Sagewood, a retirement community in North Phoenix, added to it leadership team with a new director of plant operations and director of human resources.

Sandi Grove, Sagewood’s new director of plant operations, has more than 20 years experience in maintenance and engineering. He spent the past four years managing operations at various senior living communities and luxury resorts.

Prior to that he served in the U.S. Navy, first as a heavy construction engineer, then as a special warfare fast boat team member.

Desiree Cogley, the new director of human resources at Sagewood, has 23 years of experience in human resources and healthcare. While she is also new to senior living, Cogley grew her career serving in human resource roles for a community health center in Phoenix.

As director of human resources, Cogley will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain qualified, hospitality-driven staff to provide services to the residents of Sagewood.

“We are confident both Sandi and Desiree will make a positive impact on the Sagewood community,” Executive Director of Sagewood Ed Smith shared in a press release.

The Life Plan community is located at 4555 E. Mayo Blvd.

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