Tana Gall is responsible for all aspects of operations and growth at the 65 Merrill senior living communities in 17 states – Merrill Gardens and Truewood by Merrill. Gall has over 30 years of experience in senior living leadership roles and is focused on creating a culture where the 4000 team members and 7000 residents who live and work at Merrill thrive.

Prior to joining Merrill, Gall spent 19 years at Leisure Care, working in all aspects of operations and was named President in 2010. After Leisure Care, she was President at Merrill Gardens for 3 years before becoming a founding partner at 2Ten Consulting. She was COO at Blue Harbor Senior Living for 3 years before returning to Merrill Gardens as President in 2019.

Gall is an industry leader, serving as member of the Argentum Board of Directors and previously leader of the Argentum Executive Director Leadership Institute. She is focused on bringing new leadership to the industry and was instrumental in establishment of the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living at Washington State University. Based on her career accomplishments, she was asked to join the Bellevue College Healthcare Management and Leadership Advisory Board, and in 2021 was invited to join the International Women’s Forum, a group that includes more than 7000 accomplished women from 33 countries. She was named a 2021 Woman of Distinction by McKnight’s Senior living, an award that honors women in senior living who inspire and impact the lives of residents and team members.