Griswold Welcomes Dr. Lori Griswold as Newest Board Member

As the former executive V.P. of the company and the daughter-in-law of founder Jean Griswold, Lori Griswold will leverage her experience to help usher in a new era for the non-medical home care brand.

Image of Erin Cahill By Erin Cahill.
Updated Mar 14, 2023

BLUE BELL, Pa. (PRWEB) March 14, 2023 - Griswold, the fast-growing non-medical home care franchise with over 170 locations, is excited to announce its newest board member, Lori R. Griswold, Ph.D., M.S.G.

In 1982, Dr. Jean Griswold founded Griswold as the countrys first non-medical home care company, providing quality home care to the elderly, disabled adults, and individuals recovering from illness. Under Jean's guidance, Lori Griswold served as executive vice president of the company for many years until 2009. She was also executive director of the predecessor to the non-profit Jean Griswold Foundation, the Special Care Foundation.

A nationally-known policy analyst and gerontologist, Lori Griswold has worked with and advocated for older and disabled persons in a variety of positions and settings for nearly four decades. She has a BA in psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, a Masters in gerontology from the Andrus Gerontology Center, University of Southern California and a PhD in Social Policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University. She currently serves as an advocate and consultant to help clients, colleagues, friends, and family navigate the long term care maze when needing assistance with home care, hospice, facility or other health care needs.

I am honored and humbled to join such a talented group of professionals to continue bringing Jeans vision to life, said Dr. Griswold. With the rapid growth and exciting developments in the world of home care, Griswold is poised to make a large impact on the industry. Im looking forward to developing fresh ideas and strategies to help the company grow in a meaningful way.

In addition to her experience at Griswold, Lori Griswolds past professional career include roles as a consultant for the Department of Justice/US Attorneys Office, SE Pennsylvania Region; executive director of the Special Care Foundation; long-time member of the PA Intragovernmental Council on Long-Term Care; researcher for the National Institute on Aging at UCLA; and visiting scientist in Sweden assessing quality of life for persons 85 and over.

Throughout her tenure with Griswold, Lori helped build the company to where it is today, said Griswold CEO Michael Slupecki. She was influential in developing the regulatory framework for home care throughout the country. This isnt just someone with the Griswold name this is someone who can truly add value when it comes to home care, education, compliance, historical perspectives, long-term franchisee relationships, and more. Connecting back to the Griswold family is great, but having somebody with her stature and strength within the industry is an honor. We are incredibly excited to have her on our Board.

Lori Griswold also has a long history of involvement in federal/national, state, and local advocacy and policy organizations and boards. She has worked with Fortune 500 and government agencies on pre-retirement planning and has authored various articles, book chapters, and grant applications. She has received a variety of awards, including the Philadelphia Business Journals 40 under 40, Top 100 Professionals to Watch and the 50 Best Women in Business.

Vicki Hoak, CEO of Home Care Association of America, is an industry veteran and a dedicated long-time advocate for the home-based care industry. She has two decades of experience working with Dr. Griswold in the industry.

We are thrilled to see Loris return to the home care space, said Hoak. Her participation will be invaluable because of her strong understanding of the value of in-home care. I worked alongside Lori many years ago when Pennsylvania was developing licensing for home care, and her collaborative spirit was instrumental then, as it will be now as our industry faces both challenges and opportunities in the years ahead.

John Pouschine, a primary board member and owner of the private equity firm Pouschine Cook Capital Management that acquired Griswold in 2012, believes Dr. Griswolds unique background will help drive important initiatives within the Griswold system.

Dr. Lori Griswold is an incredible addition because she brings a relevant regulatory background to discussions at the board level, Pouschine said. Better than anyone, she will be able to guide the board and franchisees as they continue to evolve during this pivotal time in the home care industry.

Now, as a member of the board, Lori Griswold will leverage her decades of industry experience to help Griswold continue expansion in line with its recent brand evolution. Overall, we are thrilled Lori is willing to put time and energy back into the company, and it is really a testament to the mission Jean started all those years ago, said Slupecki. Loris expertise and wisdom will be invaluable as we navigate the future of Griswold going forward.

ABOUT GRISWOLD

With 170 locations in 31 states, Griswold is one of the countrys top home care companies, providing professional, compassionate caregivers 24/7. Griswolds Live Assured promise gives both clients and their loved ones peace of mind, so they can live without the weight of worry. Griswold helps adults maintain quality of life despite advanced age, onset of illness or post-surgery recovery through services including companion care, home services, personal care and respite care. Founded by the late Jean Griswold in 1982, the company has maintained its founders profound sense of empathy for older and disabled adults and those living with chronic conditions.

For more information, visit http://www.griswoldhomecare.com or call 215.402.0200.

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