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.
Meet our leadership
Thomas G Wellner
President and Chief Executive Officer
Thomas Wellner is President and CEO of Revera. Since joining Revera in early 2014, Mr. Wellner 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. Mr. Wellner 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.
John Beaney
Senior Vice President – Retirement
Since joining Revera in 2010, Mr. Beaney has been a leader in driving transformational strategic initiatives and delivering strong results across the company’s areas of business, with senior roles in Home Health, Long Term Care, and Retirement.
Mr. Beaney is a true believer in the power of the team, prioritizing collaboration aimed at making the resident experience as positive as possible. He is an avid public speaker, and regularly provides training to large and small groups so he can coach others and learn with them.
Prior to joining Revera, Mr. Beaney 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. Mr. Beaney attended Herts University in England, where he studied in the Bachelor of Science program with a focus on electronics and manufacturing.
Mr. Beaney is a true believer in the power of the team, prioritizing collaboration aimed at making the resident experience as positive as possible. He is an avid public speaker, and regularly provides training to large and small groups so he can coach others and learn with them.
Prior to joining Revera, Mr. Beaney 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. Mr. Beaney attended Herts University in England, where he studied in the Bachelor of Science program with a focus on electronics and manufacturing.
Cathie Brow
Senior Vice President, Human Resources & Communications
Before joining Revera in 2008, Cathie Brow held managerial and executive positions in the health care and hospitality sectors. That included leadership roles with Humber River Hospital in Toronto, and Starwood Hotels and Resorts.
Ms. Brow’s passion is helping to create respectful and rewarding workplaces, where people can reach their potential, provide great service, and meet their goals and those of the company. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Economics from York University, a Masters of Industrial Relations from University of Toronto, and a Certificate in Best Practices in Leadership from Harvard Business School.
Ms. Brow’s passion is helping to create respectful and rewarding workplaces, where people can reach their potential, provide great service, and meet their goals and those of the company. She holds a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Economics from York University, a Masters of Industrial Relations from University of Toronto, and a Certificate in Best Practices in Leadership from Harvard Business School.
Frank Cerrone
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Mr. Cerrone joined Revera in 1998. As a corporate & commercial lawyer, he has extensive experience in the health care sector, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. He was previously the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Retirement Residences Real Estate Investment Trust. At Revera, he serves as a trusted advisor with respect to all legal matters.
After pursuing a double major in English and Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Mr. Cerrone graduated with his Juris Doctor (JD/LLB) from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1985 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 1987. Mr. Cerrone graduated with a Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) from the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, in 2014.
After pursuing a double major in English and Philosophy at the University of Toronto, Mr. Cerrone graduated with his Juris Doctor (JD/LLB) from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1985 and was called to the bar in Ontario in 1987. Mr. Cerrone graduated with a Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) from the Faculty of Law, University of Toronto, in 2014.
Dr. Rhonda Collins
Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Rhonda Collins brings passion and expertise in memory care, dementia, falls prevention and clinical quality improvement to the role of Chief Medical Officer – a first for the seniors living sector in Canada.
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 has been lead physician for the Outpatient Primary Care Memory Clinic at Shaver Hotel Dieu Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines, and Medical Director and attending physician for several long term care homes in the Niagara Region. She regularly consults on neuropsychiatric behaviours of dementia for the Niagara Seniors Mental Health Outreach program. She is Associate Clinical Professor with the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University School of Medicine where she developed and leads a Care of the Elderly rotation for family medicine residents.
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 has been lead physician for the Outpatient Primary Care Memory Clinic at Shaver Hotel Dieu Health and Rehabilitation Centre in St. Catharines, and Medical Director and attending physician for several long term care homes in the Niagara Region. She regularly consults on neuropsychiatric behaviours of dementia for the Niagara Seniors Mental Health Outreach program. She is Associate Clinical Professor with the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University School of Medicine where she developed and leads a Care of the Elderly rotation for family medicine residents.
Wendy Gilmour
Senior Vice President, Long Term Care
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.
Ms. Gilmour 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.
Ms. Gilmour serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Long Term Care Association. She holds an MBA from the University of Alberta.
Ms. Gilmour 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.
Ms. Gilmour serves on the Board of Directors of the Ontario Long Term Care Association. She holds an MBA from the University of Alberta.
Jim Hardy
Chief Corporate Development Officer and Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Jim Hardy leads Revera’s corporate development and mergers and acquisitions activity, as well as the company’s corporate finance and capital strategy. As CFO, he also provides strategic leadership to Revera’s finance and accounting functions and teams.
Prior to joining Revera in 2013, Mr. Hardy held senior finance positions at Public Mobile, Sprint Canada, National Bank Financial and TD Securities TD Bank Group. He has served on several corporate and charitable boards. Mr. Hardy holds a BA in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, an MBA, with distinction, from the Ivey School of Business, and an ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors program at the Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto.
Prior to joining Revera in 2013, Mr. Hardy held senior finance positions at Public Mobile, Sprint Canada, National Bank Financial and TD Securities TD Bank Group. He has served on several corporate and charitable boards. Mr. Hardy holds a BA in Electrical Engineering from the University of British Columbia, an MBA, with distinction, from the Ivey School of Business, and an ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors program at the Rotman School of Business, University of Toronto.
Janice Lin
Chief Investment Officer
Janice Lin provides leadership, oversight, and direction for Revera’s growing global Investment Management, Property Development, and Asset Management priorities. Working with Revera’s growing network of best-in-class capital and development partners, she is helping to advance the company’s drive to expand its geographic footprint through growth in key markets in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.
Before joining Revera, Ms. Lin held senior investment and real estate roles at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and at Canyon Capital Advisors in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Before joining Revera, Ms. Lin held senior investment and real estate roles at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and at Canyon Capital Advisors in Los Angeles, California. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Steve Paraskevopoulos
Chief Technology Officer
Steve Paraskevopoulos leads Revera’s information technology and data analytics teams as well as the company’s project management office. He also heads the company’s innovation team, which is focused on finding new solutions to improve the lives of older adults; the team’s priorities include Revera’s Innovators in Aging program, a $20 million commitment to invest in innovation for seniors.
Mr. Paraskevopoulos joined Revera in 2011. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience bringing technology to life at various companies such as MDS Inc., AB Sciex and Lucent Technologies. He takes a practical approach to using technology and data as enablers of business success and drivers of innovation and competitive advantage. Mr. Paraskevopoulos holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from McMaster University.
Mr. Paraskevopoulos joined Revera in 2011. He has more than 20 years of leadership experience bringing technology to life at various companies such as MDS Inc., AB Sciex and Lucent Technologies. He takes a practical approach to using technology and data as enablers of business success and drivers of innovation and competitive advantage. Mr. Paraskevopoulos holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from McMaster University.
Rich Sutter
Senior Vice President, Finance
Rich Sutter leads Revera’s accounting and financial planning and analysis teams, and also has responsibility for the procurement function. Before joining Revera in 2007, he advised the company as an Associate Partner of accounting firm KPMG. After becoming familiar with Revera as a consultant, he says he was eager to join a company that makes such a difference in the lives of the people it serves.
Mr. Sutter is focused on aligning the strategic direction of finance with Revera’s operations and support functions. He says getting performance right, in terms of quality client service and the financial strength of the company, helps Revera to meet the needs of stakeholders and clients alike. Mr. Sutter graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, and holds the designations of Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.
Mr. Sutter is focused on aligning the strategic direction of finance with Revera’s operations and support functions. He says getting performance right, in terms of quality client service and the financial strength of the company, helps Revera to meet the needs of stakeholders and clients alike. Mr. Sutter graduated from Wilfrid Laurier University with an Honours Bachelor of Business Administration, and holds the designations of Chartered Accountant and Chartered Business Valuator.
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, 98-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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