Who We Are

Finding highly skilled
professionals and providers

KR Hugill Associates, an affiliate of MRINetwork, is a dedicated senior living and post-acute healthcare executive search firm. Over three decades of direct healthcare management field experience has earned our firm a higher level of industry understanding. We work solely within these sectors, relying on the experience we’ve acquired to create and implement a better hiring process designed to meet the specific demands of our industry.

We specialize in recruiting and placing mid- to senior-level operations, clinical services, sales and marketing, development, accounting, and finance professionals, granting your business access to the highest levels of proven healthcare-focused talent and leadership. The senior living and post-acute care recruitment professionals at KR Hugill Associates know the qualities necessary for success in this highly demanding space—the drive, technical attributes, and soft skills candidates possess to help our client partners grow in profitability, clinical excellence, and value while enhancing their organizational culture and improving patient outcomes.

Meet our founder

Prior to launching KR Hugill Associates, Kent Hugill served in executive roles with Universal Health Services Inc., Emeritus Senior Living, Hanger Orthopedic Group, Liberty Healthcare, Genesis Health Ventures, HCR ManorCare, and Lend Lease Real Estate Investments. In his roles as chief marketing officer, he was successful in directing sales teams and developing and implementing innovative clinical programs to grow market share. He also served with distinction as the operations executive for several healthcare patient services organizations.

Kent’s ability to identify and train high-performing teams and his established network of desirable candidates qualifies him to help his clients attract the professionals they need to execute on priority initiatives and thrive in today’s highly competitive marketplace.