About Our Positioning Experts
Kristin Kutac Ward brings over 30 years of senior housing experience, from her start as a nursing home administrator to founding a marketing firm and later leading a management company as CEO. Her broad background gives her rare insight into building successful communities.
Michelle Clark began her career in architecture and interior design, contributing to hundreds of senior housing projects. She also brings expertise in development and capital strategy, turning ideas into impactful, well-executed communities.
Together, Kristin and Michelle lead Austera Group with a blend of creativity, experience, and purpose. Inspired by the principles of balance and growth, they focus on solutions that are both strategic and sustainable.
Our Approach
Harmonizing growth
and success
At Austera Group, we believe in harmony, growth, and sustainable success for our clients. We provide a holistic suite of services designed to elevate your senior housing project to new heights, considering every element of your business and ensuring that all components are aligned and working in unison towards your goals.
Our approach to senior housing projects is designed to develop balanced and optimal solutions. The Fibonacci sequence, known for its unique pattern where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones, symbolizes growth and interconnectedness, and inspires everything we do. This principle guides us in ensuring that every element of your business is aligned and working in unison towards your goals.
Our methodology is rooted
in a three-step process
Assess
We begin by thoroughly assessing every aspect of your senior housing project. This involves understanding your current situation, identifying strengths, opportunities and aspirations, and gathering insights to inform strategy
Position
Based on our assessment, we position your project for success by aligning all components with your overarching goals. This step ensures that every element of your business is strategically prioritized to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
Solve
Finally, we implement tailored solutions designed to address your specific challenges and improve outcomes. Our solutions are both innovative and efficient, prioritizing tactics to achieve your goals based on highest impact..
Using this structured approach, our advisory services help your business grow in a harmonious and sustainable manner. We focus on creating strategies that balance short-term gains with long-term success.
We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to fit your unique needs. With decades of experience in all facets of the senior housing industry, we provide integrated solutions that ensure every aspect of your business works cohesively. Our approach enhances overall efficiency and effectiveness while ensuring you stand apart from your competition.