Rev. Dr. Kenneth V. Daniel is a distinguished leader in senior living, healthcare and housing services with more than three decades of experience including service as Chief Executive Officer of United Church Homes and Radiant Alliance. He currently serves as Senior Strategic Advisor at UCH before concluding his service in June 2025. During his 14 years at the helm of UCH, Rev. Daniel spearheaded transformative growth, nearly doubling the organization’s size and revenue. His visionary leadership advanced UCH’s mission through the expansion of its senior living portfolio and the introduction of innovative programs like NaviGuide. Under his guidance, UCH became a national leader in senior living. Rev. Daniel's past includes serving as Executive Director of Ingleside at Rock Creek in Washington, D.C., and 19 years with Phoebe Ministries in Allentown, Pennsylvania. A Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, he is also a Fellow and Certified Nursing Home Administrator with the American College of Health Care Administrators. Rev. Daniel holds a Master of Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, which honored him with its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2016. In 2019, Heidelberg University awarded him an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for his outstanding service to the United Church of Christ and United Church Homes. Throughout his career, Rev. Daniel has been a respected thought leader, serving as Chairman of the Board for LeadingAge Ohio and earning accolades such as the Visionary Leader of the Year award in 2022.
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