03/05/2026
Behind every warm welcome is a team of leaders who care deeply about the people who call this place home. Today, we’re highlighting one of the individuals who helps our community feel connected and truly at home.💙
We’re honored to introduce our Executive Director, Kathy Willard, at The Springs at Sunnyside.
Kathy’s passion for serving older adults began in childhood while caring for her grandmother alongside her mother. Through that experience, she saw firsthand the importance of compassion, advocacy, and honoring each person’s unique story. It shaped her deep belief that everyone deserves dignity, respect, and the opportunity to live their best life — a belief she carries into her leadership each day as she supports residents, families, and team members alike.
She brings six years of experience from The Springs at Lake Oswego, where she most recently served as Food & Beverage Director after helping open the community in 2019 as Business Office Manager. Throughout her time there, she upheld the values of The Springs Living, building strong teams, fostering collaboration, and leading with integrity. Her desire for continued professional growth, combined with her deep connection to our culture and mission, has positioned her to lead with clarity, purpose, and heart.
We’re grateful for Kathy’s steady leadership and the compassion she brings to our residents, families, and team each day.