12 Oaks Senior Living, a premier, best-in-class regional senior living management organization, today announced a planned executive leadership transition designed to position the company for its next phase of strategic growth and innovation. Greg Puklicz, who has served as President since December 2021, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Long-time CEO Richard K. Blaylock will continue to provide leadership, governance and insight in his role as Chairman of the Board, maintaining the family legacy started by Charles C. Blaylock in 1984.
In his new role as CEO and President, Puklicz will oversee all corporate operations, strategic initiatives, and the continued expansion of the 12 Oaks regional footprint.
“Greg’s steady leadership, operational expertise, and commitment to our core values make him the ideal choice to lead 12 Oaks into the future,” said Blaylock. “Over the past several years, his forward-thinking approach has been instrumental in modernizing our platforms, scaling our infrastructure, growing leaders, and expanding our footprint. I look forward to supporting him as Chairman to ensure 12 Oaks remains a Best-In-Class, senior housing operator.”
Puklicz joined 12 Oaks Senior Living in 2018 as Chief Financial Officer before being named President in late 2021. During his tenure as President, Puklicz successfully expanded the company’s portfolio to over 40 communities. Crucially, he led the build-out of new corporate verticals to provide a comprehensive, full-service capability that spans clinical care, sophisticated sales and marketing support, and specialized life enrichment programs. Backed by a best-in-class back-of-house operational capability, 12 Oaks has solidified its reputation for driving financial efficiency and clinical excellence for its owners and investment partners.
“I am deeply honored to step into the role of CEO and build upon the extraordinary foundation that Dick and the Blaylock family have established,” said Greg Puklicz. “Looking forward, our focus is clear: we will continue to excel as a best-in-class, truly regional operator proudly based right here in Texas. Our emphasis moving ahead will be on carefully curating our portfolio through select management engagements, disciplined acquisitions, and strategic capital alliances, proving ourselves every day as a Trusted Partner to those who invest alongside us.”
The executive transition reflects 12 Oaks’ long-term commitment to its foundational core principles of Character, Competency, Stewardship, and Servanthood. The company continues to see strong market demand and fundamentals, and as a consequence, is actively optimizing its high-touch management model for independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities across the region, to optimize results for investors, while ensuring our residents continue to thrive in community.
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About 12 Oaks Senior Living
12 Oaks Senior Living, based in Dallas, Texas, has been a regional leader in senior living management and consulting services for more than 40 years. 12 Oaks Senior Living is rooted and established in the core values of Character, Competency, Stewardship, and Servanthood. The organization operates communities in Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah, serving thousands of residents and employees. For more information about 12 Oaks Senior Living and its communities, visit 12oaks.com.