Executive Team

Michael S. Stoller, Managing Partner and CEO
Michael Stoller brings a wealth of experience to LCB Senior Living, and is a key driver of its business vision and plan.  Mr. Stoller was previously a founder of Newton Senior Living, LLC (NSL), which was one of Massachusetts’s first assisted living providers.  NSL grew from a start-up company to a $110 million business before being sold a division of Lazard Freres in 2005.

Prior to forming NSL, Mr. Stoller oversaw operations and established new corporate investment and borrowing relationships for MB Management, a residential developer. Mr. Stoller increased the multifamily residential management portfolio size from 3,000 to 8,000 residential units. Mr. Stoller also expanded the fee service business from less than 100 units to nearly 2,500 units. Prior to joining MB Management, Mr. Stoller was an audit manager at Coopers & Lybrand specializing in real estate, healthcare and insurance.

In creating the new business of LCB, Mr. Stoller once again brings his senior housing operating excellence to Massachusetts’ senior citizens and their families.  Mr. Stoller leads the Company’s strategic and financial operations as well as its overall vision and cultural base.  Mr. Stoller’s success in combining attractive real estate locations and building design with superior customer service make him uniquely qualified to drive LCB to a level of success previously achieved at NSL.

Mr. Stoller is a former board member of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass-ALFA).

Stephen D. Puliafico, Managing Partner and President
Stephen Puliafico oversees day-to-day operations, and the company’s operations and customer service approach.  His deep experience has yielded a cohesive management group focused on a team approach, while maintaining a strict bottom line focus and a directed marketing effort, the same qualities that produced great success in the past.

Mr. Puliafico was also one of the founders of Newton Senior Living, LLC (NSL), serving as the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.  In that position, Mr. Puliafico served the dual role of directing the operation of the Company’s property portfolio, its operating staff and its 1,600 associates, while providing leadership to its facility development and site selection process. Mr. Puliafico is a former board member of the Rhode Island Assisted Living Association (RIALA).

Mr. Puliafico brings a unique perspective to marketing and operations through his experience in both senior housing and (prior to that) the retail industry—along with his specific knowledge of the New England marketplace and consumer behavior.

Prior to joining NSL, Mr. Puliafico was a regional sales manager for Staples Inc., a General Manager for Lechmere, Inc., and he held a number of management positions with Jordan Marsh Company. During his 18 years of retail experience, Mr. Puliafico held numerous managerial positions including responsibility for multiple units throughout New England. In these roles, Mr. Puliafico was responsible for the development and management of annual budgets and monthly forecasts, bottom line profit and loss, general personnel management, customer relations and overall problem solving.

Lewis Pearlson, Managing Partner and Vice President of Investor Relations
Lewis Pearlson has over 14 years of experience working with Institutional Investors at some of the world’s premier investment managers, providing detailed investment analysis across the asset class spectrum including alternative investments.  Most recently Mr. Pearlson was a Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager at State Street Global Advisors working with some of the country’s most sophisticated Endowments and Foundations located across the United States.  Mr. Pearlson also served as Director of Investor Relations for Sowood Capital Management LP where he worked with the firm’s hedge fund and private equity investors.  He has also worked at  Wellington Management Company, LLP and Fidelity Management & Research Company. 

Mr. Pearlson will initially be focused on the development and communication with LCB’s investors, bringing an Institutional Investment approach to the sales, marketing, distribution and client service of LCB’s various development projects. His investment knowledge, experience with both public and private investments, and focus on delivering superior client service will set LCB apart from its competitors. 

Mr. Pearlson holds a B.A. in Economics from Tufts University and a graduate degree from the Yale School of Management.  He is also a holder of the CFA designation, a member of both the CFA Institute and the Boston Security Analysts Society, and holds the FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations.  He is also involved with Combined Jewish Philanthropies and a member of the Development Committee of the Rashi School. 

Lori LePage, Vice President of Human Resources
Lori LePage has rejoined the founders of Newton Senior Living, LLC and assumes the position of Vice President of Human Resources. In this role Lori will be responsible for all HR functions including associate relations, recruitment, compensation and benefits, payroll, training and associate development. Lori will serve as a member of the company’s corporate management team.

Prior to joining LCB Senior Living, Lori spent seven years with Atria Senior Living, Inc. During that time, she advanced from Vice President of Human Resources for the East Division to Senior Vice President- Human Resources Field Operations.

Ms. LePage was previously with Newton Senior Living, L.L.C., a senior housing provider located in New England, responsible for benefits and compensation, associate relations, recruitment, human resource information, payroll, training and development, and a member of the company’s corporate management team.   Ms. LePage was also responsible for all aspects of strategic human resource planning, acquisitions and field human resource management. 

Prior to 2000, Ms. LePage was employed by AAI Foster Grant as their Director of Human Resources, and was responsible for all human resources functions but focused on acquisition and transition work during a critical period for the company.  

Ms. LePage is a graduate of Rhode Island College with a BS in human resource management. 

Wilma Brooks, CFO
Wilma Brooks has nearly 20 years’ experience in senior housing finance, and was a key contributor at the management team’s previous company, Newton Senior Living, LLC.  She oversees a variety of disciplines at LCB, and is deeply involved in deal structuring, financing process and closings.  She has also been actively involved in the Company’s development financing and business strategy formulation since its inception.  Ms. Brooks has a keen business sense, which is applied directly to the Company’s  business plan execution, as well as the treasury functions, management, leasing, and strategic planning.

 Ms. Brooks has been responsible for property development including negotiation, financing and project review as well as operational and financial management direction and oversight.  She has structured, negotiated and closed acquisition, construction, permanent and equity financing aggregating in excess of $400,000,000 at institutional rates.  

Danielle Breton, Director of Investments
Danielle Breton is responsible, along with Mr. Stoller, for the growth of the Company’s senior housing portfolio.  Additionally, Ms. Breton is directly responsible for evaluating potential property acquisitions and developments, from initial offer and valuation through due diligence, debt and equity structuring, and closing.  

Ms. Breton integrates all company departments in the process, and interfaces with Mr. Pearlson in the ongoing Investor relationship process, post-closing.  Ms. Breton has been involved in the senior housing industry for thirteen years.  Prior to joining LCB, Ms. Breton was the Director of Underwriting at Benchmark Senior Living, where she oversaw the underwriting and real estate investment analysis related to acquisitions, developments, value-add renovation projects, portfolio and refinancings.  During her tenure, Ms. Breton was involved in closing over $2B in 26 recapitalizations and acquisitions, which doubled the size of the company.  Ms. Breton previously worked at Epoch Senior Living.

Maria T. Lastoria, Regional Director of Operations
Maria Lastoria has nearly two decades’ experience in senior housing management, including serving as Executive Director of Atria Marina Place (developed by Newton Senior Living) from 2005 to 2009, and five years as Director of Business Services at the River Bay Club Senior Living Community in Quincy, MA.  In addition, Ms. Lastoria spent ten years in management at the Fox Village Retirement Community in Westwood, MA.

In that time, she has successfully built and managed large-scale senior care operations, overseeing all aspects of resident care, sales and marketing, business functions and day-to-day management.

Ms. Lastoria has been repeatedly recognized for excellence, including winning Mass ALFA’s Executive Director of the Year award in 2007, and a host of other awards including Highest Occupancy Growth, Highest Revenue Growth, the Zero Deficiency Award (MA Office of Elder Affairs), and ALFA’s 2009 Leadership Award.

Barbara J. Hamilton, Regional Director of Operations
Barbara Hamilton is a Regional Director of Operations, overseeing several residences in the LCB portfolio. She is responsible for all aspects of community operations, ensuring that each residence maintains the highest level of resident service and excellence.

Barbara brings nearly 30 years of professional experience in the health care industry, most recently as Director of Day and Residential Programs at the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’ Executive Office of Elder Affairs, where she oversaw seven community programs.  She also spent five years at Atria Senior Living as Senior Vice President of New England Operations.

Previously, Barbara was instrumental in the success of Newton Senior Living, where she was Regional Director of Operations for eight years.  She was responsible for bringing the NSL mission statement and commitment and values to each of the 27 communities within her portfolio. 

Barbara’s past experience includes quality assurance, program development and clinical programming for seniors. With a strong background in elder advocacy and senior housing options, Barbara excels in the creation of high quality senior living environments. She is also a Registered Nurse, a Certified Rehabilitation Registered Nurse, a Certified Case Manager and a Licensed Social Work Associate.

Richard A. Gordon, Director of Sales
Richard Gordon leads and directs the overall sales functions to promote the LCB Senior Living brand and to support communities in reaching occupancy and revenue objectives.  

Mr. Gordon has over seventeen years of sales, operations and customer service experience of which more than ten have been in senior housing.  He most recently worked as a Regional Sales Manager for Brightview Senior Living supporting and overseeing communities in New Jersey and New England.  Prior to that he worked for Atria Senior Living for six years where he held the positions of Regional Sales Manager and Vice-President of Operations.  His blend of sales and operations background gives him a unique perspective in working with and coaching teams to achieve results.

Mr. Gordon is a former board member of the Rhode Island Assisted Living Association (RIALA) and has served on the Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass-ALFA) training committee.    

Edward SanClemente, Director of Development
Mr. SanClemente  is responsible for the site selection, permitting, development and construction of all projects, and worked to develop the company’s prototype assisted living residence.  Mr. SanClemente is also responsible for the assessment of potential acquisitions, the creation of the rehabilitation plans, and the oversight of the redevelopment of these residences.  He also has oversite of the firm’s operations and maintenance functions.

Leo Jacques, Controller
Mr. Jacques serves as the Controller for LCB.  In this role, he is responsible for directing operational budgets, cost controls, accounting practices and financial analysis and reporting.  In addition, Mr. Jacques is responsible for cash management, directing financial audits, and providing recommendations for procedural improvements.   Mr. Jacques also supports facility management and business office personnel.

Ted Doyle, Director of Corporate Marketing & Public Affairs
Ted Doyle has worked with the LCB team for more than a decade, and possesses 25 years’ business & marketing experience.  At LCB, Mr. Doyle is responsible for corporate marketing and public affairs, overseeing brand-building, strategy and execution.  He also directs all public affairs activities related to the firm and its projects.  Mr. Doyle’s years of experience in the real estate industry, especially his time consulting for Newton Senior Living, and as a staff member for former Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Thomas P. O’Neill, III’s marketing and public affairs agency, provide him with the solid foundation required for ensuring success in building the LCB brand.