Frank Mandy
Senior Project Manager
Frank serves as a Senior Project Manager at ARCH Consultants, supporting senior living providers through all phases of project development by providing his planning, development and project management expertise. He works closely with clients, project teams, boards and community stakeholders to guide development, repositioning, expansion and renovation projects from initial planning through implementation. His experience working with architects, engineers, land-use planners and construction professionals allows him to help organizations navigate complex projects while remaining focused on mission, operational goals and resident experience.
Frank has more than 40 years of leadership experience in the senior living and aging services sectors, including more than 25 years focused on the planning, development, repositioning and expansion of nonprofit senior living communities. Throughout his career, he has advised organizations ranging from single-site communities to some of the nation’s largest multi-community providers.
Prior to joining ARCH, Frank served as Principal of Resilient Project Management and previously held leadership positions with The Kendal Corporation, Eventus Strategic Partners, Life Care Services, ParenteBeard and New Life Management & Development. In these roles, he provided development consulting, strategic planning, project management and sustainability leadership for a broad range of senior living organizations across the country.
Throughout his career, Frank has played a significant role in the development of new Life Plan Communities, campus expansions and the repositioning of existing senior living communities. His expertise includes strategic planning, project management, entitlement and approval processes, board facilitation, community engagement and sustainability initiatives. He is also a recognized industry speaker who frequently presents on trends, innovation and development within the aging services sector.
Before focusing exclusively on senior living development, Frank held several public policy and association leadership positions. He served as Director of the New York State Senate Commission on Aging in the Twenty-first Century and as Director of Government Affairs for the New York Association of Homes and Services for the Aging. He also served as Field Director for the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, supporting members and affiliated associations throughout the eastern United States.
Education
Frank received his Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from the State University of New York at Oneonta and a Master of Public Administration from Rockefeller College at the State University of New York at Albany.
Relevant Publications
“Certified Aging Services Professional: Core Curriculum”, LeadingAge, 2010
“Re-creating Neighborhoods for Successful Aging”, Health Professions Press, 2009