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Rooted in CommunityAbout Us

Paradise Valley Estates began as a community founded by retired military officers and has grown into a welcoming not-for-profit Life Plan Community for residents from many backgrounds. The legacy of service remains an important part of PVE’s character, reflected in the way residents participate, support one another, and help shape daily life on campus. Today, independent living, supportive services, and a strong resident culture come together on 76 scenic acres in Northern California.

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Mission& Vision

MISSION

At Paradise Valley Estates, we lead the way in quality living and person-centered service. We are reimagining community through vibrance, connection, and innovation, and setting the standard for what a life well-lived can be. We deliver the experience of a lifetime... for a lifetime.

VISION

To be the model others follow in community living, where wellness is instinctive, innovation is constant, and every life is enriched through meaningful experiences and connection.

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A SustainableParadise

Sustainability is part of how Paradise Valley Estates cares for its campus and the natural setting residents value. Solar panels on cottages, apartment buildings, and community buildings help power daily life across campus. Through conservation, recycling, responsible resource use, and healthy everyday choices, PVE supports practical habits that help protect the environment while strengthening shared responsibility across the community.

Meet OurLeadership

Paradise Valley Estates is guided by experienced leaders who support daily operations, resident services, financial stewardship, wellness, hospitality, and long-term planning. Their work helps keep PVE responsive to resident needs, grounded in its not-for-profit mission, and prepared for the continued evolution of the community.

Kevin Burke

CEO

Michael Sulhan

CFO

Shannon Stack

VP Operations

Jennifer DeLeon

Senior Director Business Operations

Board ofDirectors

The Board of Directors provides governance, oversight, and long-term perspective for Paradise Valley Estates. Board members help protect the mission of the community, guide strategic priorities, and support decisions that strengthen PVE for current residents, future residents, and the team members who serve them.

Mr. John A. DiMichele

Chairman

LTC Robert Bowers, USA, Ret

Vice Chairman

Mr. Robert Epperson

Resident Board Member & Treasurer

Col Andrea Andersen, USAF, Ret

Secretary

Col Deborah L. Aspling, USAF (Ret.)

Lt Col Gary W. Erickson, USAF (Ret.)

Mrs. Sally Gripman

Resident Associate Board Member

LTC Thomas Kurkjian, USA (Ret.)

Dr. Ed Levin

Dr. Jenny Multani

Mr. Sean P. Quinn

Col Sandra R. Schmidt-Berringer, USAF (Ret.)

Immediate Past Chair

Mrs. Monica Sharp

incoming May/June 2026

Maj Gen Geoffrey Wiedeman, USAF (Ret.)

Ms. Ping Yang

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Engagement ThroughResident Involvement

Resident involvement is central to the culture at Paradise Valley Estates. Through the Resident Council, committees, volunteer efforts, events, and everyday participation, residents bring their experience, interests, and ideas into the life of the community, helping shape the programs, conversations, and shared experiences that make PVE feel active and connected.