WesleyLife Meals On Wheels ⁠

Allison Pendroy is the Chief Operating Officer of WesleyLife, a nationally-recognized expert in aging-services operations.

Pendroy joined WesleyLife in July 2023 as chief operating officer and has played a key role in strengthening operations, supporting communities and services, and advancing organizational priorities across the nonprofit network.

Pendroy is recognized nationally for her leadership in aging services. She served on the NIC Future Leaders Council (2015–2018), contributing to national discussions on industry trends, data transparency, and innovation. She has served as a national conference panelist at events including the Ziegler Finance Conference, Interface Seniors Housing Midwest, HealthTAC, Senior Living Advocacy, and various NIC Bootcamps, and is a graduate of the Drake Executive Leadership Development Program.

Since this episode was recorded, WesleyLife announced that Allison was unanimously slected as the organization's next president and chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2026. We are so thrilled for her and can't wait to see all she will achieve in her new role. ⁠(More on that here). ⁠And—fun fact—Allison is a Mayflower Society descendant, which means she’s been “steering ships” since 1620. With a career that has spanned finance, real estate and operations of senior living, she’s known for turning strategy into action with precision, purpose and heart.

Joining me and Allison on stage is Andy Brown, National Accounts, DS (Andy Brown is a Strategic Account Manager and a National Account Representative at Direct Supply. Andy has legally married three couples within the state of Iowa, as he is an ordained minister from the very prestigious organization "getordained.org". Having a proven eye for great partnerships, bringing people together and strategic thinking, he has also been marrying large customers to the right Direct Supply solutions for over 13 years).Visit ⁠TellOurStories.com⁠ to learn more, and share your story about how senior care impacts you and your loved ones.