FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Elaine Marquis, Marx Layne & Company
(248) 855-6777

CHELSEA, Mich., May 2, 2007—United Methodist Retirement Communities (UMRC)—a faith-based, non-profit organization providing compassionate senior residential care services at facilities in Detroit and Chelsea—has named Brandi DiCamillo and Kimberly Haggins human resource managers. The announcement was made by John Thorhauer, UMRC president and CEO.

As Human Resource Manager for UMRC's Chelsea campus, DiCamillo will oversee daily human resource responsibilities. Previously, she served as a Human Resource Specialist and an Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist in the automotive manufacturing industry. DiCamillo earned her undergraduate degree in Industrial Health and Safety from Oakland University and is currently pursuing an MBA from Lawrence Technological University. Additionally, she is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers and the American Society of Employers. DiCamillo currently resides in Belleville.

In her role as Human Resource Manager for Boulevard Temple Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Detroit, Haggins will manage day-to-day human resource functions. Her human resource experience includes HR positions in the manufacturing, hospitality and long-term care industries. Haggins holds undergraduate degrees from both Wayne State University and Concordia University. She resides in Warren with her husband and daughter.

United Methodist Retirement Communities is a faith-based, non-profit organization providing compassionate senior residential care services at Chelsea Retirement Communities in Chelsea and Boulevard Temple Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Detroit.

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