The Meritage Project

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project , host Phil Lord sits down with Solera’s Vice President of Operations, Kim Smith, to explore the experiences that have defined her remarkable career and leadership philosophy. Kim reflects on the lessons instilled by her father, her years on Capitol Hill, and the entrepreneurial chapter she built wi...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project, host Phil Lord sits down with Solera’s newest Executive Director, Jess Tougeron — a leader whose path from retail and hospitality to senior living is rooted in connection and purpose. Jess reflects on her early influences, the experiences that shaped her leadership, and the unexpected transition th...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project , host Phil Lord sits down with The Reserve at Lake Austin resident, artist, and storyteller Erik Sprohge — a man whose life has spanned continents, careers, and creative expression. From his early childhood in Latvia and Germany to building a life in Houston, Erik reflects on the experiences that s...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project, host Phil Lord sits down with Solera’s Corporate Director of Culinary Experience, Chef Kristen Burman — a leader known for her creativity, heart, and the joy she brings to every kitchen. Kristen reflects on growing up in a close-knit Chicago family, the discipline and love that shaped her, and the...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project, host Phil Lord sits down with Clark Weaver, a resident of Trulee Evanston, whose life journey spans family, faith, military service, and decades in law and public service. Clark shares reflections from a life well lived — from growing up in the Midwest and serving in the U.S. Army, to building a lo...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project, host Phil Lord sits down with Brian Geyser, Head of Clinical Innovation at Inspiren, to explore the life experiences that shaped his professional path — beginning with one-on-one clinical care and evolving into work that improves lives at scale through technology. At the heart of Brian’s story is a...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project, host Phil Lord sits down with Nicole Graham, Executive Director of Lumina Las Vegas, a Solera Senior Living community. Nicole’s journey embodies resilience, leadership, and a deep commitment to senior living. In this episode, we dive into her personal evolution — the influences that shaped her, the...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this episode of The Meritage Project , host Phil Lord sits down with Jessie Lucci , Founder and CEO of AllieHealth . Their conversation traces the moments that defined her path — the people who guided her, the challenges that taught her, and the purpose that continues to drive her work today. Their conversation offers an authentic look...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In this inaugural episode of The Meritage Project , host Phil Lord sits down with Solera’s Founder & CEO, Adam Kaplan. Through authentic conversation, Adam reflects on the life experiences and lessons that shaped him — both personally and professionally. This opening conversation sets the tone for the project itself: an ongoing journe...

Behind every title is a person, with a story worth hearing. In the upcoming inaugural episode of The Meritage Project, our host, Solera's COO Phil Lord sits down with Solera’s Founder & CEO, Adam Kaplan. Through authentic conversation, Adam reflects on the life experiences and lessons that shaped him — both personally and professionally. This opening conversation sets the tone for the project...