CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SWISS VILLAGE, INC. | BERNE, INDIANA
Leading a Legacy of Compassionate Care in the Heart of Indiana's Farmland
Mission : Pursuing Life Together.
Core Values : Leadership, Innovation, Faith, and Engagement.
THE OPPORTUNITY AT A GLANCE
Position : Chief Executive Officer
Organization : Swiss Village, Inc.
Location : Berne, Indiana
Reports to : Board Chair, Swiss Village Board of Directors
Direct Reports : Senior Leadership Team (5 members : VP Finance, VP Human Resources, VP Marketing, VP Information Services, VP Operations)
Community Profile : Faith-based nonprofit CCRC | CMS 5-Star Quality Rating | 58-year legacy of service Team Members : 300+ dedicated employees committed to compassionate, faith-informed service Capacity :
Plans are underway to adjust resident and unit counts through ongoing healthcare remodel and licensing realignment.
Market Position : Indiana's trusted Mennonite heritage senior living community
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Swiss Village seeks a transformational Chief Executive Officer to lead this faith-based continuing care retirement community through a pivotal season of strategic repositioning. This executive opportunity combines the strength of a 58-year legacy, CMS 5-Star quality rating, and beautifully maintained campus with the challenge of guiding the organization from recent transition to sustainable operational excellence.
Rooted in the mission Pursuing Life Together and grounded in the core values of Leadership, Innovation, Faith, and Engagement , Swiss Village has long been more than a senior living provider — it is a community shaped by compassion, connection, and purpose. Its Anabaptist and Mennonite heritage calls leaders to serve with humility, creativity, and grace while empowering residents and team members alike to flourish.
The incoming CEO will inherit significant assets — exceptional care quality, long-tenured and mission-aligned staff, and strong community trust — while addressing critical priorities : accelerating census growth, optimizing operations, and achieving financial sustainability.
Recent interim leadership has made meaningful progress, reducing operating losses by nearly 50% and establishing a clear roadmap toward break-even operations. The next CEO will build on this momentum, positioned to lead Swiss Village to positive net income from operations within 24 months and to strengthen the organization's long-term sustainability
This is an opportunity for an exceptional servant-leader who combines strategic insight, financial acumen, and authentic faith-informed leadership — someone who can honor a rich heritage while inspiring a new era of growth and excellence in the heart of Indiana's farmland.
ORGANIZATIONAL DISTINCTION
Mission-Driven Excellence
Swiss Village represents authentic Mennonite senior living, distinguished by :
Comprehensive Continuum of Care
Strategic Positioning
ROLE DEFINITION AND IMPACT
The Chief Executive Officer serves as the senior-most leader of Swiss Village, accountable to the Board of Directors for overall organizational performance, mission fidelity, and operational sustainability. This executive role demands sophisticated integration of turnaround expertise, financial acumen, and authentic faith-informed leadership.
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Core Requirements
Preferred Qualifications
THE CALLING
This opportunity represents more than an executive appointment — it is a calling to serve with excellence in a mission that transforms lives daily. The Chief Executive Officer will have the privilege of stewarding a beloved 58-year legacy through renewal and growth, positioning Swiss Village for sustainable impact for generations to come.
The right leader will find extraordinary satisfaction in :
Swiss Village, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair hiring practices in all aspects of our ministry and operations, while maintaining our distinctive faith identity and mission.
To Apply
Interested candidates should send a Cover Letter and Resume to mhssearch@mhs-consulting.org. We look forward to hearing from you! Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Chief Executive Officer • Berne, IN, US