Forward-Thinking Executives with Solid Senior Health Care Experience

Executives in senior health care today need new skills to manage the economic and demographic issues shaping our society. Senior health care executives now need to be able to balance short-term senior health care planning with long-term insight and vision, to properly prepare for the "Silver Tsunami," when the first baby boomers will turn 65 years old in 2011. Thankfully, we can confidently say that the Avamere Family of Companies leadership team owns these necessary skills, and is comprised of a solid group of forward-thinking and experienced senior health care executives.

Rick Miller

In 1995, Rick acquired his first nursing home in Hillsboro, Oregon. He went on to build one of the most respected senior health care companies in the Northwest. As CEO, he leads upward of 4,000 team members and provides strategic direction to achieve the Avamere Family of Companies' mission, objectives and annual goals. Together with his strong leadership team, Rick provides a great supportive presence and ensures the Avamere Family of Companies 40+ independent companies meet their strategic goals and objectives, as established by the Avamere Family of Companies Board of Directors.

In addition, Rick serves as chair to both the American Health Care Association (AHCA), and the Oregon Health Care Association (OHCA). He also serves on the boards of the National Center for Assisted-Living (NCAL), Vigilan Inc., Identity Safe Guard, and Off-the-Wall Media, as well as supporting multiple community charities. Rick earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from the University of Oregon.

Rick Dillon

President
Rick joined the Avamere Family of Companies in 1997 and has directly contributed to the growth of the Avamere Family of Companies as one of the Northwest's largest senior health care and senior housing providers.

Prior to joining the Avamere Family of Companies, Rick worked for another health care provider for more than ten years, rising to director of operations. Currently he serves as president of the Oregon Health Care Association and as immediate past chair of the Washington Health Care Association. Rick holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from Portland State University and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Azusa Pacific University. Rick is also a licensed nursing home administrator.

Ron Odermott, CPA

Ron Odermott joined Avamere Family of Companies in 2003. As chief financial officer, he is responsible for all financial matters of all the Avamere companies. He provides general counsel about business opportunities and collaborates with debt and equity partners. He works closely with the executive team to execute staff success and growth plans while raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.

Ron began his professional career at Price Waterhouse in Portland, Oregon. He began his career in health care as controller/CFO of a regional Long Term Care company and has been working in healthcare for over 11 years. Before joining the Avamere Family of Companies, he was the Owner/Operator of a retail home furnishings and remodeling business.

Ron has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Accounting from Portland State University.

Gary Wart

Chief Operating Officer, Facility Operations
Gary, COO of Facility Operations, is responsible for leading the Avamere Family of Companies' Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and Community-Based Care (CBC) Facilities. He began his career as a respiratory therapist and progressed to own and successfully operate a number of senior health care facilities throughout the West Coast. In addition, he participated in the start-up and successful operation of a well-known regional pharmacy, and a host of other ancillary businesses including a medical supply company, a contract rehab therapy center, as well as home care and home health care services.

 Bob Thomas

Chief Operating Officer, Ancillary Services
Bob joined the Avamere family in 1999. As COO of Avamere Family of Companies ancillary services group, Bob is responsible for growth, strategic leadership and culture development for inpatient and outpatient rehab services, home health, hospice, home care, diagnostic imaging and medical supply. He began his career as a physical therapist and most recently as president of Infinity Rehab, Avamere Family of Companies flagship ancillary company. Prior to joining Avamere Family of Companies, he served as regional manager for a national rehab services company. He is an active professional contributing to numerous industry publications and journals and lecturing across the country on reimbursement, rehabilitation and other topics in the sub acute and long term care arena.

Bob serves currently on the board of the Section on Geriatrics of the American Physical Therapy Association and has served on the boards of the Oregon Physical Therapy Association, the Oregon Gerontological Association and the National Association for Rehab Providers and Agencies. He received his BS in psychology from Eastern University and his MS in physical therapy from Pacific University.