The community of choice for more than 50 years
It’s more than our location (which is fantastic!) and the future security we provide (with options galore!). John Knox Village has long been the life plan community of choice for those seeking a relaxed, upscale South Florida beach vibe—with endless possibilities to enhance fitness and well-being. For more than 50 years we’ve set the bar high when it comes to delivering an all-inclusive resort lifestyle where you can experience each day to the fullest. We’re constantly innovating—because we believe happy, healthy, successful living is a continuing adventure.
No wonder we’re home to more than 1,000 dynamic, welcoming people who wouldn’t want to live anywhere else!
South Florida beauty—Pompano Beach allure
At John Knox Village, you’ll discover 70 acres of tropical beauty, shimmering lakes and gorgeous flowering landscaping. The famous beaches of Pompano Beach, Florida, are two miles to the east, as are the city’s growing cosmopolitan offerings from exceptional dining and shopping to hot entertainment venues. Those who live at John Knox Village are actively involved in supporting the exciting transformation of the “new” Pompano Beach. Halfway between Miami and Palm Beach, and just north of Fort Lauderdale, this is fast becoming one of South Florida’s most desirable places to live.
Explore all that this amazing area has to offer:
The john knox village advantage
Just as you’ve always insured your valuable assets, at John Knox Village your Life Care contract covers your lifestyle and any change in healthcare needs for as long as you live in the community. You and your family can delight in the present, free from worries about life’s “what ifs.” You can also rest easy that your financial stability is assured. A Life Care policy shields your assets from rising healthcare costs and guarantees you a lifelong home in the community you adore.
And, if a Life Care contract isn’t what you are looking for, John Knox Village offers a wide array of contract choices and apartment homes designed to fit every financial situation.
Meet the John Knox Village team
Behind every thoughtful John Knox Village amenity or service is a caring team member. Our attentive management and more than 600 remarkable team members are the reasons our community has been honored with numerous national and statewide awards, including LeadingAge’s “Excellence in the Workplace Award.”
Gerald Stryker
President/CEO
Bruce Chittenden
Chief Financial Officer
Wendy Bednarcik
Director of Human Resources
Monica Mcafee
Chief Marketing & Innovation Officer
Joseph Mallen
Director of Dining Services
Fran Murphy, RN-C
Corporate Compliance Officer
Nanette Olson
Executive Director of JKV Foundation
Bill Pickhardt
Chief Operating Officer
Thom Price
Director of Facilities/Operations
Mark Rayner
The Woodlands Director/Administrator
Gail Sutton-Pauling
Director of Project Management
Our Esteemed Board of Directors
Governing John Knox Village is a volunteer board of directors composed of local business leaders and residents. These dedicated individuals work hand-in-hand with the management team to create a true sense of community.
Chairman
Paul Simpson — President, Business Aspirations, Inc.
Vice Chairman
H. Murray Todd, M.D. — Board Certified Neurologist
Treasurer
Jack Crissy — CPA, William Webb & Associates, LLC
Secretary
William B. O’Leary, JR.— Senior Wealth Director at BNY Mellon
Members
Pete Audet
John Knox Village Resident
Sal A. Barbera, Fache
Florida International University
Chris Brown
Principal, Redevelopment Management Associates
Jan Spalding
John Knox Village Resident
Dirk Dejong
President, Furman Insurance Company
Tom McKay
John Knox Village Resident
Patrick Shavloske
CEO, Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
Advisory Members
Kelley Babcock
Leadership & Business Consultant, KMB2 Associates
Dr. Michelle Clark
Interim Dean, Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy
Legal Counsel
Cliff A. Wolff, Esq.
The Wolff Law Firm
2019 John Knox Village Board of Directors
Front row (from left to right): President & CEO Gerry Stryker, Resident Board Member Tom McKay, Vice Chairman Dr. Murray Todd, Chairman Paul Simpson, Treasurer Jack Crissy, Secretary Bill O’Leary, Pete Audet, Resident Board Member.
Back row (from left to right): Legal Counsel Cliff Wolff, Esq., Patrick Shavloske, Board Member, Kelley Babcock, Advisory Board Member, Dr. Michelle Clark, Advisory Board Member, Jack Prenner, Board Member, Sal Barbera, Board Member, Dirk DeJong, Board Member. Absent: Jan Spalding, Resident Board Member and Chris Brown, Board Member.
John Knox Village Foundation
Founded in 2003, the John Knox Village Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit corporation, which operates exclusively for the benefit or to perform the functions of and to carry out the purposes of John Knox Village. The Foundation has its own board of directors, including area business leaders and residents, that work in partnership with John Knox Village’s board of directors.
Over the years, a number of generous supporters established funds for various John Knox Village interests they hold dear. Today, the Foundation manages 24 funds that enhance the quality of life of our residents and employees. For more information, visit the website jkvfoundation.com.