Our Leadership

Our Leadership

Derek Hansen

Founder

Derek Hansen started visualizing the concept of Aria Senior Living over his 20 years of Operational experience in the senior living industry. During that time, he worked for two of the largest Assisted Living and Nursing Home providers and formed many life long relationships with team members and residents.

 

Most importantly, he has a passion for seniors and a desire to mainstream senior care. It is time for premium Assisted Living to operate in residential neighbors.

 

Derek lives in Highland Heights, Ohio. He is married and has 2 beautiful girls, a loving set of parents and caring in-laws.

Ryan Russell

Vice President of Strategy and Development

Ryan is the Vice President of Strategy and Development for Cedar Living and has served as an officer of the company since 2018. In Ryan’s current role he leads all aspects of Sales Strategy and Training for the company.

 

Ryan is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and received his MBA from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

 

In addition to his work at Cedar Living, Ryan enjoys spending time with his wife and two young children. When time permits, you may even catch him on the golf course or playing guitar.