TULSA, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Senior Star – a Tulsa based real estate services company committed to senior housing – today announced Donald L. Detrich has joined the company as Senior Vice President- General Counsel. Mr. Detrich has served as legal counsel for the owners of Senior Star, Robert and William Thomas, through their continuing ventures since 1976.
“Over the years we have formed a very close relationship with Don on both professional and personal levels,” stated William Thomas, “he is the kind of person you want on your side and feel privileged to call your friend.”
In June of 1979, after practicing law for three years with one of Tulsa’s leading firms, Detrich partnered with former law school mate Phil Eller to found a new law firm, Eller and Detrich. Today, the firm has built a diversified practice, representing businesses in various sectors, including senior living.
“My interest in supporting the senior housing industry has grown from the work and relationships I’ve built through Senior Star,” said Detrich, “while I’ll miss working with Phil and the members of the firm, I am excited for this new venture.”
“The success of Eller and Detrich today is due in part to Don’s hard work over the course of many years,” stated Phil Eller. “The firm is pleased to support this professional change in Don’s life.” Don will remain “of counsel” to the firm.
Detrich was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. He earned his undergraduate degree in political science and his law degree from The University of Tulsa. He is the past president and has served on the Board of Trustees of the national and Sooner Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
“One thing that has always resonated with me about Don is his passion for philanthropic work,” said Robert Thomas, “he understands the importance of giving back to your community- something we do in each market we serve.”
Senior Star owns and operates ten retirement communities in six states and is proud to support the organizational interests of staff members in each community. For more information about Senior Star call 918-592-4400 or visit www.seniorstar.com.
About Senior Star
Senior Star, based in Tulsa, Oklahoma is a family owned company founded in 1976 that entered the senior housing business in 1989. The company has become a nationally recognized industry leader for providing quality and innovative services. The portfolio includes ten retirement communities in six states offering independent, assisted living and memory care living options to more than 1,800 residents.