07/17/2025
United Church Homes Names Terry Spitznagel Chief Operating Officer
United Church Homes (UCH) has announced the promotion of Terry Spitznagel to Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. In this new role, Spitznagel will oversee all operational aspects of the organization, reporting directly to UCH President and CEO Kenneth Young.
Spitznagel joined United Church Homes in 2020 and has since led key initiatives to expand service lines through UCH Management, strengthen care coordination via NaviGuide, and enhance overall operational performance. According to Young, “Terry has consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to our mission and a strong vision for the future of senior living and services.” Her promotion reflects both her accomplishments and her leadership in advancing the organization’s strategic priorities.
As COO, Spitznagel will guide UCH’s operational strategy across its full continuum of services, with a continued focus on quality outcomes, sustainability, and innovation in care and housing for older adults.
United Church Homes, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit senior living providers, serves nearly 7,000 residents in more than 90 communities across 15 states and two Native American nations. The organization is ranked 19th on the 2024 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 list and continues to shape the future of senior living as a founding member of Radiant Alliance.
Read the full announcement at United Church Homes’ newsroom.