Phoebe Ministries has announced Jason Shott has been named new chief operating officer.

Shott recently relocated to Pennsylvania from New York, where he was regional vice president of operations for Atria Senior Living.

As a member of the executive leadership team, Shott oversees Phoebe’s overall operations, sales, and marketing efforts.

With a career spanning 24 years in health care and 16 years specifically in the senior living sector, he is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors and driving innovation in care services.

Shott is replacing Robert Richards, Phoebe’s current COO, who retired on Dec. 6, 2024.

Shott started at Phoebe in October 2024, working closely with Richards and Phoebe’s leadership team during the transition.

In addition to his role at Phoebe, Shott served on the board of directors for both the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association.

Shott is excited about his new role at Phoebe.

“I am truly excited to join this remarkable organization dedicated to serving seniors,” Shott said, in the news release. “The opportunity to work with a team committed to enhancing the lives of older adults is incredibly inspiring. I look forward to advancing our mission by providing support, care, and connection to the senior community, and making a positive impact together.”

Shott received his Master’s degree in social work from The Catholic University of America.

He has been licensed in clinical social work since June 2011.

He resides in Lower Macungie, with his wife, Brittany, and their son, Noah.

To learn more about Phoebe Ministries’ mission and the executive leadership team, visit phoebe.org/about-us/executive-leadership.