Billings, Mont. (March 1, 2021) — Jessica Zander has been promoted to executive director of The Springs at Grand Park in Billings, Montana. In this role, Zander oversees all aspects of the senior living community, which provides nearly 50 local jobs.
“Jessica has proven she is well-equipped to lead the team at our community in Billings,” said Brenda Connelly, chief operations officer of The Springs Living. “Jessica’s commitment to service, pursuit of excellence, and positive attitude will only help elevate the high standards we have always stood by at The Springs at Grand Park.”
Zander’s appointment follows her completion of the company’s Executive Director in Training (EDiT) program. As one example of the company’s commitment to helping its employees grow their careers, EDiT prepares high-potential employees for the responsibilities of an executive director, including upholding the company’s high standards for serving its residents and exemplifying its value-based culture.
Zander joined The Springs Living in 2016 as a receptionist and has also held the positions of business office manager and director of community relations. In addition to undergraduate studies in pre-engineering through the University of Montana, she has an Associate of Science in accounting from Dawson Community College in Glendive, Montana.
Founded in 1996, The Springs Living is a senior living company based in McMinnville, Oregon, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services within its 18 senior communities in Oregon and Montana.