Bryan will begin employment at Lifetime Assistance, effective March 28, 2022 and will resume full CEO duties on April 18, 2022. Mr. O’Donovan will lead the advancement of the organization’s mission to help people with developmental disabilities achieve their full potential and be included in the community.

“O’Donovan’s dynamic experience leading some of our region’s top healthcare programs makes us confident that he will continue to enhance the life of the people we serve at Lifetime Assistance.” said Tom Smithgall, Lifetime Assistance Board Chair. “We feel grateful to have found a leader with demonstrated values that align with our mission of helping those in need achieve success and independence.”

Mr. O’Donovan will succeed our long-time President and CEO Jamie Branciforte. Jamie has led the organization since 1988 and has grown Lifetime Assistance to the $85 million organization that it is today.