On Thursday, Nov. 4, residents, staff and board of Wake Robin joined together to honor former CEO Patrick McKee.
McKee, of Charlotte, served as the organization’s head from 2014 until 2020. A Dawn Redwood tree, planted on the property’s lower meadow, will act as a longstanding thank-you for his work.
Current CEO Martha Maksym said from inside the community’s newly renovated Maple Leaf Café, “Like all the CEOs who have worked for Wake Robin, you were a strategically unique choice — an example of Wake Robin’s hallmark of actively seeking great leaders, with varied and interesting backgrounds. Consistent with this philosophy, your leadership was the right style at the right time.”
She continued, “Your legacy is strong and revered at Wake Robin. On behalf of the community, our sincere thanks.”
Photo caption: Martha Maksym, current CEO of Wake Robin, stands with her predecessor Patrick McKee, who was honored for his years of service to the community with the planting of a Dawn Redwood tree on the property’s lower meadow.
About Wake Robin — Located on 136 acres in Shelburne, Vermont, Wake Robin is a non-profit Life Plan Community offering the full continuum of living options for senior citizens. Ranging from independent living cottages and apartments to the Linden Health Center, a five-star residential care and skilled nursing facility, Wake Robin offers the best in continuing care. Wake Robin is an active, safe, supportive community of adults. We value communication and fellowship, joy and humor. We welcome a diverse population and believe in everyone’s lifelong dignity and worth. Wake Robin’s first priority is the care and well being of every resident. To learn more, please visit wakerobin.com.