Pendroy named WesleyLife Chief Operating Officer

A national expert in the field of senior-services operations will join WesleyLife later this summer as chief operating officer. Concluding an extensive search that resulted in several excellent candidates, Allison Pendroy has been named to the role.

Pendroy joins WesleyLife after more than 14 years with the Des Moines-based Life Care Services, where she served most recently as Senior Vice President/Life Plan Communities with accountability for 26 communities throughout the United States.

Pendroy, who was raised in Prairie City, began her career in senior living in finance and real estate, then grew her expertise in operations. Her previous titles with LCS included finance director-asset management and VP-director of asset management. Before her time there, she worked at Principal Real Estate Investors and in investments and analysis with Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

“Allison brings to us a rare combination of skills — ones that will help enhance our growth and development strategy as we work to broaden the scope and reach of our mission,” Rob Kretzinger, president and CEO of WesleyLife, said.

Pendroy’s first day with WesleyLife will be July 24.