John Rijos
Business and management
Grace Management, Inc.
United States of America
Biography
John P. Rijos is a founding operating partner of Chicago Pacific Founders, a boutique private equity firm that specializes in investments across the healthcare spectrum with offices in Chicago and San Francisco. John also serves as Chairman and CEO of CPF Living Communities. Prior, John spent 13 years as co-president and chief operating officer of Brookdale Senior Living, Inc., the largest senior living company in the United States. During his tenure, the company grew from 22 communities to approximately 650 communities in 36 states with more than 67,000 units and 46,000 associates who serve residents in independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and large-campus continuous care retirement communities. Prior to Brookdale, John spent 16 years as president and chief operating officer of Lane Hospitality, which owns and operates more than 40 hotels and resorts. During that time, he spent three years as Chairman of ITT Sheraton’s Owners Association, and two years on the board of the International Association of Holiday Inns Owners. Before Lane, he served as president and chief operating officer of High Country Corporation, a Denver-based hotel development and management company.
Research Interest
Intreted in Business and management