Mark Johnson, Chairman of the Magnolia Manor Board of Trustees announced that Hill Fort will become President & CEO of Magnolia Manor effective October 1, 2024, following the retirement of current President & CEO, Mark R. Todd.

Fort is only the fourth person charged with leading Magnolia Manor as the President & CEO in the organization’s 65-year history. He succeeds Todd, whose career at Magnolia Manor spanned 39 years of service to the organization, including more than 29 years as the President & CEO.

Fort has been a licensed Nursing Home Administrator since 1996. He and his family moved from Columbus, Georgia to Americus when he joined the Magnolia Manor organization in 2004 as the Administrator for the Magnolia Manor of Americus Nursing Center. In 2008, he became the Senior Vice President for Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Magnolia Manor and has served in that role for the past 16 years. Fort’s expertise in the field of long-term care is widely recognized throughout the industry and state.

“Hill has proven his dedication to the Magnolia Manor organization, to the quality care of the residents, and to leading with integrity. His expertise, experience, dedication, and leadership make him a natural fit to take the helm as the next President & CEO at Magnolia Manor,” said Todd.

“I’m grateful and honored to the board for their confidence in me. It’s been a privilege to be a part of the Magnolia Manor organization for the past 20 years. I look forward to helping Magnolia Manor sustain our momentum as a quality provider in the long-term care industry,” stated Fort.