John D. Ritchie, Ph.D

Mr. Ritchie has over twenty-eight years experience in the senior care industry. Prior to joining The Long Hill Company, Mr. Ritchie held positions ranging from Executive Director to President/CEO. He was Regional Director of Operations for ACTS, Inc., a large for-profit national CCRC owner/operator; Regional Vice President for National Housing Ministries, Inc., a non-profit regional health care chain; and, President/CEO of Bethel Homes, Inc., a local multi-corporate senior housing and health care provider. In addition, Mr. Ritchie advised many health care clients in various capacities over a ten year period with Senior Services, Inc., a consulting company he formed.

His professional memberships include the AAHSA (American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging), New York State Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) and the Empire State Association of New York, as well as local business associations.

Mr. Ritchie obtained a Batchelor’s Degree in Business Administration, a Master’s Degree in Economics and a Ph.D. in Administration from the University of Nebraska. He resides in Briarcliff Manor, NY.