Meet Our Team
The People Who Shape Life at Park Place
The heart of Park Place of Elmhurst is the people who guide and enrich the community every day. From leadership to team members across departments, the Park Place team plays an essential role in helping daily life feel welcoming, well-run and thoughtfully supported.
Experience, consistency and genuine dedication define how the team works together. Many have spent years serving older adults and Life Plan Communities, bringing both professional expertise and a strong sense of purpose to their roles.
Leadership Rooted in Experience and Purpose
The leadership team at Park Place provides steady direction while remaining closely connected to daily life within the community. Their approach balances long-term planning with an understanding of what matters most day to day, ensuring Park Place remains mission-driven, financially sound and responsive to the people it serves
Leadership is accessible and engaged, helping foster trust, transparency and continuity across the community.
Joe Xanthopoulos
Executive Director
Joe Xanthopoulos brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in Life Plan Communities and health care organizations to Park Place of Elmhurst. He grew up in Westchester, Illinois, earned his undergraduate degree from Elmhurst University and spent four years working at Endeavor–Edward–Elmhurst Health.
Throughout his career, Joe has been actively involved with LeadingAge, serving on multiple national and state boards and committees. His leadership is driven by a strong commitment to engaging residents, team members and the broader community in creating an environment where people can live their best lives.
Joe values collaboration, connection and purpose, and his approach reflects Park Place’s mission-driven culture. He and his wife, Margaret, have three adult children.
Beth McGowan Welch
Foundation Director
Beth McGowan Welch brings more than 20 years of organizational leadership and operations management experience to Providence Life Services and Park Place of Elmhurst. Her professional background includes work in senior housing, hospitality, government, health care and nonprofit organizations.
Beth is known for her collaborative leadership style and enthusiasm for mission-focused work. She thrives in environments where teamwork, shared goals and service guide decision-making. Her leadership enhances the Foundation’s efforts to enhance quality of life and strengthen the community, while inspiring those she works alongside.
A Team That Knows the Community
Beyond leadership, Park Place is shaped by a dedicated team across dining, wellness, administration and resident services. Collaboration across departments helps ensure daily operations run smoothly and thoughtfully.
This consistency allows relationships to develop naturally, so questions are welcomed, communication is clear and people feel heard rather than managed.