as health care regulatory matters.
A lawyer for nearly 20 years, Kim practiced law in the real estate group at Torys LLP prior to joining Revera. She holds an LLB and MBA from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Waterloo.
A lawyer for nearly 20 years, Kim practiced law in the real estate group at Torys LLP prior to joining Revera. She holds an LLB and MBA from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of Waterloo.
JP Cadeau
President, Revera Canada
Since joining Revera in 2012, JP has held progressively senior roles spanning strategy, operations and investment management. In 2019, he joined a leading family office-owned rental company as President & CEO, where he led the organization through a period of significant transformation. JP rejoined Revera in 2021 as SVP Government Relations and Strategic Initiatives, supporting the Office of the CEO across a range of corporate strategic projects as well as regulatory engagement and advocacy initiatives, and was promoted to the role of President, Revera Canada on January 1, 2022.
Earlier in his career JP was a management consultant focused on health system strategy, and he worked at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. JP graduated from Western University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Earlier in his career JP was a management consultant focused on health system strategy, and he worked at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. JP graduated from Western University and holds a Master of Business Administration from the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Brooke Allen
Senior Vice President - Strategic Operations, Revera Canada
Since joining Revera in 2015, Brooke has helped drive operational excellence, strategic priorities and resident experience in both Long Term Care and Retirement. As Vice-President, Strategic Operations & Emergency Response, she led operations at Revera’s long term care homes across Canada and was a core driver of the organization’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She also supported the opening of Revera’s first redeveloped long term care home. She transitioned to Retirement in 2022, leading strategic operations and supporting a diverse team of over 7,000 team members dedicated to delivering exceptional care and more living to seniors.
A values-driven team leader and mentor, Brooke’s more than 20 years of healthcare experience includes senior roles at LifeLabs, Cira Medical Services, and MediSys Corporate Health.
A values-driven team leader and mentor, Brooke’s more than 20 years of healthcare experience includes senior roles at LifeLabs, Cira Medical Services, and MediSys Corporate Health.
John Beaney
Chief Operating Officer, Revera Canada
Since joining Revera in 2010, John has led several strategic transformations, delivering strong results across the company’s areas of business, with senior roles in Home Health, Long Term Care, and Retirement.
A proactive and results-oriented people leader, John is a true believer in teamwork and collaboration to deliver growth and an exceptional resident and employee experience. He is an avid public speaker who addresses large and small groups, and regularly coaches others on public speaking.
Prior to joining Revera, John held leadership roles with Chartwell and Schlegel Villages, and international leadership roles in the communications & technology sector in Asia Pacific, Europe & North America, including IBM. He has served on the Boards of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Ontario Long Term Care Association. John attended Herts University in England, where he studied in the Bachelor of Science program with a focus on electronics and manufacturing.
A proactive and results-oriented people leader, John is a true believer in teamwork and collaboration to deliver growth and an exceptional resident and employee experience. He is an avid public speaker who addresses large and small groups, and regularly coaches others on public speaking.
Prior to joining Revera, John held leadership roles with Chartwell and Schlegel Villages, and international leadership roles in the communications & technology sector in Asia Pacific, Europe & North America, including IBM. He has served on the Boards of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association, and the Ontario Long Term Care Association. John attended Herts University in England, where he studied in the Bachelor of Science program with a focus on electronics and manufacturing.
Joe Belinsky
Chief Information Officer, Revera Canada
Revera Canada’s investment in Information Technology has placed the organization at the forefront of the seniors living sector. Leading the IT portfolio is Joe Belinsky, who joined Revera in 2020. Leveraging a cloud-first integration approach, Joe’s teams support and manage the current and future digital and technology requirements of the organization. Joe provides thought leadership and innovative solutions on how technology can support better experiences for our communities and the residents in our care.
Joe has more than 20 years of progressive experience leading technology functions at various companies including, Moneris Solutions, AGF Investments, and CIBC.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from University of Redlands and an MBA from the University of Wales.
Joe has more than 20 years of progressive experience leading technology functions at various companies including, Moneris Solutions, AGF Investments, and CIBC.
He holds a Bachelor of Science from University of Redlands and an MBA from the University of Wales.
Dr. Rhonda Collins
Chief Medical Officer, Revera Canada
Dr. Rhonda Collins was the first Chief Medical Officer in the senior living sector in Canada. She has spent the past decade of her career focused on improving the lives of older adults. She is passionate about demystifying dementia, abolishing ageism and squashing stigma.
Dr. Collins is a family physician with a certificate of added competence in Care of the Elderly from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She is a graduate of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, where she is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She currently serves as Vice President of Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians, as well as the Chair of the Medical Director Course Committee and served a four-year term on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer Society Niagara. She is currently pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration.
Dr. Collins is a family physician with a certificate of added competence in Care of the Elderly from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. She is a graduate of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine at McMaster University, where she is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She currently serves as Vice President of Ontario Long Term Care Clinicians, as well as the Chair of the Medical Director Course Committee and served a four-year term on the Board of Directors for Alzheimer Society Niagara. She is currently pursuing an Executive Master of Business Administration.
Wendy Gilmour
Senior Vice President, Long Term Care, Revera Canada
Wendy Gilmour leads Revera’s Long Term Care division, which employs more than 12,000 people dedicated to providing high quality, compassionate care to more than 10,000 seniors across Canada.
Wendy joined Revera in 2014, bringing her deep experience in leading private and public sector healthcare organizations. Prior to Revera, she served as Senior Vice President of Operations at CML Healthcare, and Vice President of Clinical Support Services at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Wendy serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Long Term Care Association. She holds an MBA from the University of Alberta.
Wendy joined Revera in 2014, bringing her deep experience in leading private and public sector healthcare organizations. Prior to Revera, she served as Senior Vice President of Operations at CML Healthcare, and Vice President of Clinical Support Services at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.
Wendy serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Long Term Care Association. She holds an MBA from the University of Alberta.
Mark Spencer
Chief People Officer, Revera Canada
As Chief People Officer, Mark leads Human Resources and Communications for Revera’s Retirement and Long Term Care managed business. In his more than 10 years at Revera, Mark has played a key role in building the organization’s HR function and culture and has led some of the organization’s most important initiatives during his tenure. Mark is a trusted counsellor, who puts people at the centre of everything Revera does.
Prior to joining Revera in 2010, Mark worked in a broad range of Human Resource Management areas in multiple industry sectors, including transportation, financial services, and retail.
Mark is an active member of several industry panels and professional associations.
Prior to joining Revera in 2010, Mark worked in a broad range of Human Resource Management areas in multiple industry sectors, including transportation, financial services, and retail.
Mark is an active member of several industry panels and professional associations.
Thanesh Yogarajah
Senior Vice President, Finance, Revera Canada
Thanesh Yogarajah joined Revera in 2019 and provides oversight and strategic leadership to Revera Canada’s FP&A, accounting, revenue management & data analytics, tax, treasury and accounting teams, as well as the strategic sourcing function. Thanesh previously held various finance, strategy and operations roles with LifeLabs, and brings more than 20 years of experience in the market research, retail, consumer industrial and healthcare sectors.
Thanesh is focused on aligning the strategic direction of Finance to support great operations. Originally drawn to Revera by personal experience supporting seniors, he believes having an operations and customer-centric perspective in decision-making supports both quality and performance, which ultimately benefits residents, employees and stakeholders.
Thanesh graduated from the University of Toronto’s Management Program and holds a Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) degree, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations, and has served on the Financial Liaison Committee of the Ontario Long Term Care Association.
Thanesh is focused on aligning the strategic direction of Finance to support great operations. Originally drawn to Revera by personal experience supporting seniors, he believes having an operations and customer-centric perspective in decision-making supports both quality and performance, which ultimately benefits residents, employees and stakeholders.
Thanesh graduated from the University of Toronto’s Management Program and holds a Bachelors of Business Administration (BBA) degree, Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designations, and has served on the Financial Liaison Committee of the Ontario Long Term Care Association.
Our mission
Our mission is to enhance lives with choices in community living, warm hospitality and compassionate care.
Our Vision
Revera’s vision is to celebrate the ageless spirit of people through service and innovation.
Celebrate: We will recognize, praise and revere each other and everyone we serve. We will celebrate people in every interaction.
Ageless spirit: Everyone is a person first, regardless of age or capabilities. We will value each individual, and nurture their mind, body and ageless spirit.
People: We will have a positive, heartfelt impact on the lives of the people we touch.
Service: We will go above and beyond to make each person feel important and appreciated. We will anticipate needs and exceed expectations. We will serve as we want to be served.
Innovation: We will be bold. We will continuously improve and expand to be innovative leaders in ways big and small.
Our Values
Our core values are the foundation of our company and set the standard for everything we do.
Respect – We champion diversity and work to help everyone feel valued.
Integrity – We step up and do the right thing, and take personal accountability for our actions.
Compassion – We attempt to see the world through the eyes of others and look for opportunities to interact with kindness. We strive to emotionally connect with residents and each other.
Excellence – We are committed to ongoing learning and development, continuous improvement and being the best at everything we do.
The Revera difference
We are the only company that has a Chief Elder Officer, 101-year-old Hazel McCallion, who provides input and guidance to help us develop programs and services that enrich the lives of older adults; a Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Rhonda Collins, who helps us exceed quality care standards across our operations; and a $20 million Innovators in Aging fund that invests in innovations that improve the aging experience.
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