Evrett Benton

Evrett Benton is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the senior living and healthcare industries. As President, CEO, and Co-founder of Stellar Senior Living since 2012, Benton has led the operation of 27 senior living communities across nine states, overseeing a workforce of over 2,300 employees and generating more than $200 million in annual revenue. Prior to this, Benton served as Mission President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Buenos Aires, Argentina, where approximately 2,500 missionaries were trained and supervised. Benton previously held key leadership roles, including President, CEO, and Co-founder of Five Star Quality Care, Inc., and Executive Vice-President and General Counsel at GranCare Inc., both of which involved significant accomplishments in corporate turnaround strategies and operations. Benton began a legal career at Andrews & Kurth, focusing on real estate, banking, and mergers and acquisitions, after earning a Juris Doctorate from the University of Houston and a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Brigham Young University.