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Frank Vedder
With over 25 years of technology leadership experience, Frank Vedder serves as the Chief Information Officer for the LCS Family of Companies. His role leads the delivery, support, and innovation of technology to meet the ever-growing need for automation and improved data analytics in the senior living industry. With his guidance and expertise, LCS is able to provide industry-leading technologies to support the communities LCS serves. He also oversees the LCS enterprise cyber security program to protect the information assets of LCS.
In addition to Frank’s role in directing technology initiatives, he leads LCS’s innovation imperative, LCS's data analytics advantage team, and he is a member of the enterprise risk management team. Outside of the organization, Frank is the Chair of the Argentum Information Technology Roundtable and is a member of the Des Moines CIO Forum. He holds a bachelor's degree in education with a math and computer science focus from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, an MBA from The University of Iowa, and an MIS degree with certifications in cybersecurity and business analytics from Iowa State University.
Monica Friedman
In support of the LCS vision, Monica leads the human resources team to ensure the LCS Family of Companies has an appropriate holistic talent strategy. In her role as executive vice president, chief human resources officer, Monica oversees effective recruitment, employee engagement, professional development, and the delivery of a competitive compensation and benefits program. In addition, she ensures that diversity, equity, and inclusion are a part of all that we do at LCS. Her focus on fostering a highly engaged workforce and a strong culture ensures that LCS is the employer of choice in the senior living industry. By effectively executing on the Extraordinary Impressions framework, Monica assures LCS is well-positioned to create opportunities for purposeful living filled with rich experiences for its employees and senior living residents.
Monica holds a bachelor’s degree in industrial relations human resources with highest distinction from The University of Iowa along with SPHR and SHRM-SCP designations. In addition, she is a graduate of the Greater Des Moines Leadership Institute Community Leadership Program and was named to the Des Moines Business Record’s Forty under 40. Monica has been recognized as the Dentons Davis Brown HR Professional of the Year, a Women of Influence honoree, and awarded the American Red Cross Clara Barton Award for Meritorious Volunteer Leadership. She serves as board chair for United Way of Central Iowa and is a member of the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire CHAASE board. Monica is a past member of the Business Education Alliance, and the past board chair for MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, the American Red Cross Iowa Chapter, and the Greater Des Moines Partnership Inclusion Council. At LCS, Monica is a member of the LCS Foundation Board of Directors and chairs the LCS Foundation Professional Development Committee.
Charles Murphy
As the executive vice president/senior managing director of development, Chuck Murphy is responsible for the strategy and performance oversight of LCS Development, serving internal and external clients in developing and enhancing senior living communities nationwide. Capitalizing on his experience in developing, acquiring, and managing commercial real estate for more than 30 years, Chuck directs development strategy and builds strategic partnerships to enhance the services LCS provides.
Applying his expertise in working with a range of property types including hospitality, residential, land development, and health care within private equity, public, and entrepreneurial platforms domestically and internationally, Chuck leads his teams to create special three-dimensional experiences for the seniors we serve.
Chuck’s development and investment experience includes leadership roles at The Walt Disney Company, GE Capital Real Estate, and Hammes Healthcare.
At LCS, Chuck is a member of the LCS Investment Committee. Outside the organization, he is a Benefactor of the Wisconsin Real Estate Alumni Association and serves as a board member of the James A. Graaskamp Center for Real Estate at The University of Wisconsin. Chuck also serves as a board member of Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity and First Friday Club of Chicago and is a member of the United Way of Central Iowa Tocqueville Society.
Chuck earned his bachelor’s degree in economics and a master’s degree in real estate investment analysis from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Chris Bird
As chief executive officer of LCS, Chris Bird is responsible for executing the business strategy across all business lines in the LCS Family of Companies. Chris provides leadership and direction for business growth, service excellence, and enhancing the company’s stability and value among financial partners, property owners, and other stakeholders in the senior living field.
Chris joined LCS in 2018 and brings over 25 years of experience in operations and marketing, new business development, fostering capital partner relationships, and leadership of both Life Plan and Rental Communities across the country. Today, he is responsible for the oversight of serving nearly 40,000+ seniors and 27,000 employees.
Chris serves as a member of the Board of Directors of LCS Holding Company, LLC and is a member of the Argentum Advisory Council. He holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Memphis, Tennessee.