David Koelling spearheads Senior Lifestyle Corporation's corporate support team and oversees the areas of Hospitality, Programming, Dining Services, and Property Operations. A nationally known restaurateur, Koelling pioneered fine cuisine in the dinner cruise market, serving as chief operating officer of Odyssey Cruises, active in Chicago, Boston and Washington, D.C. Drawing upon his business acumen, he has consulted for high-profile restaurant and food-service operations such as Michael Jordan Golf Centers, Jack Nicholas' Wynstone Country Club Development and Peapod Grocery. Additionally, he founded highly rated restaurants including The Greenery and Biloxi Grill, both in suburban Chicago.

Mr. Koelling holds a Bachelor of Arts in hotel, restaurant, and institutional management from Michigan State University. Koelling was twice nominated for Inc. Magazine's entrepreneur of the year award and has received the Partner in Eldercare award from the state of Illinois for his work in providing meals for seniors in need.