Dave Devereaux

Dave Devereaux is a nationally recognized leader in the field of long-term care, with a career spanning more than 45 years of service, innovation, and advocacy. From his early days as a teenage housekeeper in a nursing home to senior executive roles overseeing multi-state healthcare organizations, Dave has dedicated his career to improving systems of care and the lives of those they serve.

He holds a B.S. from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Temple University. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Dave is known for his philanthropic vision and enduring commitment to education and healthcare delivery. He endowed the Chair of Temple University’s Nursing Department in 2006, established the Visionary Research Fund for Temple’s College of Public Health in 2012, and, together with his wife, founded the University of Georgia Music Therapy Graduate Fellowship.

In recognition of his leadership and impact, Dave was named a Centennial Honoree by Temple University’s Fox School of Business in 2018.

A native of northeastern Pennsylvania, Dave now resides in the South with his wife, Patrice, continuing to inspire innovation and compassion across the long-term care community.