Charles Mann
About Charles Mann
Charles Mann is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of Accushield, a company focused on enhancing safety and security in senior living and healthcare environments. With a background in senior housing development and healthcare, he has introduced innovative solutions, including an AI-powered platform called Flex, since founding Accushield in 2013.
Work at Accushield
Charles Mann is the Founder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Accushield, a role he has held since 2013. Under his leadership, Accushield has focused on enhancing safety and security in senior living and healthcare environments. Mann developed the concept for Accushield while serving as Executive Director at his family's assisted living community. In 2023, he introduced an AI-powered platform called Flex, which integrates workforce management with Accushield's existing kiosk technology. His work at Accushield emphasizes the transition from manual processes to digital solutions in healthcare facilities.
Previous Experience in Senior Living
Before founding Accushield, Charles Mann served as Owner and Chief Executive Officer at The Mann House Assisted Living & Memory Care from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he managed day-to-day operations and staff management in senior living communities located in Sandy Springs and Cumming, GA. His experience in this sector is influenced by his family's involvement in senior living, which has shaped his understanding of the industry's needs and challenges.
Education and Expertise
Charles Mann earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance from Baylor University, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. His educational background provides a foundation for his work in business development and strategic planning within the senior housing and healthcare sectors. Mann's expertise is further enhanced by his extensive experience in medical device sales at Ethicon Endo-Surgery, a Johnson & Johnson Company, where he worked for nine years.
Background in Senior Housing Development
Charles Mann has a strong background in senior housing development and home health care, shaped by his family's legacy in the industry. His involvement in family discussions about senior housing safety and security has informed his approach to developing solutions that address these critical areas. Mann's experience as an Executive Director in a flagship assisted living community has provided him with insights into the operational challenges faced by such facilities.
Innovations in Healthcare Technology
Throughout his career, Charles Mann has been instrumental in transitioning healthcare facilities from manual paper logbooks to digital sign-in and health screening processes. His commitment to innovation is evident in the development of Accushield's digital solutions, which aim to streamline operations and enhance the overall safety of senior living environments. The introduction of the Flex platform in 2023 marks a significant advancement in integrating technology within the sector.