Travis Duncan Appointed Chief Executive Officer

Mary’s Woods Board of Directors Names Chief Executive Officer

– Travis Duncan –

Lake Oswego, OR, August 2, 2024

The Board of Directors of Mary’s Woods is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Duncan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Travis, dedicated to mission-driven nonprofits, has established himself as an experienced professional with a talent for delivering outcome-focused leadership to operations, customers, and teams.

Currently serving as the Executive Director for Pacific Retirement Services (PRS) flagship property, Mirabella in Seattle, Travis will begin his tenure at Mary’s Woods on September 30.

At PRS, he notably increased resident satisfaction, maintained high service quality, and reduced staff turnover by focusing on culture and development.

Travis Duncan CEO Mary's Woods

The Board of Directors of Mary’s Woods is pleased to announce the appointment of Travis Duncan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Travis, dedicated to mission-driven nonprofits, has established himself as an experienced professional with a talent for delivering outcome-focused leadership to operations, customers, and teams.

Travis Duncan CEO circle headshot

“Travis is a senior living executive with a proven track record of success. My fellow Board Members and I are confident that Travis’ skills and experience will drive our strategic vision and sustain the success of the Mary’s Woods mission, now and into the future.”

- Craig Kelly, Chair of Mary's Woods Board of Directors

As CEO, Travis will oversee Mary’s Woods’s overall operations, ensuring a high-quality continuum of services for residents and fostering an engaging and supportive work culture for employees.

“Mary’s Woods is recognized nationally in the senior living industry as a top-tier community, distinguished by its unique heritage and compassionate mission. It is an honor to work in an industry that is centered on service to seniors. Together with the Board of Directors, residents, and team members, I am committed to building upon the excellence established from over two decades of mission-driven care and innovation. I am eager to get to work, and my first priority will be getting to know the people who make Mary’s Woods the outstanding community it is.”

- Travis Duncan, Incoming Chief Executive Officer of Mary's Woods

About Mary’s Woods

Mary’s Woods is a non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community situated on 40 historic acres in Lake Oswego, Oregon. Mary’s Woods is missioned to provide individuals with a continuum of housing, health, and educational services that ensure the dignity, well-being, independence, and security of older persons. Consisting of Independent and Assisted Living options, and Residential Care and Memory Care with 24/7 nursing staff, Mary’s Woods is home to more than 700 residents who are supported by an exceptional team of 400 staff members.