MRC Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer and Appoints New Chief Operating Officer

In mid-August, Methodist Retirement Communities was busy with exciting announcements. First, Lee Trumble accepted the position of Chief Financial Officer as Don Stephens retires from the role. Secondly, Matthew Currie was promoted to Chief Operating Officer.

 Trumble brings more than 25 years of executive leadership and financial management experience to MRC. Most recently serving as CFO of LSU Health Foundation in New Orleans. His leadership included restructuring accounting functions to improve accuracy and efficiency, strengthening board and stakeholder trust, and establishing long-term financial sustainability. Prior to LSU Health Foundation, Trumble served as CFO for Christwood and Christwood Foundation, Silocaf USA, LLC and Pacorini USA, LLC.

  A Certified Public Accountant licensed in Louisiana, Trumble earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Loyola University New Orleans. Known for his servant-leadership style, he describes himself as a “player-coach” who empowers his team while fostering collaboration, transparency, and high performance.

 “I am thrilled to join Methodist Retirement Communities, an organization with a rich tradition of faith, service, and excellence,” said Trumble. “I look forward to contributing to MRC’s mission.”

 A native Texan from Franklin, Matthew is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1992. He went on to serve our country as a field artillery officer in the U.S. Army before beginning a distinguished career in senior living.

 Currie discovered his passion for serving seniors in 2000, when he joined MRC Crestview as a part-time employee. His leadership quickly stood out, and in 2007 he was named Executive Director. Later, in 2018, he was promoted to the role of Vice President of Operations, only to be promoted again in 2025 to the role of COO.

 “I’m excited for the next challenge and the next step in my career,” Currie said. “To continue to be part of this organization and to be able to make a positive impact on our mission is incredibly rewarding.”

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