Chief Executive Officer

Established by area churches and community leaders, Bethany began as a dream. Through the dedication and determination of leaders such as Rev. John De Jong, Andrew Douma, and many others, that dream became a reality. Located in the middle of what was then an almond orchard, the primary purpose of the organization was to provide “a Christian Home for seniors and those in need of nursing and respite care from infirmity or illness.”

In 1963, Bethany opened its doors, beginning their decades-long journey of serving the needs of the elderly. The original 74-bed convalescent hospital, as it was called back then, was filled to capacity within the first year of operations. The success of its first project encouraged both the Board and the Society to consider expanding its services.

Over the next 60 years, Bethany would continue to grow and expand by both service and size through excellent leadership, community support, and a team dedicated to providing care in the spirit of Christian love. Today, over 400 residents enjoy retirement at Bethany through Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care, In-Home Care, Adult Day Services and Independent Living Services. In addition, a brand new village-style residential facility, “The Terraces,” in the heart of Ripon, opened in September 2025.

Bethany is now able to be a vital part of our community and are now recognized as one of the state’s finest Multi-Level Retirement Communities.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Bethany Home Society (‘Bethany’) provides visionary, spiritual, and executive leadership to ensure that all programs, services, and operations faithfully reflect Bethany’s Christ-centered mission — to serve seniors and their families with excellence, compassion, and dignity in the name of Jesus Christ. The CEO is accountable to the Board of Directors and serves as the primary link between the Board and Bethany’s management team, ensuring strategic alignment, operational integrity, and faithful stewardship of all resources entrusted to Bethany’s care.

The CEO must model a mature and active Christian faith, integrating biblical principles into all aspects of administration, care, and community engagement. The primary focus of the CEO is strategic leadership, mission advancement, and external representation.

• Champion Bethany’s Christ-centered mission, ensuring that all programs and decisions align with biblical values and the Statement of Faith.
• Lead the development and execution of a clear, compelling, strategic vision in collaboration with the Board.
• Serve as the spiritual leader of the organization, modeling servant leadership and fostering a culture of prayer, integrity, and compassion.

• Serve as the chief liaison between the Board of Directors and management.
• Provide timely, accurate, and thorough reports on organizational performance, opportunities, and challenges.
• Support the Board in policy development, governance best practices, and strategic oversight.
• Recommend policies, long-range plans, and major initiatives for Board approval.

• Oversee Bethany’s senior leadership team, including the COO and Director of Finance.
• Ensure alignment between strategic priorities and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain ultimate accountability for compliance and risk mitigation related to all legal, ethical, and accreditation standards applicable to senior living and healthcare operations.
• Cultivate a healthy, collaborative, and mission-driven organizational culture.
• Work with the Director of Finance to ensure fiscal soundness, transparency, and accountability.
• Develop and recommend annual budgets and long-term financial strategies to the Board.
• Ensure sound resource allocation and oversee major capital or fundraising initiatives.
• Promote donor engagement and community philanthropy in support of Bethany’s mission.

• Serve as Bethany’s primary public representative and ambassador.
• Build and maintain relationships with local churches, community organizations, civic leaders, and regulatory agencies.
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