Prior to his current position, he served as marketing consultant at Spectrum Consulting, where he oversaw budget, marketing, sales planning and leadership for positioning independent living expansion projects to nonprofit Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Washington, South Carolina and Georgia. He has accumulated more than 20 years of experience in management, and in developing and managing sales and operations in the hospitality, technology and senior housing industries.
He earned a bachelor degree from Seattle University and Alaska Methodist University. In addition, Stanfield has an Aging Services Professional Certification from University of North Texas.