Aegis Living Announces CEO Transition as Dirk Burghartz Succeeds Founding CEO on Company's 30th Anniversary
Aegis Living has announced a planned leadership transition, with Dwayne J. Clark stepping down from the role of Chief Executive Officer after leading the company for nearly three decades. On July 27, 2027—its 30th anniversary—the company will see Dirk Burghartz take over as CEO and President, while current CFO Derek Doke assumes an expanded role as both CFO and CIO. Clark will remain with the company in a new capacity as Executive Chairman. Clark founded Aegis Living in 1997 and has been instrumental in its growth to become one of the leading providers of luxury senior living services across Washington, California, and Nevada. Burghartz brings extensive experience from his career at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and will work closely with Clark during a transition period extending into early 2027. The leadership change is positioned as part of Aegis Living's long-term strategy to ensure continuity in its culture and standards while preparing for future growth. The company has been recognized nationally across multiple operational dimensions, including design, sustainability, and employee satisfaction.
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