Marty Smith provides strategic leadership for talent acquisition and workforce strategy across Aviva Senior Living’s growing portfolio of independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. He partners with executive leaders to attract exceptional talent, strengthen hiring processes, and build high-performing teams that support organizational growth.

With a proven track record in talent acquisition, Marty is recognized for identifying top talent and connecting professionals with opportunities where they can thrive while making a meaningful impact. He was recognized as a Top Rated Recruiter of the Year, placing him among the top one percent of recruiters nationwide on LinkedIn, and has consistently exceeded performance goals throughout his career.

Known for his collaborative leadership style, Marty works closely with hiring managers and senior leaders to align talent strategies with business objectives, enhance recruiting outcomes, and strengthen workforce planning. His relationship-focused approach and strategic perspective have made him a trusted partner in building engaged, high-performing teams across the organization.

Marty holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Western Michigan University and is Lean Six Sigma White Belt certified.

Shayne Ritchey serves as Regional Director of Facilities, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in the senior living industry. With a strong technical foundation in construction, electrical systems, HVAC, and plumbing, Shayne is known for his ability to diagnose complex facility challenges and implement practical, high-quality solutions.

He began his career in operations, most recently serving as Director of Facility Operations before earning his promotion to VP — a move that reflects both his technical expertise and leadership capability. His deep understanding of building systems, combined with operational insight, allows him to bridge the gap between frontline maintenance and executive-level strategy.

Guido Schuldberg began his culinary career in Argentina, where he worked his way up from an entry-level kitchen position to Executive Chef. Those early years built a strong foundation in discipline, teamwork, and respect for the culinary craft.

After moving to the United States in 2000, he rebuilt his career from the ground up and expanded his experience beyond the kitchen into broader operational leadership roles across restaurants, hotels, and senior living communities.

A significant chapter of his career was at the Westin St. Francis in San Francisco, where he spent 11 years. He began as an Assistant Outlet Manager and was promoted to Director of Venues, overseeing all food and beverage operations outside of banquets at the historic hotel.

Throughout his career, Guido has been driven by a passion for hospitality, a commitment to developing people, and a focus on creating meaningful guest and team experiences.

Deanna Hayes is a seasoned senior living leader with deep expertise in operational turnarounds, team development, and quality care delivery. As Regional Vice President of Operations for Aviva Senior Living, she is known for transforming struggling communities into stable, high-performing environments through disciplined operational practices, strong leadership, and a clear focus on resident-centered care.

With a strong background in turnaround operations, Deanna brings exceptional problem-solving ability and a results-driven mindset to every community she supports. She specializes in identifying operational gaps, stabilizing census and financial performance, and building accountable leadership teams that can sustain long-term success.

Deanna fosters a culture where every team member understands their role in the mission of providing exceptional care. She believes that strong systems, clear expectations, and empowered staff create communities where both residents and employees thrive.

Her professional credentials reflect a broad and practical skill set in senior living leadership and compliance. She is a Licensed Executive Director, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Trainer, Master Life Coach, and a Food Protection Manager and Proctor. These qualifications support her commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, staff development, and high-quality dementia care.

Through her leadership, Deanna continues to elevate operational performance while ensuring that compassion, dignity, and service remain at the center of every resident experience.

Matt Kessler serves as Executive Vice President of Operations, bringing a track record of leading complex, multi-community portfolios to stronger revenue performance and operational efficiency. With deep expertise in occupancy growth, expense management, and team development, he drives results through disciplined execution and clear performance expectations.

As controller, Stacey Hess oversees the accounting functions for all Lloyd Jones subsidiaries and divisions. She also manages cash and is responsible for risk management. For the past ten years, she had been the controller for affiliate Finlay Management, prior to its merger with Lloyd Jones. There she was responsible for all property accounting and financial reporting as well as tax and audits.

Stacey’s background includes fifteen years of public accounting where she specialized in corporate taxation and small business accounting. In addition, she has experience in financial statement auditing.

Stacey graduated magna cum laude, from Dowling College in New York with a Bachelor of Arts in accounting and has been a Certified Public Accountant since 1989.  

As President and Chief Executive Officer of Lloyd Jones, Jimmy Carrion is responsible for the oversight of all of Lloyd Jones’ subsidiaries, with a special focus on Aviva Senior Living. Previously senior vice president of investor relations, Jimmy has been with the company since 2020.

Having worked closely with former Chairman/CEO, Chris Finlay, Jimmy has been involved in every aspect of the business from investor relations, investment acquisitions and underwriting, to senior-housing asset management.

His 15-year career has focused on operations and investment management, starting with the Atlanta Razorback Sports Complex of the North American Soccer League where he served as director of operations for the facility.

From there, he worked in the construction industry as director of sales and operations for a construction management firm.

Prior to joining Lloyd Jones, Jimmy served as regional business development manager of OYO USA, the second-largest hotel chain in the world Jimmy holds a bachelor’s degree in international business from Georgia State University and is fully bilingual.

Tina is a seasoned clinical executive with over 20 years of healthcare experience. She began her career in senior living as a direct caregiver, completing LPN and RN school and moving into Director of Nursing, Regional Director of Care, and Divisional Vice President of Care roles. She prides herself on having a collaborative approach and building relationships and teams. She has gained 11 years of multi-site experience from her time at Enlivant, Elmcroft, and Eclipse Senior Living. Tina has dedicated her career to serving seniors and ensuring excellent care, standards, and outcomes.

Tina holds a B.S. degree in registered nursing from Chamberlain University.

Chris Finlay began investing in real estate early in his career as a commercial airline pilot with Eastern Airlines. Casual investing soon evolved into a major commercial real estate business, and in 1983 Chris resigned from Eastern to concentrate exclusively on the Finlay Company. During the ensuing years, Chris grew the company into one of the largest real estate firms in New England.

In 1990, he began to focus on real estate development and over the next fifteen years developed, constructed, and managed approximately 40 multifamily and senior housing communities and luxury condominiums.

The Great Recession of 2008 provided numerous investment opportunities in the multifamily arena, and after a few years of investing for his own account, Chris established Lloyd Jones to offer outside investors an opportunity to participate in his acquisitions. A few years later, he added senior living and development subsidiaries to capitalize on the exploding demand for senior housing. More recently, seeing acquisition opportunities in the hospitality industry, he added a hotel investment division.

Today, Chris leverages his successful 40-year track record and experience to lead Lloyd Jones and all its subsidiaries as Executive Chairman.

Chris’s education includes Upper Canada College and post-graduate studies at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He has also completed extensive industry training. He is on the board of the National Multifamily Housing Council, a member of The American Seniors Housing Association, and a strong supporter of Shelters to Shutters, a non-profit organized to connect individuals facing homelessness to opportunities for employment and housing within the multifamily community.