Janel Kohaut of Juniper Village at Chatham Named Executive Director of the Year by Juniper Communities

[Chatham, NJ] - Juniper Communities is proud to announce that Janel Kohaut, Executive Director of Juniper Village at Chatham, has been named Executive Director of the Year at the organization’s recent National Leadership Conference.

Kohaut’s recognition reflects both her measurable results and the leadership approach behind them. Although she has served as Executive Director for just two years, her connection to the Chatham community spans more than a decade, having first joined as a concierge. Returning to take on her first executive director role, Kohaut quickly led a significant transformation of the community.

Under her leadership, Juniper Village at Chatham is now operating at its highest census in years, a turnaround driven by a clear vision and a strong sense of accountability to reach her goals.

Colleagues credit Kohaut’s willingness to embrace innovation and lead from the front. She consistently steps forward to pilot new initiatives, setting a standard of continuous improvement that extends throughout the community. Her leadership has fostered a culture defined by trust amongst her colleagues and a shared commitment to excellence.

Known for running a highly organized operation while maintaining a people-first approach, Kohaut emphasizes clear communication and strong relationships with team members, residents, and families alike. Her impact is evident not only in performance metrics, but in the day-to-day experience within the community.

Her recognition as Executive Director of the Year highlights both the results she has achieved and the intentional, values-driven leadership that made those results possible.

Juniper Village at Chatham is located at 500 Southern Boulevard, Chatham, NJ 07928. For more information, please call (973) 966-5483 or visit www.juniperchatham.com.

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Juniper Communities, a leader in quality, value, and innovation, owns and operates senior living communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas that emphasize the well-being, interaction and security of those who call Juniper home. Our approach to housing and care offers community members the opportunity to live a full life, regardless of age or health. Juniper’s innovative Connect4Life program has been proven to improve resident care by decreasing hospitalizations, re-hospitalizations, and urgent care visits, while offering potential cost savings to public programs such as Medicare. To learn more about the many ways Juniper Communities innovates in support of the communities’ residents, visit www.junipercommunities.com.