Sunnyside Communities announces Tammy Shorter as Interim Executive Director of King's Grant. Sunnyside Communities is pleased to announce the promotion of Tammy Shorter to Interim Executive Director of King's Grant in Martinsville, effective October 6, 2026. Shorter brings 13 years of leadership experience at King's Grant, having served as Administrator of Lacy Health Center. Throughout her tenure, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality care, operational excellence, and the well-being of residents and team members. Under her leadership, King's Grant has consistently achieved excellent survey results, maintained high levels of satisfaction, and demonstrated a strong record of quality care. Her dedication to advancing best practices has contributed to positive outcomes not only at King's Grant, but across Sunnyside Communities. "At Sunnyside Communities, we believe in developing our team members and recognizing the talent and leadership that already exist within our organization," said Josh O. Lyons, President and CEO of Sunnyside Communities. "Tammy's experience, dedication, and proven leadership make her well suited to guide King's Grant through this next chapter." For Shorter, the opportunity to lead King's Grant represents a continuation of her longstanding commitment to the community and the people who call it home. "King's Grant has been such an important part of my life for the past 13 years, and I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to continue serving this community in a new capacity," said Shorter. "I have had the privilege of working alongside some truly exceptional people who care deeply about our residents and one another. I am proud of what we have accomplished together and look forward to building on that foundation as we continue to make King's Grant a wonderful place to live and work." In her new role, Shorter will oversee the operations of King's Grant while continuing to serve as the licensed administrator for the campus's care areas during the transition. Shorter's promotion reflects Sunnyside Communities' ongoing commitment to professional growth, leadership development, and promoting from within whenever possible. Her extensive knowledge of King's Grant, established relationships with residents and employees, and dedication to the organization's mission provide a strong foundation for her leadership in this new role. Sunnyside Communities congratulates Shorter on this well-deserved promotion and looks forward to her continued leadership and service to the King's Grant community.

Matt Fredericks featured as Senior Dining Association "member on the Move" Congratulations to Matt Fredericks, Director of Culinary Experience for Sunnyside Communities, who was recently featured by the Senior Dining Association as its "Member on the Move." The feature highlights Matt's career journey, leadership philosophy and expanded role supporting dining operations across Sunnyside, King's Grant and Summit Square. It also recognizes his commitment to developing team members, strengthening culinary operations and creating meaningful dining experiences that support resident wellness, connection and quality of life. Matt joined Sunnyside Communities in 2021 and has continued to grow as a leader within the organization. In his new corporate role, he is helping strengthen dining and hospitality across all three communities while supporting each campus and its unique culture. Sunnyside Communities is proud to see Matt and his leadership recognized by the Senior Dining Association and grateful for the experience, creativity and passion he brings to Sunnyside Communities. Read the entire article here: seniordining.org/senior-dining-news/f/member-on-the-move-matthew-fredericks