Windsor is guided by a team of seasoned professionals whose distinct achievements in management, healthcare and operations are well regarded throughout California. Working together, Windsor’s management team helps skilled nursing communities throughout the state deliver excellent care in an environment in which its residents can accomplish their goals.
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Lee C. Samson President and Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samson founded Windsor in 1984. His many years of industry experience, combined with his innate business acumen, have shaped the vision and spurred the growth of the company. With a keen eye for recognizing and unlocking value, Mr. Samson has repeatedly assisted under-performing facilities turn themselves around and meaningfully enhanced the performance of facilities that performed well under previous managements. |
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Lawrence E. Feigen Chief Operating Officer Mr. Feigen joined the company as a Partner in 1991. With 16 years of healthcare ownership and management experience, Mr. Feigen specializes in maximizing value. Systems-oriented by nature, Mr. Feigen’s ability to create and implement maximally-efficient clinical, financial, and administrative schema frequently yields immediate and significant bottom-line impact. His unique ability to view situations from diverse perspectives motivates facility administrators to find creative solutions and actualize their potential. |
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Donny I. Feldman Senior Managing Director A member of the Windsor team since 2004, Mr. Feldman helps shape Windsor’s corporate strategy. Mr. Feldman also analyzes, structures, and executes the various transactions (eg. refinances, acquisitions, divestitures) contemplated and undertaken by Windsor. Mr. Feldman interfaces with lenders, outside counsel, and industry insiders to provide valuable insight and fresh perspective. Before joining Windsor Healthcare, Mr. Feldman in the investment banking division of Lehman Brothers. |
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Carol Lillis, RN, LNHA, CLNC Vice President, Professional Services With 35 years of clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in multinational settings, Ms. Lillis joined the Windsor team in 2005. Designated California’s Nurse of the Year in 2000, she provides clinical oversight to the 34 facilities operating under the Windsor nameplate. A federal and state clinical regulatory expert, Ms. Lillis ensures that Windsor’s sterling reputation for quality patient care flourishes. Ms. Lillis is also a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and combines delicate patient care with prudent fiscal decision making. |
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Kevin Bowman Regional Director of Operations Kevin joined Windsor as the Southern California Regional Director of Operations in 2010. Mr. Bowman became a licensed Administrator in 1992 and has worked in multi-state facility operations since 1998. His work experiences have included skilled nursing and sub acute facilities, in adition to assisted living and memory care programs. Mr. Bowman credits his grandmother for teaching him to recognize his purpose to serve others in his life’s work, and her memory keeps him passionate about positively enhancing the lives of residents, families and employees, every day. |
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Ken Cess Regional Director of Operations As an Operations manager with 30 years experience with public and privately owned health care organizations, Ken Cess rejoined the company as a Regional Director of Operations in 2011 to oversee operations at Windsor’s 7 Northern California facilities. By implementing myriad strategies and developing innovative employee and consumer programs, Mr. Cess has successfully increased quality care and improved efficiencies for many multi-site facility operations. Mr. Cess attended the University of Illinois and has held positions as chairman and president for various CAHF chapters including GR Reimbursement Subcomittee as well as a member of the Board of Directors for the Central Coast Commission of Senior Citizens. |
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Mary Robinson Regional Director of Operations With an extensive background in California’s skilled nursing care community, Ms. Robinson is a leader in administrative procedures and quality care. As a licensed administrator and a regional director of operations, Ms. Robinson oversees operations at Windsor’s ten Central California facilities. In this capacity, she expands business relationships within the medical community, contributes to Windsor’s regulatory implementation, and provides guidance to administrators and the regional team. |
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David Farrell Regional Director of Operations, Northern California In addition to his role in Operations, Mr. Farrell serves as Director of Organizational Development and steers Windsor through the Centers for Medicare Services’ nursing home five-star rating system. His strong background in organizational culture and process enhancement has contributed significantly to Windsor’s quality improvements.Mr. Farrell holds a Master’s degree in social work, with a concentration in gerontology and administration from Boston College, is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and is widely published and nationally recognized as an educator (see below for published articles). His 26+ years of experience provides the Northern California region with operational expertise and efficiencies.Investing in Culture Change, Provider MagazineMaking the Move from QA to QI, Provider Magazine |