Benchmark Senior Living
Management Team

CHAIRMAN & CEO
Tom Grape

Tom Grape is founder, chairman and CEO of Benchmark. Since 1997, he has led Benchmark to become the largest senior housing company in the Northeast. With 6,300 associates and more than 65 communities across 8 states, Benchmark has assets under management of over $2.5 billion.

Tom Grape, founder, CEO and chairman of Benchmark Senior Living
Jerry Liang
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
Jerry Liang
Jerry Liang is chief financial officer and executive vice president responsible for development, asset management, capital structuring, investor relations, accounting, treasury, and risk management.

Before joining Benchmark in February 2021, Jerry served as senior vice president of investments and development at Sunrise Senior Living, based in McLean, Virginia, for 13 years.
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
John Hartmayer
John Hartmayer is chief operations officer and executive vice president responsible for all community operations, including resident care, programming, culinary, and legal.

Before joining Benchmark in March 2021, John served as senior vice president of operations for the east division of Atria Senior Living, based in Louisville, KY, and was with the company for more than 20 years.
John Hartmayer
Kris Martel

CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER

Kris Martel

Kris Martel is chief human resources officer and responsible for recruiting, learning and development, benefits and total rewards, organizational development and associate engagement.

Before joining Benchmark as vice president of human resources in October 2021, Kris served as vice president of human resources at Point 32 Health, based in Watertown, MA, and was with the company for 26 years.