Stuart MotternHead of Finance & Investments
Stuart Mottern serves as the Executive Vice President for Longevity Senior Living, where he oversees finance and accounting, capital markets, and transactions. With over 20 years of experience in structuring, financing, negotiating, and closing healthcare real estate transactions, he has successfully managed more than $3 billion in transaction volume.
Mr. Mottern brings extensive expertise as a CFO for senior living owner/operators, demonstrating strong financial management skills while optimizing key operational areas such as insurance and risk management, employee benefits, and retirement plans. His background also includes successful startup experience, where he played a pivotal role in growing a regional owner/operator to 17 communities.
In addition to his senior living expertise, Mr. Mottern has a foundation in Big 4 accounting and consulting, complemented by several years in corporate finance. He holds a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA in Finance from Florida State University and has completed coursework through the Johns Hopkins University Senior Living Program.
Eric BensonHead of Operations
Eric Benson serves as the Executive Vice President of Operations at Longevity Senior Living, where he leverages over 16 years of senior living experience to drive operational excellence, sales strategies, and team development across a diverse portfolio. With a hands-on foundation as an Executive Director, Eric brings a deep understanding of community operations, enabling him to connect meaningfully with both residents and staff.
Throughout his career, Eric has successfully led nationwide initiatives, overseeing portfolios of up to 44 properties and implementing strategic changes to enhance performance and resident satisfaction. At Anthology Senior Living, he advanced from Regional Vice President of Operations to Vice President of Sales and Marketing, where his data-driven strategies boosted occupancy, streamlined processes, and aligned financial goals with investor expectations. His leadership was instrumental in the pre-leasing and opening of 12 new communities and transitioning dining services to in-house management, improving quality and efficiency.
Eric’s tenure at The Waters and Enlivant further highlights his ability to optimize operations, improve resident satisfaction, and mentor future leaders. Known for his metrics-driven approach and emphasis on resident-focused care, Eric consistently delivers results that balance business success with community well-being.
Carl HirschmanPresident
Carl Hirschman serves as the President and CEO of Longevity Senior Living, bringing over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and a proven track record of success in senior living and technology ventures. Throughout his career, Carl has led three successful exits, including founding one of the first companies to deliver internet services to student housing nationwide and pioneering internet and TV solutions for senior housing.
In 2012, Carl founded a caregiving software company that became the largest platform for geriatric care managers in the U.S., later selling it to the nation’s largest private-pay home care company. His expertise in scaling and transforming organizations brought him to Anthology Senior Living, where he joined in 2023 to stabilize and re-grow the company as a former AHSA Top 50 Operator.
During his tenure at Anthology, Carl focused on optimizing key operational metrics to drive success across the portfolio. His efforts led to significant improvements, including a 35% increase in occupancy at one East Coast property and growing another property from 70% to 95% stabilized occupancy. He also revitalized resident engagement, increasing participation rates from as low as 31% to 100% across all communities while reducing controllable moveouts by 82%.
In 2024, Carl led the carve-out of Anthology from CA Ventures, spearheading the recapitalization of the management company and rebranding it as Longevity Senior Living in 2025. Under his leadership, Longevity is strategically focused on independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities, with plans to expand its portfolio by 10-15 properties across regions including the Northeast, Chicagoland, and Dallas.
Carl’s innovative approach and commitment to operational excellence continue to position Longevity Senior Living as a leader in the senior housing industry.