AgeWays Appoints New CEO

AgeWays has appointed Michael Karson as the new CEO and President.  AgeWays is a local non profit serving seniors and adults with disabilities in the six county region of Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair and  Washtenaw counties.

Karson has a strong history of success at various executive levels within different health care delivery models/systems with for profit and non-profit organizations including: Optum, a division of United HealthCare, HAP, Midwest Health Plan, Center for Senior Independence and Brookdale Senior Living.  He brings experience with the Medicare/Medicaid Dual Demonstration, Medicare Advantage models, PACE, capitated reimbursement programs, Integrated Care, Assisted Living, and Memory Care and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation.

Karson has Bachelor of Health Administration and Gerontology from Madonna University and a Masters of Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University.

“We are very pleased to announce this appointment,” reported Karen Wintringham, Chair of the AgeWays Board of Directors.  “Michael will bring strong leadership to our core agency programs, vision for future growth opportunities and a deep sense of commitment to our mission.”

Michael joined the agency in October of 2017.