Watermark Retirement Communities promotes from within for Executive Director role
TAMPA, Fla. (Oct. 18, 2018) — The Watermark at Trinity, an assisted living and memory care community located in Pasco County, has hired David Schupack as Executive Director. Schupack joins the community from sister-property The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay in St. Petersburg, where he’s served as Associate Executive Director for three years.
As Executive Director, Schupack will oversee daily operations of the community and maintain an engaging atmosphere for residents and their families.
“David brings with him many years of experience in the senior living profession, as well as a number of years with Watermark Retirement Communities,” said David Barnes, president and CEO of Watermark Retirement Communities. “In addition to his excellent background and strong leadership skills, he has a strong commitment to achieving high ratings in resident and associate satisfaction, which is our commitment at all Watermark communities.”
Schupack began his career with Watermark Retirement Communities as a dishwasher while he was in high school. After college, he ventured into the hospice and home care industry, most notably serving as a client services manager for Bayada Home Health Care. He then rejoined the ranks at Watermark Retirement Communities in 2014 at The Watermark at East Hill in Connecticut. He worked his way up from Business Office Support to Associate Executive Director at the community before relocating to St. Petersburg to serve as Associate Executive Director at The Fountains at Boca Ciega Bay.
“I’m honored to accept the role of Executive Director after many years serving with such strong leadership teams at various Watermark communities,” said Schupack. “Watermark has been my home for many years, and I look forward to building upon our outstanding reputation in the local community.”
Schupack earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Health Services Administration and his Master of Business Administration with a concentration in healthcare management from Springfield College. He is a Certified Dementia Practitioner®.
About The Watermark at Trinity
Located in Trinity, Fla., The Watermark at Trinity is a 117-residence retirement community offering assisted living and memory care in the Pasco County suburb of Trinity. Differentiators of the new community include certified associates, continuous care and hands-on educational programming. Owned and managed by Watermark Retirement Communities, The Watermark at Trinity is committed to creating an extraordinary community where people thrive. To learn more visit www.WatermarkCommunities.com.