Ryan Miller, President and CEO of Terwilliger Plaza Receives LeadingAge Oregon Executive of the Year Award
Ryan Miller, President and CEO of Terwilliger Plaza
Portland, OR – May 29, 2025 - Ryan Miller, CEO and President of Terwilliger Plaza has been awarded Executive of the Year by LeadingAge Oregon, a non-profit statewide association of mission driven organizations dedicated to advancing quality aging services. With a leadership style that is collaborative and engaging, Miller has a depth of expertise in the senior living industry. The award recognizes his exceptional leadership, visionary approach and commitment to continuous improvement within the Terwilliger Plaza community.
According to Stephanie Roberts, Director of Community Life at Terwilliger Plaza, “Ryan has truly set a new standard for both service and quality of life in senior living through his commitment to innovation and fostering a strong, inclusive culture. His vision extends far beyond simply improving day-to-day operations. He has created a vibrant and inclusive environment where both staff and resident Members feel like valued members of a supportive, interconnected community.”
Miller’s ability to foster innovation is evident in the way he integrates cutting-edge technologies and forward-thinking practices, ensuring that both staff and resident Members benefit from the latest advancements in care and service. Beyond driving operational efficiency and success, Miller is seen through the community as a true mentor, consistently guiding his team with patience, insight, and a genuine desire to see others succeed. During his tenure he has cultivated a culture of growth and empowerment through the organization.
As President and CEO, Miller has guided the Terwilliger Plaza community through the completion and opening of the $160-million Parkview expansion, a 10-story building that adds 127 independent living apartment homes to the Terwilliger Plaza community. Upon certification, Parkview is anticipated to be the largest Passive House structure on the West Coast, and the largest Passive House senior living building in the country. With the opening of Parkview, and with increased consolidations in the industry, Terwilliger Plaza now ranks 85th in capacity out of the top 200 single site senior living communities nationally.
Established in 1962, Terwilliger Plaza is a single-site non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), offering a continuum of care that includes independent living, assisted living, with 24/7 on-site licensed nursing within assisted living. One of only two CARF accredited CCRC’s in the state of Oregon and the only SAGECare Platinum Credentialed CCRC in Oregon, Terwilliger Plaza is distinctive in its representative self-governance board structure. Located in Portland, Oregon, the community comprises resident Members who are volunteers, patrons, educators, and active participants in the city's vibrant culture of civic duty and personal responsibility.