Arbors of Hop Brook Appoints Anne Burns as Controller

Manchester CT

22 September, 2020

10:35 AM

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Arbors of Hop Brook, Manchester's only continuing care retirement community, announces the appointment of Anne M. Burns, CPA, MA, as controller effective September 14, 2020. "We are thrilled to have someone of Anne's experience and character join our organization," said Paul Liistro, managing partner of Arbors of Hop Brook and its two affiliated health care centers, Manchester Manor and Vernon Manor. "Anne's career spans more than 30 years of accounting experience and includes multiple roles in serving older adults through family caregiving, skilled nursing facilities and home health agencies. In addition, Anne is an active and committed volunteer in the community." "Joining the area's only family-owned life plan retirement community offers me the opportunity to become part of a unique organization with deep roots in the greater Manchester area," said Burns. "I look forward to continuing Arbors of Hop Brook's 30-plus-year history as a vital community resource." Prior to joining Arbors of Hop Brook, Burns served The Rideshare Company for twelve years, attaining the positions of Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, overseeing the accounting, financial reporting, and customer service areas. She served as the Chief Financial Officer of New Samaritan Corporation (NSC) and Elderly Housing Management, Inc. (EHM) for ten years. NSC has developed numerous senior housing complexes and owns/operates Mansfield Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. EHM manages thousands of units of senior housing. During her tenure with these organizations, Burns successfully managed several financially beneficial projects. Burns is passionately committed to advocacy and service for older adults. She has served for nine years on the Board of CT Community Care, Inc., including as Board President. She has also served on the Boards of organizations providing domestic violence and shelter services. In addition, Burns has provided accounting leadership for home healthcare and economic development organizations. Burns is a licensed Connecticut CPA with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Central Connecticut State University and a Master's degree in Human Development/Gerontology from University of St. Joseph. Burns is a resident of Manchester. Arbors of Hop Brook and Manchester Manor make up Connecticut's only family-owned Life Plan Retirement Community. Arbors of Hop Brook is a vibrant all-inclusive community providing mature adults a maintenance-free and active lifestyle with valuable services and amenities. Living at Arbors of Hop Brook also offers the promise of additional healthcare support services right in the comfort of one's own home and access to Manchester Manor, an award-winning health care center for post-hospital rehabilitation and compassionate long-term care support. Both recognized nationally for excellence in quality of care, the continuum of services at Arbors of Hop Brook and Manchester Manor are offered in a campus-like setting in Manchester. For more information, visit www.ArborsCT.com and www.ManchesterManorCT.com. ###