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Executive Leadership

Sevy Petras kissing her young child on the forehead.
Sevy Petras with her family at Disney in front of the Disney castle.
Sevy Petras on a beach in surfing wetsuit.

Chief Executive Officer

Sevy Petras

As a family-owned and operated business, Sevy, her family, and the management team have worked diligently to create a family-centric model that permeates every level of the organization. This includes fostering a strong organizational culture, providing opportunities for career advancement, and continually evolving training programs for co-workers who join the PLC team.

In her role as CEO, Sevy is entrusted with leading the company in pursuit of its mission to support independence. She is deeply committed to empowering and inspiring her management team and community-level employees, reminding them daily of the vital importance of their roles in serving the residents in their homes.

Prior to entering the world of Senior Housing operations, Severine (Sevy) Petras, had a noteworthy career in investment banking spanning a decade. She specialized in lending and structuring debt solutions for the Senior Housing and Healthcare sectors.

CEO & Co-Founder
Priority Life Care

Co-Founder
Senior Housing Women’s Initiative

Host
Her Stories Podcast

PhD in Humane Letters
Tiffin University

Masters of Public Administration
University of Akron

Her Stories

Tune in to the award-winning Her Stories podcast, dedicated to telling the origin stories of women who have built careers in senior housing. Hosted by Sevy Petras, Priority Life Care CEO and Co-Founder.

A Family-Centric Model

Employees describe Sevy Petras’ management style at Priority Life Care as approachable and collaborative. She emphasizes a family-centric model and promotes a culture where employees are considered co-workers rather than subordinates. Petras encourages a supportive environment where leaders are seen as human and approachable, fostering a sense of teamwork and shared responsibility.