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LifeWays CEO Maribeth Leonard to Retire After 33 Years

4/26/2025

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Maribeth Leonard, CEO of LifeWays in Jackson County, MI, will retire on February 1, 2026, after 33 years.
She has enhanced mental health care, securing $2.7 million annually through millage funding.
Post-retirement, Leonard intends to pursue personal projects, including writing and public speaking.
LifeWays is proactively preparing for her transition by developing internal staff and seeking a new CEO.

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Story summary

Maribeth Leonard, CEO of LifeWays in Jackson County, MI, will retire on February 1, 2026, after 33 years.
She has enhanced mental health care, securing $2.7 million annually through millage funding.
Post-retirement, Leonard intends to pursue personal projects, including writing and public speaking.
LifeWays is proactively preparing for her transition by developing internal staff and seeking a new CEO.