Troy Cuvelier is the President and Systems Designer of Integrated Smart Technologies, Inc. 

Integrated Smart Technologies (“iST”) has focused on providing custom electronic solutions for residential and commercial customers since 1999.  iST is recognized as one of the state’s leading providers of automation and entertainment solutions, and their work has been featured in national media, such as Electronic House & CE Pro magazines and MTV & HD Net television, and many local & state-wide outlets as well. 

Mr. Cuvelier has been a CEDIA-certified Electronic Systems Technician and a graduate of Central Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, with an M.B.A. and Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan, with degrees in Health Information Technology and Healthcare Systems Administration. He chose the fields of technology and health care because of his passion for each, and to incorporate the two together to enhance the health and well-being of as many lives as possible.

Over his career, he has also worked with a nonprofit healthcare organization for several years and, thru iST, has incorporated residential technology into customers’ homes to allow them to comfortably and safely age-in-place, which is what led him to make the healthcare and technology connection with Heritage Community.

Mr. Cuvelier previously was the Manager of Business & Clinical Program Development at W.A. Foote Hospital (now known as, Henry Ford Allegiance Health) in Jackson, Michigan.  He also provided consulting and project management while there for the implementation of a system-wide career ladder and employee feedback program.

Jay Prince is the President and CEO of Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. 

Heritage Community is a non-profit 501(c)3 Continuing Care Retirement Community serving over 400 seniors in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Heritage Community is recognized as the region’s premier provider of Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and memory care services in a progressive environment that is focused on a culture of person-centered care and utilizes the acclaimed Best Friends™ model of care.  Heritage has also been historically recognized for its award-winning skilled nursing and rehabilitation program. 

Mr. Prince is a graduate of Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, with a degree in Healthcare Administration and certifications in Long-term Care and Hospital Administration. He chose the field because he was determined to foster change in the long-term care industry.

Over his career, he has worked with for-profit and nonprofit organizations, single and multi-site senior living communities, home health, and hospice businesses.

Mr. Prince previously was the Executive Director at MapleCreek in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  He also provided professional management as an Administrator with Life Care Services in the Midwest and West Coast.

Mr. Prince is the recent recipient of the American College of Health Care Administrators Facility Leadership Award, which recognizes outstanding nursing home administrators who have met superior health care standards. He is a licensed nursing home administrator in California, Minnesota, and Michigan.