We can count the senior housing asset class as among those real estate categories upended by the pandemic. Fortunately, there are signs that the sector is stepping to recovery but it will be undoubtedly an uphill road. One factor in the senior housing class' recovery will be its deep bench of strong leaders, many of which can be found on the following pages.

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AARON BECKER LANCASTER POLLARD, A DIVISION OF ORIX REAL ESTATE CAPITAL Aaron Becker identified his interest for the industry while pursuing a career in social work and ensuring the finances for a homeless shelter. Caring passionately about his clients' work and the population they serve, Becker continues to provide financial solutions for senior housing clients. Joining Lancaster Pollard in 2011 to launch and establish the firm's presence in the New England market, Becker has since turned the market into one of the firm's most profitable regions by completing more than $1.4 billion in senior housing and healthcare transactions. Following ORIX Real Estate Capital acquisition of Lancaster Pollard, Becker now serves as senior managing director and head of senior housing and healthcare production for the firm, where he directs national strategy, provides financing and operational guidance, and allows senior living providers to deliver high-quality care to residents.

VINNEY K. CHOPRA MONEIL SENIOR LIVING Upon coming to the US 40 years ago with $7 to his name, Vinney K. Chopra has since successfully achieved the American dream by finding success in a variety of areas. In addition to serving as an international best-selling author and a motivational talk show host, after receiving his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Chopra has successfully built a portfolio of more than 4,000 multifamily units and more than 2,000 senior housing units as the founder of Moneil Senior Living. As an investor, syndicator and educator, Chopra aims to build communities and provide top quality, luxury senior assisted living at an affordable price. He has successfully achieved more than $400 million in assisted living real estate transactions while bettering the lives of others.