John R. Grace is the founder and President of GraceTeam. With more than 30 years of experience, John has a unique and sought after style that helps organizations successfully design and implement plans for their preferred future.
John began his career in 1977 at the nationally recognized Wexner Heritage Villlage in Columbus Ohio serving as the Assistant Administrator. He went on to serve as first executive director of Meadowlark Hills, a continuing care retirement community in Manhattan, KS.
In 1984 he became President of the Kansas Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, a trade association serving 165 not-for-profit aging service providers in Kansas and served for twenty years.
From 2004, through 2009 John served as the founder and President of the Aging Research Institute (ARI), a management and development senior services consulting firm with 8 employees. In 2009, John left ARI and formed
GraceTeam LLC.
John has provided strategic planning, operational analysis and new project development for over 100 not for profit organizations during his career.
These clients include both large and small organizations, and are located in 27 different states across the nation.
Grace received his Bachelors Degree from Washburn University and is a 1977 graduate of the University of North Texas Center for Aging Studies with a Master's degree in Studies on Aging.
John is a graduate of the W.K. Kellogg National Leadership Program of
Battle Creek Michigan and continues as a fellow participating in
leadership development programs.
During his career, John has been appointed by state and federal officials to boards and committees related to aging services. He has served on the AAHSA House of Delegates and Convenor of the AAHSA State Executive Forum.
Other Professional Team Members:We have a wide array of knowledgeable, experienced and nationally recognized senior living experts of certified public accountants, architects, marketing and sales advisors, nurses and other professionals who serve on team assignments to best match with your needs. Depending upon your situation, these individuals will be a part of the team providing you with leading edge thinking and planning for serving tomorrows elders.