About Marquis Health

Meet our leadership, explore our core values, and discover what makes our clinical excellence stand out.

Our Leadership Team

Placing the Right People Behind Your Patients

Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated executives and vice presidents who guide Marquis Health Consulting Services with vision, integrity, and a passion for clinical excellence.

Barry Munk

Chief Executive Officer

Oversees all facets of the company. Known for his innovative approach and commitment to embracing technology's central role in healthcare.

Barry Munk, CEO, is responsible for overseeing all facets of Marquis and its support of client facilities. He has developed Marquis' proprietary data and prescriptive analytics product and many operational applications. Barry is a licensed nursing home administrator with over a decade of executive management at Marquis and is on the boards of numerous healthcare associations.

Adam Goldman, SHRM-SCP, LNHA

Chief Human Resources Officer

25+ years of leadership in senior living. Passionate about dignity in healthcare and ensuring employees feel respected and supported.

Adam Goldman brings 25+ years of leadership in senior living as an administrator and regional operator. He is responsible for employee recruitment and retention, all HR policies and procedures. A licensed nursing home administrator and SHRM-Senior Certified Professional, Adam speaks passionately at conferences including the LeadingAge National Convention.

Michael J. Smith RN, LNHA

Division President

Oversees the Mid-Atlantic Region. Registered nurse and licensed nursing home administrator with 25+ years of clinical and operational expertise.

Michael Smith oversees the Mid-Atlantic Region of Marquis. Skilled in all aspects of operations, physician relations, specialty program development, and team building. Prior to joining Marquis in 2015, Mike served as a Risk Management Consultant with The Graham Company and was Senior Director of Operations for Guardian Elder Care, overseeing 13 properties.

Sharon J. Donaghue

Division President, New England

Results-driven healthcare executive with 25+ years in post-acute care. Specializes in operations management and clinical reimbursement.

Sharon Donaghue has a consistent record of forging strong relationships, managing and coaching diverse groups of people. A sought-after speaker on industry matters, Sharon holds degrees in nursing and psychology and is a member of Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology.

Nathan Norton

VP of Operations, New England

Experienced operational specialist with skills spanning management oversight, labor management, staffing and team building.

Nathan Norton, Vice President of Operations, New England Region, previously served as Marquis' Regional Director of Operations for New England. He earned a bachelor's in business administration from UT Arlington and both master's in project and operational management and Global MBA from Southern New Hampshire University. He serves on the board of the Rhode Island Health Care Association.

Jennifer M. Hertzog

VP of Marketing & Business Development

20+ years in long-term care sales. Played a significant role in the strategic growth and post-acute alignment strategies of Marquis since 2014.

Jennifer Hertzog is an accomplished sales management executive with demonstrated results in transition management, network development, and census development. Prior to Marquis, she served in a divisional sales leadership role for 12 years with Extendicare Health Services, leading strategy for a 52-center territory. She earned her BS in Health Policy Administration from Penn State.

Natalie Adis, MBA

VP of Digital & Social Media

10+ years as a digital strategist. Led brand awareness growth and built Marquis' online presence from the ground up.

Natalie Adis leads all digital marketing initiatives and oversees digital marketing support for client facilities. She developed Marquis' Online Reputation Management Process model. She earned her MBA and BA from Georgian Court University and serves on advisory boards at Georgian Court and Seton Hall. She is also a member of the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of NJ.

Anthony Ventrella

VP of Dining

Decades of food service and hospitality experience. Certified Food Manager overseeing Dining Services across all Marquis client centers.

Anthony Ventrella oversees the Dining Services and Nutrition Departments at Marquis client centers in New England and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Previously served as Regional Food Service Director for CareOne Management LLC and Production Manager for Flying Food Group and Compass Group. He earned his degree at SUNY Westchester Community College.

Ricardo Pena

VP of Life Enrichment, Mid-Atlantic

20+ years of experience in life enrichment programming for skilled nursing and assisted living residents.

Ricardo "Ricky" Pena oversees expansive life enrichment activities at Marquis client centers across the Mid-Atlantic Region. A NCCDP-Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional, and Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer. Programs range from virtual-reality travel to samba dance fitness and music therapy. He earned degrees in music education and music therapy from Queens College, CUNY.

Additional leadership: Hilly Hill (Chief Brand Officer) · Alan Eserner (VP Senior Living) · Jules Dewey (VP Sales) · Abe Cohen (VP Business Dev, RI) · Louie Chestman (VP Employee Engagement) · Lance Severance (VP Plant Operations) · Dana Perrella (VP Recruitment) · Shlomo Freundlich (VP Risk Management) · Seana Hall (VP Life Enrichment, NE)

Living Our Core Values

Our Cultural Foundation

Living Our Core Values at Marquis

Our core values are not just words — they define how we approach every interaction, every decision, and every moment of care we provide.

Pursuit of Excellence

Excellence is at the core of everything we do — in our approach, our performance, and the way we treat one another. The pursuit of excellence results in the best care and outcomes for the residents.

Respect for All

Respect for the residents and each other creates an environment of kindness and dignity. Respect leads to healthy and trusting interactions while embracing each other's strengths, challenges and needs.

Driven by Passion

We are caring and loving people who are passionate about the lives of the residents. Passion is what motivates us to provide exceptional care and a remarkable experience. It drives us to be great at what we do and to care with all our heart.

"It is important to me that the residents always look Dignified!"

"Because I diligently follow the care plan, my residents' experience will be excellent!"

"I know how much I mean to the residents, so I continue to give it my all!"

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Community Clinical Outcomes

Evidence of Excellence

Community Clinical Outcomes

Explore the success stories and case studies within the communities we service — real patients, real outcomes, real impact.

March 22, 2022

Allendale Pulmonary Case Study

Patient continues to progress nicely in rehab and is tolerating her advanced diet to Mechanical Soft and Thin liquids without any unplanned hospital transfers.

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March 12, 2022

Arbor Ridge Heart Failure Case Study

Under the Direction of our In-House Cardiologist, Dr. Dhirendra Das, the patient gained the strength required to return home. Follow up appointment secured with PCP within 48 hours of Discharge from Rehab.

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March 3, 2022

Canterbury Pulmonary Rehab Case Study

Upon admission patient was dependent, requiring maximum assistance with all self-care tasks. Our Full-Time on-site Respiratory Therapist, allows the patient to participate in Occupational, Physical and Speech therapy 5 times a week.

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February 19, 2022

Collingswood Pulmonary Rehab Success Story

Upon discharge, patient was able to ambulate with supervision, eat independently, and ambulate with very minimal assistance — a remarkable recovery from complete bedbound status.

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AHA Heart Failure Certification

American Heart Association Recognition

AHA Heart Failure Certification

The American Heart Association's Heart Failure certification recognizes hospitals and healthcare facilities that provide high-quality care for patients with heart failure. We are proud to service communities that have earned this prestigious designation.

AHA Certified Communities

Proud to service AHA Heart Failure Certified Skilled Nursing Facilities

What are the benefits of the American Heart Failure Certification for patients?

The accreditation helps patients identify facilities that follow the latest evidence-based cardiology guidelines for heart failure care. This helps ensure coordination of pre-admission, during treatment, and post-discharge follow-up care.

What is the Skilled Nursing Facility Heart Failure Certification Eligibility Criteria?

Uses a standardized method of delivering services based on current evidence-based AHA guidelines
Adherence to evidence-based requirements aimed at improving care and outcomes for heart failure patients
Professional evaluation criteria developed by heart health and skilled nursing experts

Does every Skilled Nursing Facility go through certification to provide cardiac care?

Not every SNF goes through certification to provide cardiac care. However, many of the facilities we service have chosen to opt for certification from the American Heart Association to demonstrate their quality and standards of care for patients with cardiovascular disease and heart-related conditions.

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