After an extensive search process, the board members of Your Neighborhood Connection (YNC) have announced that Devon Bennet has been selected as the new executive director of the Lititz-based in-home care agency. YNC is jointly owned and operated by Luthercare and Moravian Manor Communities.

Bennet has spent nearly 15 years in the long-term care field, holding various roles within operations, compliance, human resources, social services and admissions and marketing. He most recently served as vice president of health services and the executive director at Maryland Masonic Homes in Cockeysville, Md.

He holds a master's in health administration and a bachelor's degree in health management from the University of Phoenix. He is a licensed nursing home administrator in both Pennsylvania and Maryland, a certified compliance officer, certified dementia practitioner, certified Montessori dementia professional, as well as a licensed personal care home and assisted living administrator in Pennsylvania. Bennet also serves on the Pennsylvania Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators as chapter president.

Bennet, who resides with his wife and son in Mount Joy, began serving in his role with YNC on Aug. 30.

YNC, with offices located at 510 E. Main St., Lititz, offers a comprehensive range of companion care services, personal care services and memory care and end-of-life supportive services. Additionally, YNC offers licensed practical nurse services allowing for administration of some medications and treatments. For more information about YNC, visit http://www.yourneighborhoodconnection.org or call 717-627-0072.