Mark Ledford of Celebration Villa of Altoona Named Runner-Up for Executive Director of the Year
Celebration Villa of Altoona is thrilled to announce that our Executive Director, Mark Ledford, has been recognized as a runner-up for the “Ken Hook” Executive Director of the Year award at Priority Life Care’s 2025 Executive Director’s Symposium in Jupiter, Florida.
Mark Ledford has demonstrated exceptional leadership skills and a results-driven approach at Celebration Villa of Altoona. His notable achievements include:
- Successfully opening and rapidly filling a new Memory Care unit to 100% capacity
- Consistently maintaining community census above budget expectations
- Exemplifying professionalism in challenging situations
- Proactively addressing issues and planning for future needs
- Supporting numerous transitions and training new Executive Directors across the organization
“Mark’s forward-thinking mindset and ability to unite his team have been instrumental in driving success at Celebration Villa of Altoona,” said Johanna Ruble, Vice President of Regional Operations at Priority Life Care. “This recognition is well-deserved and reflects his dedication to our residents, staff, and the broader Priority Life Care community.”
Mark’s leadership has not only positively impacted Celebration Villa of Altoona but has also contributed to the growth and development of other Priority Life Care communities through his mentorship and support.