Chief Executive Officer Job at Pleasantview, Kalona, IA

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  • Pleasantview
  • Kalona, IA

Job Description

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Leading a Legacy of Compassionate Care in the Heart of Iowa

This Executive Search is being conducted by MHS Consulting with the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism.

THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE

Position: Chief Executive Officer

Organization: Pleasantview

Location: Kalona, Iowa

Reports to: Board Chair, Pleasantview Board of Directors

Community Profile: ~200 residents | 180+ team members | Recent $17M campus expansion

Market Position: Trusted regional leader in mission-driven senior care

Pleasantview seeks a transformational Chief Executive Officer to lead this respected faith-based senior living community through a pivotal period of opportunity and renewal. This executive leadership role combines the strength of a stellar reputation and recent $17 million campus expansion with the challenge of guiding the organization from transition to sustainable excellence.

As a mission-driven nonprofit rooted in Christian values and Anabaptist heritage, Pleasantview has earned recognition for exceptional care quality, evidenced by its coveted CMS 5-star rating. The successful CEO will inherit significant assets—expanded facilities, community trust, and care excellence—while addressing critical priorities including financial stabilization, workforce culture strengthening, and expanded donor engagement.

This is a calling for an exceptional servant-leader who can balance operational turnaround expertise with authentic faith-informed leadership, positioning Pleasantview for decades of sustainable impact in the heart of Iowa's caring communities.

Professional Background

Core Requirements:

  • Iowa Nursing Home Administrator License (or ability to obtain)
  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 5-10 years senior leadership experience in senior living or long-term care
  • Proven financial management and compliance record with regulated healthcare environments
  • Strong communication and community engagement skills demonstrated through visible leadership
  • Commitment to mission-driven, faith-informed leadership with authentic personal faith expression

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in Gerontology, Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field
  • Experience leading through financial stabilization in healthcare or senior living settings
  • Successful track record in philanthropy/fundraising with demonstrated results
  • Understanding of faith-based senior living environment and respect for Anabaptist/Mennonite traditions
  • Prior experience with campus expansion or development projects in senior living environments

NEXT STEPS

We welcome inquiries, referrals, and applications from exceptional leaders who are called to serve in this transformational role.

For Confidential Inquiries:

Please submit a comprehensive executive resume and compelling cover letter addressing your alignment with Pleasantview's mission and your vision for leading this exceptional community through its next chapter of growth and impact. Cover letters may include discussion of your faith-informed leadership experience, operational turnaround expertise, community engagement philosophy, or philanthropic development background.

Timeline

  • Application Review: Rolling basis with priority consideration for early submissions
  • Interview Process: Multi-stage process including campus visit and community engagement
  • Target Start Date: Flexible for the right candidate, with preference for timely transition

Job Tags

Flexible hours,

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