Founder-led since 1997. Our executives bring deep experience from hospitality, healthcare, finance, technology, and operations — united by a commitment to do senior living differently.
Founder, CEO & Chairman
Dwayne J. Clark is the Chairman, CEO, and founder of Áegis Living. With nearly 40 years of senior living experience, he is nationally known for redefining the industry — from innovative care models and building design to…
President
Dirk brings 35+ years of global luxury-hospitality leadership to Áegis. He spent 17 years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts (Houston, D.C., Palo Alto, Dallas), served as President of Arcis Golf overseeing 6,000+ team…
President of Aegis Development LLC
Adam leads Áegis Development LLC, pursuing future site development for Aegis Living operations and consulting industry partners on award-winning senior living design. He started his career at Microsoft, working on MSN Advertising as an early pioneer in SEM.
Chief Operating Officer
As Chief Operating Officer, Troy provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for Áegis Living's expanding community portfolio.
VP of Enterprise Culinary Services
Ashleigh is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who completed her dietetics training through Seattle Pacific University and the University of Washington. Prior to joining Aegis Living, she worked in acute care settings, including Adventist Health and Legacy Health, as well as at US Foods.
VP of Clinical Operations, Continuous Improvement & Regulatory
Julie has been a registered nurse for over 20 years, with her focus over the last 15 being on nursing leadership. She is a strong resident advocate who promotes excellent resident care and outcomes, with a focused…
Chief Financial Officer
With over 25 years of expertise in commercial real estate and asset management, Derek Doke leads Áegis Living's investor relations with a focus on strategic growth and maximizing asset value. His background includes…
Chief People Officer
Derek joined Áegis Living as Chief People Officer in 2023 to carry forward Dwayne Clark's founding vision of a people-first culture. As Chief People Officer, Derek champions our mission and culture, and leads talent…
General Counsel
With a legal career spanning leading brands like Eddie Bauer, Nintendo, and Hitachi, Steve Geissler brings a wealth of strategic legal expertise to Aegis Living. As General Counsel, Steve ensures the company seamlessly…
Head Physician
As a quadruple board-certified physician, Dr. Raj Dasgupta specializes in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. Dr.
President Emeritus
Judy Meleliat first joined Aegis Living as Chief Marketing Officer, where she played a pivotal role in strengthening the brand, driving growth, and building high-performing sales and marketing teams. Her impact and…
We promote from within, support career growth through programs like ELEVATE and EPIC, and treat every team member like family.
