VOLUME 18, ISSUE 2
SPRING 2011
BEACON New A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF OHIO AND THE OHIO MASONIC HOME
The Ohio Masonic Home Names CEO T
he Board of Trustees of The Ohio Masonic Home has named Thomas J. Stofac as the Chief Executive Officer of The Ohio Masonic Home effective April 4, 2011. Stofac has thirty years of experience in the long-term care industry. Prior to joining the Home, he was the President of Stofac Consulting, LLC; and served as President and CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio. In addition to Ohio, he has served the senior care industry in Minnesota, Massachusetts and North Dakota. As the top executive for the Home, Stofac will be responsible for the long-term guidance, direction and success of the organization. “We are pleased to have someone with Tom’s experience join our organization,” said Michael T. Puskarich, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “His vision as a strategic facilitator and innovative thinker will be instrumental in the future as we continue to meet the needs of seniors across the state of Ohio.” “I am humbled and honored to join an organization that for 120 years has been committed to serving older adults with care, compassion and concern,” said Stofac. “I am committed to positioning The Ohio Masonic
“His vision as a strategic facilitator and innovative thinker will be instrumental in the future as we continue to meet the needs of seniors across the state of Ohio.” Home to meet the challenges of the present and future needs of the long-term care industry, our communities and the fraternity.” Since its incorporation in 1890, The Ohio Masonic Home has provided continuous long-term care to residents of the State of Ohio. The Home serves nearly 750 residents on campuses located in Springfield, Waterville and Medina, Ohio. The organization also provides home and communitybased services in various locations across the state.
Thomas J. Stofac, Chief Executive Officer of The Ohio Masonic Home
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