Meet the Staff

Jeffrey French, CEO/Administrator

“It never ceases to humble me when I consider what a privilege it is to serve those who have made this Campus their “Home”. 

Cindy Eckerson, Administrative Assistant

“I enjoy interacting with our residents, making a difference in their lives and take pride knowing that this is now their “home” and they are part of our “family”.  My office is always open to staff, residents, their families and all members of the Order of the Eastern Star to assist in any way I can.”

Karen Zick, RN, BSN, Director of Nursing

“Caring for our senior population is a privilege.  Working with a skilled and compassionate nursing and interdisciplinary team makes this challenge personally and professionally rewarding.”

Mary Beth Getchell, Controller

“We are all proud to work in a caring environment where the residents’ needs come first.  The Business Office is here to help residents and family members in a compassionate, flexible and friendly manner.  We have recently expanded our hours to accommodate those family members who work.”

Diane Bradlinski, Director of Activities

“The best part of my job is interacting with our residents.  They have so much life experience to share.  And I love to see smiles!”

William Malik, Director of Environmental Services

“Excellence is accomplishing your daily job extraordinarily well.”

Margaret Collea, HR/Inservice Education Coordinator

“It is gratifying to be able to work with staff and hopefully instill in them compassion and to see the wisdom our residents have to offer.”

David Soja, Senior Accountant

“One of the great honors we can give to our elderly is dignity and respect, which is found daily at the Eastern Star Campus.”

Karen Livesey, Director of Rehabilitation Services

“The best part of my job is helping the residents succeed in obtaining their physical goals.  Whether they are here with us for short term rehabilitation or are here to live with us, it is very rewarding to be able to assist them in improving their quality of life.”

Grace Jaynes, Director of Nutritional Services

“We pride ourselves in serving quality foods by a friendly staff with a homestyle menu.”

Danica Rusjan, Resident Assessment Coordinator

“My primary goal is to coordinate and assist in the timely and accurate completion of the resident assessment process in accordance with the requirement of the Federal and State regulations.”

Debra Mondi, Director of Social Services

“My role as resident/family advocate is very important to me.  I hope that I can enhance each resident’s quality of life while they are part of our Eastern Star family.”

Dina Weimer, Gift Shop and Volunteer Coordinator

“It is my belief that helping those in need is one of the most gratifying types of work one can pursue.  I enjoy working among our residents because they impart the wisdom they have gained throughout their lives; and this in turn has been truly enlightening to me.”

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