Lake Ridge, Va. (July 7, 2026) – Westminster at Lake Ridge, Ingleside’s not-for-profit Life Plan Community in Northern Virginia, has announced the appointment of Craig Turner and Chris Coronado as Co-Executive Directors. Together, the two seasoned leaders bring decades of combined expertise in resident engagement, healthcare operations, finance, and community management, ensuring the Virginia senior living community remains well-positioned for continued success.
In this shared leadership model, Turner and Coronado will work collaboratively to lead the community while focusing on their respective areas of expertise. Turner brings extensive experience in resident engagement and community operations, while Coronado’s background includes healthcare operations, clinical services, finance, and infrastructure management.
“We’re honored to lead Westminster at Lake Ridge together,” said Turner. “Our focus is on building upon the community’s strong foundation, listening to residents and associates, and continuing to create an environment where people feel supported, connected, and empowered to thrive.”
The Co-Executive Directors will work in tandem with one another to oversee community operations while enhancing the services and programs that define Westminster at Lake Ridge, all while guiding the community through the early stages of its latest expansion.
“Craig and Chris each bring distinct strengths, shared values, and a deep commitment to our residents,” said Lynn O’Connor, President and CEO of Ingleside. “Their collaborative leadership will build onto Westminster at Lake Ridge’s strong foundation while guiding the community into its next chapter.”
“One of the strengths of our organization is developing leaders who understand both our mission and our communities,” said Christine Podles, Chief Operating Officer of Ingleside. “Craig and Chris have demonstrated exceptional leadership through their dedication and expertise. Their appointments reflect the depth of leadership within Ingleside and our commitment to continuity and excellence.”
Building on Westminster at Lake Ridge’s longstanding reputation for excellence, the new leadership team plans to focus on fostering a vibrant and welcoming community for residents, investing in associates, continuously improving services and programming, and ensuring the community remains responsive to the evolving needs of those it serves.
“Our backgrounds complement one another in meaningful ways, and together, we form a balanced partnership grounded in collaboration, respect, and a unified purpose,” Coronado shared. “We are committed to building upon the solid foundation established by previous leadership while bringing renewed focus to trust, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.”
To learn more about Ingleside’s Westminster at Lake Ridge, please visit https://inglesideonline.org/westminster-lake-ridge/ or call 703-496-3400.
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About Westminster at Lake Ridge
Set against the natural forested beauty of Northern Virginia, Westminster at Lake Ridge is a not-for-profit Life Plan Community featuring 62+ acres with unparalleled services and amenities. Here in this charming neighborhood, with the ambiance of a historic village — yet a short drive from the culture of the capital — you can create the vital, engaged retirement life you have always envisioned.
About Ingleside
Ingleside is a premier, charitable not-for-profit provider of comprehensive older adult opportunities in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Based in Rockville, MD, Ingleside is the supporting organization for three CARF-accredited, SAGECare platinum LGBT cultural competency credentialed, not-for-profit life plan communities, and not-for-profit affiliates. Ingleside’s family of communities include Ingleside at Rock Creek (Washington, D.C.), Westminster at Lake Ridge (Lake Ridge, VA), and Ingleside at King Farm (Rockville, MD), as well as Westminster Ingleside Foundation, which supports the communities’ charitable activities. Named a 2025 Best Workplaces in Aging Services™ by Fortune, Ingleside’s mission is to provide strategic and operational leadership that enables our communities and affiliates to excel in their missions. For more information, visit www.inglesideonline.org.