Team

Richard earned his accounting degree in 1940 and started an accounting practice shortly thereafter. He later entered the field of healthcare. With Ruth’s support, Richard built a chain of Nursing Homes and Mental Health facilities. When Ruth became sick at 89 years old, the close-knit family, including Richard, the Tischlers’ children and their grandchildren, began searching for the perfect senior living residence. As her health condition progressed, she required services ranging from Independent to Assisted Living to Memory Care. Inspired by this personal experience and building upon our family’s values, principles and generations of experience, Bloom was formed to shift the family’s focus to the same lifestyle options that Ruth required. The Tischlers were married for almost 70 years before Ruth passed away from Alzheimer’s disease in 2012, and Richard was still involved in daily operations until he passed away in 2016 at the age of 101.

Mitch oversees Bloom’s strategic initiatives and health care investments. He has spent the past 45 years developing, acquiring and managing health care properties. Mitch continues to own and manage, in addition to Bloom’s Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care communities, Skilled Nursing and Mental Health facilities throughout the United States. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Michigan State University. Mitch previously served multiple terms as President, Vice President and Treasurer of the Jewish Home and Aging Services, and he remains on the Finance Committee of Jewish Senior Living of Detroit. He was formerly a member of the Board of Governors of the Jewish Federation of Metro Detroit and served in various capacities on other aging related committees. Mitch is also a member of the California Association of Health Facilities, Arizona Health Care Association, Ohio Assisted Living Association, Argentum, South Carolina Assisted Living Association, Indiana Assisted Living Association, American Seniors Housing Association and National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry.

Howard oversees Bloom’s risk management department and health care investments. He was previously the President of his own insurance brokerage agency and Vice President of a national agency. His clients included senior housing providers, real estate investment trusts and real estate developers. Over the past 35 years, Howard has been a seasoned entrepreneur, investing in numerous health care properties and commercial and residential real estate ventures, and also operating businesses throughout the United States. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Michigan State University and attended Aetna Casualty and Surety Insurance School. Howard is a licensed Insurance Counselor in the State of Michigan. He is a member and former board member of various charitable organizations. Howard is also a member of the American Seniors Housing Association and National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing & Care Industry.

Nancy and Jean are the daughters of Ruth and Richard Tischler; wives of Mitch Kantor and Howard Dubin; and parents to Scott Kantor, Tony Kantor, Lisa Kantor Guth, Bradley Dubin and Elizabeth Dubin Gottlieb. The Tischlers told them at a young age, “We’re not going to be around forever. You need to make your sister your best friend.” They have been inseparable ever since. Like Ruth and Richard, their families are their lives and they are our biggest fans and cheerleaders.

Brad is responsible for originating and acquiring new Bloom communities. He also oversees legal matters for Bloom. Prior to Bloom, Brad oversaw portfolio acquisitions for a commercial real estate investment group, and worked with boutique Wall Street and premier national law firms in New York City. He attended the University of Michigan. Brad is a member of the Ohio Assisted Living Association, South Carolina Assisted Living Association, Indiana Assisted Living Association, Argentum and National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. He also serves on the Executive Board of the American Seniors Housing Association, and previously served, as Secretary, Treasurer and Audit Committee Chair, on the Executive Committee of the Executive Board. Brad is a supporter of the Seniors Housing Political Action Committee (SH PAC) and the Alzheimer’s Association. He’s a frequent featured panelist at seniors housing conferences and has guest lectured at Cornell University regarding senior living. Outside of senior living, Brad is admitted to practice law in the State of New York, and is a member of the New York State Bar Association, American Bar Association and International Council of Shopping Centers. He also serves on the UCLA Health System Board.

Tony is responsible for the financial matters of Bloom. Prior to Bloom, he worked in commercial real estate for a Michigan based investment group and a New York City private bank. Tony earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and his Masters of Science in Finance from Walsh College. He’s a member of the Ohio Assisted Living Association, South Carolina Assisted Living Association, Indiana Assisted Living Association, Argentum, America Seniors Housing Association and National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. Tony is a supporter of the Seniors Housing Political Action Committee (SH PAC).

Scott is responsible for the daily operations of Bloom, as well as achieving resident and associate satisfaction consistent with Bloom’s mission. Prior to Bloom, he was a Seniors Housing Specialist for a Real Estate Investment Services firm in Chicago. Scott earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hartford. He has completed various Executive Education programs, including Management & Operations and Development of Senior Housing from the Erickson School. Scott is a member of the Ohio Assisted Living Association, South Carolina Assisted Living Association, Indiana Assisted Living Association, Argentum, America Seniors Housing Association and National Investment Center for the Seniors Housing and Care Industry. He is a supporter of the Seniors Housing Political Action Committee (SH PAC).

Lisa is responsible for assisting Bloom management with various administrative duties. She earned a degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan and previously worked at Aspen Valley Hospital as a registered nurse.

Elizabeth is responsible for assisting Bloom management with various administrative duties. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University and worked in journalism, media relations and advertising sales for several national companies before coming to work at Bloom.

James is the Area Director of Operations responsible for overseeing daily operations and providing support to Bloom’s Indiana communities, ensuring high quality care and services are provided to residents and achieving high resident satisfaction. Before being promoted to Area Director of Operations, he was previously Bloom at Eagle Creek’s Executive Director. Like the Bloom owners who were inspired after experiencing the challenge of finding the right home for their grandmother when she began suffering from Alzheimer’s, there is a touching personal story behind James’ passion for senior care and he shares Bloom’s vision and core values. Before joining Bloom, James worked for national providers as the Executive Director and Director of Admissions and Marketing for Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing communities in Indiana. Before becoming a licensed Health Facility Administrator, James ran his own commercial production company specializing in corporate and large-scale entertainment (for clients such as the Indianapolis, Colts, Harrah’s Casino, Wonka Candies and Indianapolis Convention and Visitors Association); and worked in the beverage and automotive industries. He is also a professional magician. James attended Indiana State University and is working towards his Master’s Degree in Arts at University of Indianapolis.

Justin is the Controller responsible for assisting Bloom Senior Living with general office tasks and administrative support related to operations, data entry and bookkeeping. He has been with Bloom since 2018 and the second generation of his family to work alongside the Bloom owners.