Ageia Management Team

Kevin Cox – President/CEO

After receiving a BS degree in Healthcare Administration & Business from Oregon State University in 1993, Kevin began his career in healthcare as an Administrator of a nursing home in Cottage Grove, OR. In 1996 Kevin joined Avamere Health Services (formerly Genesis Healthcare) as an Administrator, later becoming a Regional Manager and partner in the company. In 1998 Kevin left Avamere to become the Chief Operating Officer of SunRiver Living Centers. Within 2 years Kevin was promoted to President and CEO where he served for 4 years prior to the company selling. In 1999 while working for SunRiver Kevin formed Ageia Health Services to manage his first property. In 2004 after the successful sale of SunRiver Kevin left the company to focus his time on Ageia Health. AGEIA currently owns and operates seven Senior Living facilities located in Oregon & Washington; the At Home Care company, with offices in Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley; and a Medical Staffing agency, with offices in Central Oregon and the Willamette Valley.

David Meisner – VP of Operations

David has over 20 years of Senior Housing experience ranging in positions from Certified Nursing Assistant to Regional Director of Operations. David has worked in Nursing Homes, In-Home Care, Residential Care, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Communities. David joined Ageia Health Services in 2004 as the Administrator of Southtowne Living Center. David’s present position, Vice President of Operations is the pinnacle of his career and one he derives much satisfaction. David maintains a close connection with each facility, providing leadership and training for administrators, department heads, as well as general employees. His experience provides appreciable depth of understanding about the needs and pressures connected with serving on the frontline. A mentoring style that is patient, yet firm, encourages growth in individuals and produces measurable results.

Phil Cowles - VP of Marketing

Phil has more than 20 years of marketing experience within product and service companies on a national and international level.  Phil began his career as a Brand Marketing Manager within a Fortune 100 company and utilized his talents to help several start-up businesses achieve great success within their perspective industries.

As a marketing and sales consultant, Phil has led the direction from companies ranging from wineries, software entertainment development studios to phytopharmaceuticals, clinical research, sleep centers, and more.  Phil brings a unique perspective to marketing as he has also held positions as a national and international sales manager.  

With his combined experience, he brings unique insights to AGEIA for strategic development, branding, and sales training.

Michele Tiessen – Oregon Corporate Nurse Consultant

Mischele received her AAS RN degree from LBCC in 1993, and subsequent BSN from OHSU in 1999. She began her career in Albany as a staff nurse and soon progressed to Charge nurse and Director of Staff Development within 6 months. After having established herself in the Internal Medicine clinic in Corvallis, she went onto Midvalley Children’s Clinic for three and half years.

MIschele has many years of experience in case management, discharge planning, and utilization review first with Sunwest, and has become a valued asset to the Ageia team. An avid OSU Beaver fan, and devoted mother of three, MIschele works to ensure that we provide the highest level of professional medical care to our residents.