Episode 205 with Bob Syron, President and CEO of Peconic Landing

Today I’m joined by Bob Syron, President and CEO of Peconic Landing, and a leader whose influence on the North Fork spans more than two decades. With over 30 years of experience in healthcare and elder services, Bob has guided Peconic Landing since 2003, helping transform it from a retirement community into a nationally recognized life plan community, one known for its cultural programming, civic engagement, and innovative approach to wellness.

Under his leadership, Peconic Landing has earned national accreditation, achieved an investment-grade Fitch rating, and become home to a team-oriented culture that serves more than 400 members and employs roughly 300 staff. Bob’s work extends far beyond administration; from organizing the East End’s first large-scale COVID-19 vaccination clinic to building meaningful partnerships like the new Center for Well-Being with Stony Brook Medicine, he has helped position Peconic Landing as a vital institution on the North Fork.

In our conversation, we talk about his upbringing, the path that brought him to Greenport, and the leadership philosophy shaped by decades in the field. We also explore his vision for Peconic Landing’s future, the importance of social accountability, and what he hopes the next generation of leaders. and the broader North Fork community, will carry forward in the years to come