The Pennant Group Expands Leadership Team - Seite 2

Mr. Walker also announced that Brian Wayment, currently president of Pennant’s Midwest home health and hospice operations, will serve as president of Cornerstone Healthcare also effective January 1, 2021. Mr. Wayment joined the organization in 2013, leading a successful home health and hospice transition in Idaho before spearheading the organization’s expansion into Oklahoma and other Midwestern markets. “Brian is a trusted Pennant leader that has consistently achieved success in all roles he’s been asked to assume. His ability to build teams at all levels that embody our core values and commit to achieving incredible results have prepared him well for this next opportunity,” commented Mr. Walker. To ensure a smooth transition in Cornerstone Healthcare, John Gochnour, Pennant’s Chief Operating Officer, will devote much of his time to supporting Mr. Wayment and our deep bench of home health, hospice and new business venture leaders in advancing Cornerstone’s clinical and operational development. As Mr. Gochnour lends additional support to Cornerstone, Chief Financial Officer Jenn Freeman and other key Pennant leaders—whose leadership has already played a critical role in the organization’s success to date—will assume greater responsibility for driving the Pennant Service Center resource teams as they continue to support our operational and clinical partners in the field.

“This is an exciting next step in Pennant’s growth story,” remarked Mr. Walker. “We often say that we are a leadership company that happens to operate in healthcare, and changes like this that open doors for leaders to step into new opportunities are natural and done methodically. As we continue to grow in a disciplined manner in all parts of the organization, we elevate high-performing leaders that exemplify our core values and attract new talented individuals seeking a Pennant experience. While we recognize the important role Brent and Brian have played and expect them to continue achieving success in their new roles, it is important to understand that we have a deep and growing lineup of high-caliber leaders that are committed to succeeding in their own operation and helping drive growth across all Pennant-affiliated operations.”