Sam comes to Good Shepherd Communities with over 24 years of nonprofit, healthcare financial experience. Sam most recently served as the Regional Controller/CFO at St. Mary’s Villa Nursing Home, a member of the Covenant Health System based in Massachusetts. St. Mary’s is a CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) with 122-skilled nursing home beds and 64 personal care at home beds. Prior to his position with Covenant Health and St. Mary’s Villa, Sam worked for Willow Point Nursing Home in Vestal, NY. Willow Point Nursing Home is a 300-bed county-owned nursing home located in Broome County. Sam held various positions at Willow Point Nursing Home over his 20 years at Willow Point serving as accountant, Accounts Payable Supervisor, Fiscal Manager, and served his last 4 years at Willow Point as the Deputy Nursing Home Administrator for Fiscal Services. Sam has extensive experience with billing, accounting, and budgeting oversight. In his role as CFO at Good Shepherd, Sam will provide operational oversight to the Finance Department at Good Shepherd Communities. Sam will also be working with the Good Shepherd leadership team on strategic initiatives.