Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL), a leading not-for-profit provider of senior and retirement care services based in Dillsburg, PA, has named Dyan McAlister to serve as Chief Financial Officer. Mrs. McAlister will fill the position previously held by Jeff Davis, due to Mr. Davis’ planned retirement at the end of October. McAlister has been with PSL for 22 years and has more than 26 years of not-for-profit finance and senior living leadership experience.

Prior to her appointment, McAlister served PSL as Vice President of Finance, working her way up through the organization, beginning her career as an accountant in 1998. “When I accepted my first position at PSL 22 years ago, I could not have imagined the journey that I was about to take in my personal life and in my career. I am grateful to PSL for the many growth opportunities they have given me, and for the wonderful mentors and teammates from whom I have learned so much. I am excited for this next chapter and the chance to continue our important mission in the communities we serve”, said McAlister. “As CFO I look forward to collaborating with our leadership team to continue PSL’s history as an industry leader while making PSL an innovative force in our changing times.”

James Bernardo, President & CEO of PSL said, “Presbyterian Senior Living has been highly committed to developing internal talent. Not only has Dyan demonstrated the skills to be a successful CFO for our organization, she has the benefit of knowing the financial systems and needs of PSL. I am looking forward to Dyan joining our senior leadership and leading our financial team.”

Jeff Davis, current CFO said this about his successor. ““Dyan has worked for me in the Presbyterian Senior Living finance area for 20 years, the entire time during which her commitment to our mission and values, combined with her great skills and energy could not have been stronger. I and Presbyterian Senior Living are blessed to have her now assume a greater leadership role in our wonderful ministry.”

McAlister graduated from Messiah College in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Prior to joining PSL, McAlister gained essential finance and accounting experience at Keystone Service Systems and The Pennsylvania Credit Union League. She earned her CPA license in 1997 while working for Padden Guerrini & Associates.

During her 22 years at PSL McAlister has been a part of PSL’s expansion into affordable housing. She’s also been heavily involved in the affiliations with Glen Meadows Retirement Community, Presbyterian Homes in the Presbytery of Huntington, Quincy Village, and Cathedral Village.

Dyan is married to David McAlister, a partner at Cornerstone Wealth Management in Carlisle, PA, and they have 3 teenage sons. She has served on several not-for-profit boards, including Forgotten Voices International and Carlisle Christian Academy, and has served on the finance committee and audit team for Carlisle Alliance Church. In her free time, she enjoys running, playing sports with her sons, and traveling with her family.

About Presbyterian Senior Living

Presbyterian Senior Living is a not-for-profit organization, fulfilling its charitable purpose and mission by providing high-quality retirement choices, healthcare services and affordable residential living options for people 55 and older for more than 90 years. Headquartered in Dillsburg, Pa., Presbyterian Senior Living provides services to approximately 6,000 seniors in more than 30 locations in the mid-Atlantic region of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio and Delaware. For more information, please visit www.presbyterianseniorliving.org.