Bellevue, WA — December 15, 2025 — Transforming Age is thrilled to announce that Mark Heston has joined the growing network of affiliates as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). In this new role, Mark will join Transforming Age’s Senior Leadership Team and oversee all aspects of human resources and strategic human capital management.
A visionary leader and passionate advocate for people, Mark Heston brings more than 25 years of executive experience in human resources, strategy development, and leadership coaching. As the founding principal of Heston + Associates Consulting, Heston has helped organizations thrive by building high-performing teams and driving business success through exceptional people operations. His specialties include compensation and total rewards, executive coaching, performance management, and leadership development.
Heston’s career includes 14 years as Chief Human Resources Officer for LCS, a major national senior living provider, where he led HR operations for 145 communities and over 20,000 employees. He has also held leadership roles in banking, agricultural science, education, and municipal government, giving him a broad and innovative perspective on workforce engagement and organizational excellence.
Mark holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Iowa. He is active in national associations and served as Chairman of the Human Resources Roundtable for Argentum, the nation’s largest senior living association. Mark’s commitment to community service is evident in his role as Chair of the Board of Directors for HomeSura (formerly Accra), and his previous service on the Link Associates Board of Directors.
Instrumental in Scaling Transforming Age’s Impact
In the past five years, the Transforming Age Network has embraced mission-growth by expanding its network to over 80 affiliates in 23 states, impacting more than 750,000 lives nationwide. As Transforming Age continues to welcome new affiliates, Mark’s expertise in people operations and organizational integration will be pivotal in ensuring seamless onboarding and alignment with the organization’s Culture of Excellence. Mark will lead efforts to operationalize tools and procedures that make it easy for new affiliates to align themselves with the Transforming Age universe, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose from day one.
“We are at an inflection point and the need for innovative solutions to support our aging society has never been greater,” says Heston. “I am energized by the opportunity to be a part of scaling the Transforming Age mission—meeting this moment by investing in people, empowering new affiliates, and building teams that will shape the future of our collective longevity with excellence and purpose.”
“We are at a defining moment in history,” says Torsten Hirche, President and CEO of Transforming Age, “the needs of our aging society call for bold vision and pioneering action. The opportunity before Transforming Age is immense—we have the privilege and responsibility to shape the future of how we age and find purpose amid longevity. With leaders like Mark joining our team, I am inspired by what we can achieve together as we rise to meet this challenge and embrace the possibilities ahead.”
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