Angela Hospice names new leader
Kurt Nagl
Marti Coplai replaces retired Margot Parr
Parr took the helm in 2015
Coplai has been executive director since 2015
Marti Coplai
Livonia-based Angela Hospice has promoted its executive director to president and CEO.
Marti Coplai, who has been with the nonprofit since 2015, took on the role Friday, which was the last day at the helm for Margot Parr, according to a news release. Parr retired after taking the leadership job in 2015.
Coplai, 57, has 15 years of experience in senior living and end-of-life care. In her new role, she will oversee the nonprofit's operations, including programs for adults, children and infants, as well as community outreach and educational programs.
"My vision for Angela Hospice going forward is that Angela Hospice stays a strong supporter of individuals in our community for end-of-life care, supporting not only our patients and families at end of life and all those who are grieving in the community … but also being influential in helping the community gain some acceptance of death and dying," Coplai said in the release.
Coplai's position of executive director will not be filled, but the nonprofit added a new executive-level position — chief clinical officer — last fall, spokeswoman Lisa Norton said.
Prior to joining Angela Hospice, Coplai worked in leadership roles at Evangelical Homes of Michigan and Glacier Hills Retirement Community. She earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University.
Angela Hospice was founded in 1985 and serves 2,000 patients each year. Its projected revenue for 2019 is $23.5 million.
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