The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living
In The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living, host Greg Puklicz is joined by industry leaders to discuss and highlight the character, competency and care that is required to successfully manage senior living portfolios.
Episodes

Jan 8, 2024
Jan 8, 2024
13 min
Dick Blaylock, Founder and CEO of 12 Oaks Senior Living, shares with President Greg Puklicz, how he entered into the family business of senior living and how 12 Oaks’ core values shape the trajectory of their communities, team members, and the company’s future.Learn more about 12 Oaks Senior Living
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Dec 4, 2023
Dec 4, 2023
15 min
Join Melissa Labor, Chief People Officer at 12 Oaks Senior Living, and President Greg Puklitz, as they discuss how they are approaching labor, fueling their team, and creating an environment where both team members and residents alike can thrive.Learn more about 12 Oaks Senior Living
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Oct 16, 2023
Oct 16, 2023
15 min
2023 has been shaped by phenomenal growth for 12 Oaks Senior Living. Listen to Greg Puklicz discuss 12 Oaks’ approach to revamping communities in the middle market with Paul Wang, Vice President of Asset Management.Learn more about 12 Oaks Senior Living
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Sep 18, 2023
Sep 18, 2023
19 min
Listen to Greg Puklicz, President of 12 Oaks, and Eilleen Aldridge, Vice President of Solutions, discuss how 12 Oaks’ communities have increased resident retention and referrals through the Symphony of Life program and how their “sit in a seat” model provides continuity in leadership roles.
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Aug 7, 2023
Aug 7, 2023
14 min
Kelli Sawyer, VP of Accounting, and Erika Robledo, Human Resource Manager, join host Greg Puklicz to discuss the ways in which 12 Oaks approaches their communities with support through a variety of avenues. Both Kelli and Erika dive into how they came up through the 12 Oaks ranks, and what their departments do to build valuable team culture.
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Jun 5, 2023
Jun 5, 2023
17 min
Lori Jones, Chief Operating Officer, joins host Greg Puklicz to discuss how 12 Oaks has overcome senior living operation challenges involving staffing, occupancy, and revenue. Lori has over 25 years of experience in senior housing operations and as a Registered Nurse brings a unique perspective to the conversation.
This episode was recorded at the NIC Spring Conference.
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May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023
16 min
Join Greg Puklicz, host of The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living, along with Aaron Catoe, Senior Vice President of Operations, as we hear about the importance of leadership in senior living operations. Aaron’s passion for his team members and residents is evident in his commitment to the industry and profession. As the Senior Vice President of Operations, he’s perfectly positioned to share some very informative thoughts on leadership in senior living community operations, especially what makes strong leaders and how to develop strong leaders.
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Apr 24, 2023
Apr 24, 2023
1 min
Join Greg Puklicz, host of The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living as we hear about the character, competency and care that is required to successfully manage senior living portfolios. Greg’s industry knowledge and passion for his team members and residents is evident in his commitment to senior living operations. Through each episode, listeners will hear insights on third-party management, operational challenges and successes, addressing the labor challenges, building a culture where frontline staff want to work, and so much more.
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The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living
In The Roots Podcast by 12 Oaks Senior Living, host Greg Puklicz is joined by industry leaders to discuss and highlight the character, competency and care that is required to successfully manage senior living portfolios.








