AHEPA Senior Living Celebrates Growth, Milestones at Annual Meeting

FISHERS, IN:. – AHEPA Senior Living shared an update with The National Herald on its recent news and milestones, including the successful annual corporate meeting held July 31-August 2 in Charleston, SC. An estimated 80 representatives from local AHEPA and Daughters of Penelope housing boards attended, many for the first time, indicating a growing interest among fresh faces in the organization’s mission.

The meeting’s events featured informative presentations from AHEPA Senior Living’s executive team, inspiring speakers, and meaningful recognition of outstanding service and key development milestones. The gathering also featured memorable events at distinctive Charleston venues, bringing together attendees in a spirit of fellowship.

Awards Dinner Highlights

At the meeting’s Awards and Recognition Dinner, AHEPA Senior Living Board Chairman Ike Gulas, PSP, honored several board presidents for advancing production and preservation efforts. James Karthan was recognized for the new AHEPA 192 Phase 4 Apartments in Des Moines, Iowa; Panos Niarchos for the new AHEPA 100 Phase 2 Apartments in South Bend, Indiana; and Christ Coumanis for completing a major revitalization of three communities in Mobile, Alabama. In addition, he presented the Chairman’s Award to the board’s executive committee, which is comprised of Vice Chairman John Zourzoukis, Secretary Jimmy Makris, Treasurer Michael Pihakis, and Coumanis, who serves as volunteer counsel. Gulas also announced the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, AHEPA 67 I & II Board President Dennis Kiriazides, who serve communities in Cheektowaga and Webster, NY.

U.S. Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC), who serves as the ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development addressed the audience via video message.

AHEPA Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson, who also serves as treasurer on the local AHEPA 29 housing boards of Houston, addressed the audience.

The board members re-elected Coumanis, George Nardone, Syracuse, NY, and Mark Bullock, Albuquerque, NM, to executive committee positions.

Finally, the board announced grant distributions totaling $500,000 to charitable entities across the country. AHEPA Senior Living also is a proud sponsor of KultureCity® and the Hellas Women’s Softball team. AHEPA Senior Living has distributed over $10 million to charitable entities since its founding.

AHEPA Senior Living also celebrated the $10 million revitalization of three affordable senior housing communities in Mobile, Alabama, where they hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house on June 21 to unveil the revitalization of AHEPA 310 Phases 5, 6, and 7 Senior Apartments in Mobile. The event was held at AHEPA 310 Phase 7 Apartments, located at 6430 Cottage Hill Road.

The extensive revitalization encompasses 175 units across three HUD Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program communities, reaffirming AHEPA Senior Living’s commitment to providing safe, dignified, and affordable housing for very low-income seniors. The three communities are the 51-unit AHEPA 310 V Apartments located at 100 AHEPA Lane; AHEPA 310 VI, comprised of 65 units, located at 5223 Cottage Hill Road; and the 59-unit AHEPA 310 VII, located at 6430 Cottage Hill Road.

“This milestone represents a major step forward for our residents in Mobile,” President and CEO Steve Beck said. “Thanks to the support of our financing and HUD partners, we’ve enhanced the quality of life for residents at these three communities for the long term, delivering on our daily commitment to safe, dignified affordable housing and quality aging services for seniors.”

“Our residents are seniors living on limited incomes— many below 50% of the area median income,” Chairman of the Board Ike Gulas said. “Providing them with updated, safe, and supportive housing is more than a responsibility— it’s part of who we are as a mission-driven organization. As chairman, my aim is to position us to pursue more ‘RAD for PRAC’ deals for further preservation in Alabama and nationwide.”

AHEPA 310, Inc. Board President Christ Coumanis added, “Mobile has been part of our mission for decades— since 1985. We’re committed to helping seniors thrive right here. We consider ourselves a true partner of the community. This revitalization reaffirms that long-term commitment.”

AHEPA Senior Living President and CEO Steve Beck also announced that AHEPA 192 Phase 4 Apartments, a 90-unit community of affordable senior housing, officially opened its doors on August 1, 2025. Located at 6705 SE 5th Street, Des Moines, the three-story development is purpose-built for very low-income seniors aged 62 and over, in partnership with HUD’s Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program. (PHOTO BELOW – AHEPA Senior Living President and CEO Steve Beck announced that AHEPA 192 Phase 4 Apartments, a 90-unit community of affordable senior housing, officially opened its doors on August 1 in Des Moines, IA. Photo: Courtesy of AHEPA Senior Living).

“We’re incredibly proud to open AHEPA 192 Phase 4 and expand our footprint in the Des Moines area,” Beck said. “This beautiful new community represents our commitment to helping more seniors age with dignity, independence, and support. With growing demand and long waitlists, this opening is timely and vital. We can’t wait to welcome our new residents home.”

 

About AHEPA Senior Living

Serving more than 5,000 older adults across the United States, AHEPA Senior Living is a mission-driven, nationwide provider of affordable independent and assisted senior living communities. Since 1980, it has developed and managed more than 90 affordable senior housing communities in 21 states administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.

Through its subsidiaries, AHEPA Senior Living, through its Hellenic Senior Living brand, owns and manages four affordable assisted living communities with 532 units in Indiana.

The mission of AHEPA Senior Living is to provide older adults with safe, healthy, and enriching affordable residential communities and quality services that allow them to thrive and enjoy peace of mind.

More information is available online: https://ahepaseniorliving.org/.

CENTRAL PHOTO: AHEPA Senior Living held its successful annual corporate meeting July 31-August 2 in Charleston, SC. Photo: Courtesy of AHEPA Senior Living