Institute for Senior Living
Education. Service. Research.
Serving as a transdisciplinary global institute
for operations excellence in senior living
Granger Cobb Institute Naming
Where We Are
- Industry-driven courses and program of study focused on operational performance
- Partner with industry leaders to maintain curricular relevance and increase the number of professionals and students studying Senior Living Management
- Courses led by full-time, industry experienced clinical assistant professor, Scott Eckstein, who connects real-world operations with best-in-class education
- Provide undergraduate students with immersive learning every semester at senior living communities
- Students gain real-world industry experience through the school’s 1,000 hour industry/ internship graduation requirement
Help Support Us
Contact Us
Darcie Bagott
SHBM Administrative Assistant
darcie.bagott@wsu.edu
(509) 335-6387
Scott Eckstein
Clinical Assistant Professor
Senior Living Executive-In-Residence
scott.eckstein@wsu.edu
(424) 262-1288
In the News
WSU launches Institute for Senior Living
Steering Committee
Darcie Bagott
WSU SHBM Administrative Assistant
Chris Belford
Executive Vice President, American Healthcare Investors
Maribeth Bersani
Chief Operating Officer, Argentum
Cory Bolkan*
WSU Associate Professor: Human Development
Matt Bromen
Human Resources Director, ERA Living
Minyoung Cerruti*
WSU Instructor, Interior Design Program, School of Design & Construction
Kelvin Chiang
Adam Clark
Vice President of Growth Strategies, Aegis Living
Caitlin Cobb
Communications Manager, Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation
Cassie Cobb
Director of Customer Experience, PrettyLitter
Diane Cook*
WSU Chair/Professor: School of Electrical Eng & Comp Science
Julia Day*
WSU Assistant Professor of Construction Management, Director: Integrated Design & Construction Lab, School of Design and Construction
Patrick Dooley
Chief Operating Officer, Milestone Retirement Communities, LLC
Barb Duffy
Shareholder, Lane Powell
Scott Eckstein
WSU SHBM Clinical Professor
Maureen Edgecombe*
WSU Professor, Psychology
Mark Finklestein
Columbia Bank, Director
Shelly Fritz*
WSU Assistant Professor of Nursing
Tana Gall
Chief Executive Officer, Blue Harbor Senior Living
Bre Grubbs
Senior Vice President, Leisure Care/180
Chris Guay
Founder & President, Vitality Senior Living
Mel Haberman*
Executive Associate Dean and Director, College of Nursing
Laura Hill*
WSU Chair/Professor, Human Development
Justin Hutchens
Chief Executive Officer, HC-One, UK
Chris Hyatt
Chief Operations Officer, New Perspective Senior Living
Bob Kramer
Founder & Strategic Advisor, National Investment Center (NIC)
Zihua Ma*
UNLV Hospitality: Assistant Professor In Residence (SHBM PhD Alumni)
Jerry Meyer
President Emeritus & Board of Directors, Aegis Living
Gary Milner
Canyon Ranch Deb Nelson* WSU Instructor, Human Development
Travis Palmquist
Vice President & General Manager, Senior Living PointClickCare
Bill Pettit
President, R.D. Merrill Company (Merrill Gardens)
Shelby Ruiz*
WSU Research Assistant, Composite Materials & Engineering Center
David Schless
President, American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA)
Michelle Snyder
WSU CCB Assistant Director of Development
Mark Southern
AVP Food and Beverage, VI Senior Living
Nancy Swanger
WSU SHBM Director Steve Tarr Gartner EXP, Senior Executive Partner
Catherine VanSon*
WSU Associate Professor, College of Nursing
Raven Weaver*
WSU Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development
Melanie Werdel
Columbia Pacific Advisors