Our Leadership Team

Brian McGill, Vice President of Finance

Brian has served in various segments of the commercial real estate industry for 19 years, offering a diverse background that spans finance, senior living operations, investment property management, sales & leasing, and business development.  He earned his BSA from the University of Akron and holds active licenses as a CPA and real estate broker.  In addition to his profession, Brian is passionate about raising his family and serving in his local church.

Dan Huckins, Director of Leadership & Corporate Communications

Dan is dedicated to the health and transformation of leaders, emerging talent, and teams. He has over 25 years as an organizational leader and holds a doctorate in leadership and communication. Dan was drawn to senior living through one of his parent’s experience and working with Danbury leaders as a consultant. He is passionate in his desire to help Danbury Senior Living continue to be the very best in the industry, offering seniors premier care and service.  The most treasured people in his life are his wife, Pam, and their three children.

Maryann Ervin, Vice President of Operations 

In Maryann's twenty-five years of experience in senior living, she has found a passion for seniors and ensuring that every senior receives the quality of life that he or she deserves. She started her career in social work with a degree from the University of Akron and furthered her education at The Ohio State University. Maryann's education and experience led her to healthcare operations. This is where she began her journey as an administrator for 16 years. Maryann's experience as an assisted living administrator allowed her to take on leadership roles in many facets. Some include leadership training, marketing, customer service, clinical management, specifically dementia training, and many others. As her passion for assisted living grew, Maryann became a multi-site administrator. As a multi-site administrator, she received several awards that she is very proud of: Administrator of the Year two years in a row, a 5-Star facility rating, and The Ohio Department of Health Resident Satisfaction Award.  These successes led her to a vice president of operations position. Maryann's roots are in Northeast Ohio and she is excited to grow with Danbury Senior Living. She is very proud of her family; her husband Eric, her two children Cameron and Marisa, and she can't forget to mention her two doggies, Jack and Spike.

Colleen Howard, CDAL, CMDCP, LNHA, Regional Director of Operations - South Division

Colleen has served as a healthcare director in senior living since 2010 and began her career with Danbury Senior Living in 2015.  She received a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications from The Ohio State University in 2008 and holds a license as a Certified Director of Assisted Living and Certified Trainer in Montessori Dementia Techniques.  Throughout her career, Colleen has remained committed to our seniors and providing exceptional personalized care in a safe and welcoming environment.  Colleen enjoys traveling, boating, and spending time with family, friends, and her husband Adam.

Kevin J. Markley, Corporate Director of Facilities

Kevin has 25+ years of facility management experience in residential, industrial, & senior living sectors. He joined the Danbury Wooster family in 2014, as their Environmental Services Director. Kevin was promoted to our corporate team in 2017 to assist all Danbury communities with his expertise. He takes great pride in supporting our environmental services teams providing our residents with an exceptional home. “It is a very rewarding career and I look forward to each day knowing that what I do has an impact for our seniors”. When Kevin is not working, he & his wife Sarah enjoy spending time with friends & family, traveling, camping, riding ATVs. He also is a model railroader & likes tinkering in his workshop.        

Rebecca Morehart, RN, CDP, Regional Clinical Director - North Division

Rebecca comes to us with over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field.  Her career in healthcare began first as an STNA then her passion for the residents led her to obtain her LPN and then her RN. Rebecca is also a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She began her career with Danbury Senior Living in 2015. She has served as the Director of Nursing at multiple Danbury communities and also as the Director of Staffing and Education for Danbury/Brookwood Senior Staffing. In 2022 Rebecca accepted the position as Regional Director of Clinical Services. She believes greatly in the Danbury Difference and looks forward to sharing her knowledge and skills with the Danbury Communities. When Rebecca is not working she enjoys reading, shopping, and most of all spending time with her family: husband Coby,  son Reice who is the oldest child, two daughters Chloe and Avery, as well as their dog Lola and cats Jasper and Patches.

Don Bitter, Corporate Dining Director 

Don began his 40+ year career in the culinary arts by cooking and serving both patrons and performers at Blossom Music Center. From that experience, he knew his passion was preparing and serving amazing food for people from 1 to 1000. Don is a graduate from The Ohio State University with degrees in Nutrition and Hospitality Management. His passion for nutrition led him into the healthcare field where he oversaw the dining program at a senior community in Hudson for 8 years. He then went on to own and operate his own Bistro in Hudson for 10 years. Following that, Don re-entered the healthcare field as a Regional Dining Director, overseeing up to 15 communities in 8 states. With a desire to be closer to his family, 5 children and 5 grandchildren, Don has found a home with Danbury where he is passionate about enhancing the dining experience for all Danbury residents. In his free time, Don enjoys playing baseball for the Cleveland Spiders, playing golf, and spending time with his wife and 22 horses on their farm.