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The Village at Gainesville

  • 8000 NW 27th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606
  • (352) 373-4032
  • Services: Independent living, Assisted living, Memory support
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Christy White brings more than 18 years of experience in senior living accounting and financial management to her role as vice president of Finance at Paragon Senior Living. She began her career at The Village in 2007, quickly advancing through several key roles to become accounting manager, and soon after she was named director of Finance and Reporting, where she oversaw financial operations for multiple senior living communities. Her deep knowledge of the senior living industry, combined with a strong track record of leadership and financial oversight, makes her a vital asset as Paragon expands its portfolio.  

Christy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting from the University of Florida and is passionate about building strong financial systems that support exceptional resident care and long-term organizational growth.  

Loretta has over 30 years of experience leading human resources initiatives across a variety of industries. As vice president of Human Resources at Paragon Senior Living, Loretta leads with a focus on human capital leadership, organizational development and culture transformation.  

Prior to joining Paragon, Loretta held executive HR leadership roles in corporate, retail, customer service, e-commerce, manufacturing and fulfillment environments. In addition, she has hands-on experience founding two manufacturing and fulfillment companies while contributing to several startup ventures. Passionate about cultivating servant-focused leadership, Loretta is committed to empowering associates to deliver exceptional care and service in support of reaching their full potential. 

Loretta actively maintains several certifications, including Executive Coach (2024), Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, 2005) and Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP, 2016).   

Rebecca Catalanotto has more than 20 years of progressive health care experience, with a focus on strategy, leadership, quality service and care, fiscal management, and working with the senior population. Prior to Paragon, Rebecca served for 12 years as director of North Florida Regional Medical Center’s senior health care centers, working to enhance primary care services to seniors in the region before joining The Village at Gainesville in 2006, where she eventually became executive director. In her role as regional VP of Operations, Rebecca is accountable for providing exemplary executive leadership, planning, and directing the overall ongoing operations of communities in accordance with Paragon’s mission, vision and values.  

She holds a bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and a master’s degree in health science, both from the University of Florida.  

With 30 years of experience in senior living, Tiffany Cobern served in numerous leadership roles before joining Paragon in 2024 to help launch senior living’s newest management company. Her work prior to Paragon included leadership and oversight of two previous operating company startups, managing director of operations for an owner/developer, senior vice president, and other regional operations and sales and marketing roles. With expertise in both senior living development and acquisitions across all regions of the country, Tiffany is passionate about discipline, execution and bringing people together to achieve the best possible outcomes. As president, her focus is on the acquisition of independent living, assisted living and memory care communities. 

Tiffany has a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech University in public relations and marketing and is an accomplished speaker and organizational development enthusiast.