LEADERS IN HEALTHCARE: Joseph Murabito

President and Managing Member: Elemental Management Group, Morningstar Residential Care Center, Waterville Residential Care Center, The Gardens by Morningstar, Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

With the organization since: 2012.

Since what year in the current position: Owner since 2012.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in health administration, Ithaca College; master’s degree in health administration, Cornell University.

How do you describe your managerial philosophy or approach? “Collaborative, transparent, assertive and outcomes oriented.”

What skills make you an effective leader? “Persistence, practical management style, sense of priority and ability to make timely collaborative decisions.”