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Springton Lake Village names new executive director
Springton Lake Village, a retirement community in Marple Township, Delaware County, has appointed Rebecca Starr as its new executive director.
Starr brings more than a decade of operations and management experience to her new role and will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the community.
Prior to Springton Lake Village, Starr spent a decade at YMCA of Greater Brandywine, where she last was senior program director of youth development, managed a budget of $7 million spanning four departments and had full responsibility for a staff of more than 150 people.
“We were impressed by Rebecca’s work at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine,” said John Dalton, who as president chairs the community’s resident board of directors. “She worked with a wide variety of constituents, was clearly wellliked and had a solid reputation as a collaborative leader.
“Her communication and leadership style is a great fit for Springton Lake Village because she will have daily interactions with staff, partners, our resident owners and families. She received our board’s unanimous approval.”
Springton Lake Village — which features 40 luxury homes, single-floor living and a maintenance-free lifestyle — is a small senior housing cooperative owned by the residents and governed by an elected all-resident board of directors.
New residents purchase an equity ownership share and belong to the housing association, which manages
the community.
As executive director, Starr’s responsibilities include budgeting, staff hiring, resident engagement, quality control, sales and best practices around the community’s social, wellness and dining offerings.
“One of the biggest draws for me was the warm welcome from the residents and community,” Starr said. “I could tell that the community was tight-knit, and everyone looked out for each other. This is a totally unique senior community with high standards, and we’ll be working hard to ensure we maintain them.”
Starr recently received a master’s in business administration from West Chester University and resides in Newtown Square.
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Springton Lake Village is a retirement community in Marple Township, Delaware County, featuring 40 luxury homes, single-floor living, a maintenance-free lifestyle, a lakefront location, clubhouse, chef-prepared meals, dedicated wellness coordinator, a fitness center with a certified personal trainer and no entrance fee. For more information, visit https:// springtonlakevillage.com.