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John O’Brien brings more than 20 years of professional experience in the health care industry to his role as CEO of Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. (CCSS). He is responsible for the design, promotion, and delivery of quality CCSS programs, products, and services. Mr. O’Brien ensures that the human resources, administration, client services, and education divisions of the company operate cohesively.

A graduate of the University of California, Santa Cruz, Mr. O’Brien has a wealth of experience in home health care. Prior to establishing Central Coast Senior Services, Inc. in 1996, he worked as Vice President and Director at Community Home Care, Inc., Director of Case Management at Country Home Care, Director at Cresscare Case Management and Director of Senior Supportive Services at Alliance on Aging.

Currently Mr. O’Brien is:

Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees for Natividad Medical Center

Treasurer for Monterey Bay Geriatric Resource Center

Chair, RotaCare Clinic of the Monterey Peninsula

Executive Board Member, Monterey Regional Health Development Group, Inc.

Board Member, Alzheimer’s Association

Chair, Community Health Plan

Member, Professional Advisory Committee, Central Coast VNA and Hospice

John has provided leadership for numerous local non-profit organizations, including:

Area Agency on Aging for Monterey County

Alzheimer’s Association Monterey County Region

Central Coast Area Health Education Center

City of Pacific Grove Housing Committee

Community Health Care Corporation

Health Projects Center

Meals on Wheels of the Monterey Peninsula, Inc.

Monterey Regional Health Development Group, Inc.

Ombudsman for Long-Term Care Monterey County

Public Authority for In-Home Supportive Services

Respite Coalition of Monterey County

RotaCare Clinic of Monterey Peninsula

Monterey Bay Geriatric Resource Center, Inc.

Natividad Hospital Board of Trustees

Senior Living Associates Group

Committed to his community, Mr. O’Brien is a Member and Past President of the Pacific Grove Rotary Club, and has received such honors as:

Pacific Grove Chamber Entrepreneur of the Year, 2001

Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce Citizen of the Year, 2004

Alzheimer’s Association Philanthropist of the Year, 2004

Volunteer Center’s Community Service Award, “Outstanding Adult Volunteer” 2004

Certificate of Appreciation from the Area Agency on Aging 2004

Recognized on National Philanthropy Day for “Outstanding Contributions” in 2005

Certificate of Appreciation from the Salinas Senior Center in 2006