Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
AWARDS & HONORS
Timeline
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Dena R. Meyer

Rio Verde,AZ

Summary

Sales and operations executive with 25+ years of experience leading multi-community residential and active adult developments across multiple states in for-profit and nonprofit environments. Proven record of quarterbacking end-to-end community sales performance—including staffing, pricing strategy, model and sales office presentation, CRM discipline, incentive design, and profitability optimization. Recognized people leader who builds, coaches, and retains high-performing sales teams while partnering cross-functionally with marketing, development, construction, and executive leadership

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

President

Lifestyle Communities & Lifestyle Cooperative Management
01.2021 - Current

• Lead sales, marketing, pricing strategy, and go-to-market execution for owner-occupied active adult residential communities from pre-sales through stabilization.

• Quarterback on-site sales teams, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and incentive design tied to absorption and revenue goals.

• Influence sales office design, model presentation, buyer journey, and scheduling to optimize traffic conversion and customer experience.

• Direct pricing strategy, inventory pacing, and release sequencing to maximize velocity and community profitability.

• Implement enterprise CRM systems and KPI dashboards; audit lead follow-up, conversion metrics, and sales activity.

• Partner with development, construction, and marketing to align product design, messaging, and buyer value perception.

Vice President | Partner Services & Living Spaces Operations

Ecumen
01.2020 - 01.2021

• Executive leader responsible for regional operations and residential portfolios serving over 10,000 residents.

• Collaborated with senior leadership to align operational execution, sales strategy, and financial performance.

• Strengthened partner relationships and ensured consistent brand and sales execution.

Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Client Relations

Ecumen
01.2018 - 01.2020

Led system-wide sales strategy across multi-site residential portfolios in six states.

• Oversaw regional sales leaders and on-site teams; established pricing frameworks, sales processes, CRM standards, and performance reviews.

• Designed and deployed sales incentives to increase traffic conversion, velocity, and revenue.

• Partnered with marketing to analyze campaign effectiveness and optimize traffic generation by market.

• Built a strong sales leadership pipeline through coaching and mentoring.

Senior Director / Director of Business Development

Ecumen
01.2013 - 01.2019

Led market feasibility, competitive analysis, and buyer demand studies for residential developments exceeding $200M.

• Partnered with architects, designers, and development teams to align unit mix, pricing, and amenities with local buyer preferences.

• Supported repositioning of underperforming communities through product, pricing, and sales strategy adjustments.

Education

Master’s Certificate - Organizational Leadership

St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MN

Executive Leadership Training - undefined

Larry Minnix Leadership Academy, LeadingAge
Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies; Minor: Spanish

College of Saint Benedict
Saint Joseph, MN

Skills

    Community Sales Leadership - Pricing & Product Strategy -CRM & Performance Management - Team Building - New Developments and Start Ups

Affiliations

  • President & Vice President – Interim Boards, Multiple Senior Housing Cooperatives
  • Board Member – National Charity League, West Lakes Chapter (2022–2024)

Certification

Minnesota Real Estate Broker – Minnesota Department of Commerce

AWARDS & HONORS

40 Under 40 – Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal, Best in Real Estate – Senior Housing Development (Multiple Years), NAIOP Award – Best Senior Housing (2017, 2018), Top Project Award – Finance & Commerce (2017), Finalist – Minnesota Real Estate Journal Senior Housing Development (2020), #1 Best Senior Living – Star Tribune (2021)

Timeline

President

Lifestyle Communities & Lifestyle Cooperative Management
01.2021 - Current

Vice President | Partner Services & Living Spaces Operations

Ecumen
01.2020 - 01.2021

Vice President of Sales, Marketing & Client Relations

Ecumen
01.2018 - 01.2020

Senior Director / Director of Business Development

Ecumen
01.2013 - 01.2019

Executive Leadership Training - undefined

Larry Minnix Leadership Academy, LeadingAge

Master’s Certificate - Organizational Leadership

St. Catherine University

Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Studies; Minor: Spanish

College of Saint Benedict
Dena R. Meyer