Michael R. Bird has more than 30 years of experience in the long-term care industry. He retired in April 2020 from Virginia Lutheran Homes, Inc., where he served as Chief Financial Officer ("CFO") since May 2013. Virginia Lutheran Homes owns and operates a continuing care retirement community and nursing and rehabilitation center in Roanoke, Virginia, as well as subsidized apartments with supportive services in New Market, Virginia. Prior to this, he served as CFO of Waveny LifeCare Network, a provider of long-term care, assisted living, independent living and home healthcare in New Canaan, Connecticut. He earned his Bachelor s Degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University in New Britain, Connecticut and MBA from Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Mr. Bird was appointed to the Board in 2018. Mr. Bird is qualified to serve as a Director due to his broad experience in finance and accounting.