Holy Cross Village at Notre Dame has appointed Brandon Kastner president and chief executive officer, effective Aug. 1, 2025.
Kastner previously served as vice president of Holy Cross Village. At Holy Cross Village, Kastner has advanced resident-centered programs, strengthened staff engagement and cultivated partnerships and community outreach.
Kastner’s connection to Holy Cross Village began long before his professional leadership. As a young boy, he volunteered at the Village, assisting Brother Pedro Haering on his radio show and helping him to sort records as well as other responsibilities.
“Brandon has demonstrated exceptional leadership, a profound commitment to our mission and a steady hand across the continuum of care,” said Brother Chester Freel, Holy Cross Village board of directors chair, in a press release. “We are confident in his ability to lead this institution forward with integrity, compassion and vision.”
Prior to returning to the Village, Kastner served as executive director at Dock Woods within Living Branches Community. He oversaw operations serving about 1,000 senior adults and families, including 200 HUD housing units, while supporting and developing a large and diverse staff team. Kastner previously led licensed health care, assisted living and an onsite clinic at Kendal at Lexington as health facility administrator.
Kastner also served as associate executive director at Glenaire within The Presbyterian Homes, he directed an $8 million health care renovation and focused on compassionate care for seniors with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Kastner earned a master’s degree of nonprofit administration from the University of Notre Dame, an MBA from Grace College and a bachelor’s degree in history from Manchester College.
Kastner is an Indiana-licensed health facility administrator. His professional development includes fellowships with the LeadingAge NC Leadership Academy and the Cary Chamber of Commerce Leadership program.
Kastner said he is honored to serve as president and CEO of Holy Cross Village.
“Our community is energized by Holy Cross spirituality and hospitality, and I’m committed to advancing resident-centered programs, strengthening our partnerships, deepening community partnerships and empowering our remarkable staff,” Kastner said. “Together, we will steward the Village into the future—further deepening our mission, continuing as a leader in our industry and elevating the experience for every resident we are privileged to serve.”
Kastner follows in the footsteps of his father, Steve Kastner, who served as president and CEO of Holy Cross Village from 2000 to 2010.
