Leadership Teams

Robert L. Rundle, Jr.
President/CEO

In his capacity as President/CEO, Bob has strategic and managerial accountability for all ministries of SpiriTrust Lutheran^® and its subsidiaries. His role involves ensuring the integrity of the agency’s core values, donor cultivation, public relations, strategic visioning, providing leadership to the executive staff and promotion of a philosophy consistent with the mission of the agency while employing sound business practices.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected] | 717.854.3971 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Administration (cum laude), Kings College, Wilkes-Barre, PA

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
CPA (1982-present)

Professional Awards or Honors:
LeadingAge PA, Paul P. Haas Lifetime Achievement Award (2015)

Professional Affiliations: 
CEN-PANPHA, board chair (2007-2010)
LeadingAge PA, board member (2006-2012)
Lutheran Planned Giving, chair (2009-2012)
Lutheran Services in America (LSA) Planned Lutheran Network Committee (1996-present) American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (1985-present)
PA Institute of Certified Public Accountant (1985-present)
Lutheran Disaster Response Advisory Committee (2010-2016)
Kairos Health Systems, past chair
Medical Assistance Long-Term Services & Support Advisory Committee (2015-present)

Angela L. Dohrman
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

As a member of the SpiriTrust Lutheran^® executive cabinet, Angela not only provides operational direction and oversight to the six senior living communities, but is designated to serve as acting CEO, if needed, and contributes to the development and implementation of the SpiriTrust Lutheran strategic plan. Assigned the task of insuring that the senior living goals and programs align with the strategic imperatives of the organization, Angela leads the senior living team of executive directors, and corporate directors of marketing, clinical services, and planning/construction in the implementation of quality, resident-centered programs and services. Resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance and organizational performance excellence are key drivers of the senior living team’s success; and to that end, Angela’s role also includes the establishment of best practices, key performance measures, and outcomes for her division. Angela is also responsible for contract negotiations and the procurement of contracted services including pharmacy, rehabilitation, and dining services.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA  17404
[email protected]
717.854.2879 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor’s of Social Work, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA
Master of Science, Health Services Administration, College of Saint Francis, Joliet, IL

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
PA Nursing Home Administrator License (NHA)

Professional Affiliations: 
Kairos Board of Directors, vice chair (2015-present) and member (2007-2011)
Leading Age PA Board of Directors (2006-2017)
Leading Age PA Chair (2013-2015)
Leading Age PA statewide Public Policy Chair (2011-2013)
Leading Age Public Policy Congress (2011-2013)
Leading Age PA Central Chapter Board of Directors (2006-2016)

Professional Awards or Honors: 
LeadingAge PA, Paul P. Haas Distinguished Service Award (2017)
Shippensburg University, Distinguished Alumnus Award, 2007
PANPHA, Leader of the Year, 2005

Community Volunteerism: 
Embracing Aging Advisory Committee, York County Community Foundation (2013-present)
Your Life, Your Wishes Task Force, Healthy York County Coalition (2013-present; chair, 2015-present)
Healthy York County Coalition Leadership Council (2015-present)
York YMCA Board (2017-present)
Governor’s Commission on Long Term Care (2014)
Hahn Home Advisory Committee, York, PA (2012-2013)
Hahn Home Board of Directors, York, PA (2009-2011)
Shippensburg University, College of Education and Human Services Advisory Board (former member)

Carol Hess
Chief Human Resources Officer and Vice President of Human Resources

As a member of the executive cabinet Carol oversees all Human Resources functions for the agency, including the payroll function. She is responsible for creating a workforce-friendly environment, increasing the level of employee engagement and looking for new ways to improve efficiency and give team members access to appropriate data through technology. In addition, she leads internal and external communications and branding.

Contact:
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971, ext. 10438 (phone) | 717.854.2635 (fax)

Education:
Bachelor of Science, Applied Math and Economics, Ursinus College, Collegeville, PA (1982)
Master of Business Administration, Administrative Management, St. Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, PA (1987)

Professional Awards or Honors:
HR Executive Magazine, Human Resources Honor Roll, 1991
Central Penn Business Journal, Best 50 Women in Business, 1990

Community Volunteerism:
Brethern Village Board of Directors vice chair (present)
Brethern Benefits Trust Board of Directors member (2009-present)
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry Board of Directors chair (2000)
United Way of Lancaster County Board of Directors Chair (1998-2000) and County-Wide Campaign Chair (1996)

Community Awards:
United Way of America, Children’s Champion Award, 2005
Working Mother Magazine, Working Mother of the Year, 1992

Revena ‘Bena’ Rossi
Chief Financial Officer &
Vice President of Support Services

Bena has fiscal responsibility for the entire agency. She prepares and presents all internal and external financial statements including third party reimbursement reports, proforma financial statements for new projects and the annual agency budget. Bena supervises the Accounting and Information Technology departments; serves as staff liaison to the Audit/Finance committees and SpiriTrust Lutheran® Board of Directors; and represents the President/CEO on joint ventures and subsidiary relationships as needed. She designs and implements financial strategies and leads financial forecasting for the agency.

Contact:
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Education:
Bachelors of Arts, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

Emily Clarke
Vice President for Philanthropy

Emily serves on the executive leadership team for SpiriTrust Lutheran® and oversees all SpiriTrust Lutheran® Foundation initiatives. She works to connect donors and volunteers to the agency’s programs with the goal of increasing the impact of philanthropy on every person served by SpiriTrust Lutheran. Emily spends time with donors throughout our service area and welcomes opportunities to speak to individuals and groups about supporting our mission.

Contact:
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, PA 17404 | [email protected]
717.854.3522 (phone) | 717.368.8400 (cell)

Education:
Bachelor of Arts in English, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

Community Volunteerism:
Crisis Counselor for Crisis Text Line

Nina DelGrande
Vice President of Community Health Services

As member of executive leadership team, Nina is responsible for the operations of SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice and SpiriTrust Lutheran LIFE, including client and participant care as well as administrative functions.

Contact:
2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202 | [email protected]
717.264.8178 (phone) | 717.264.6347 (fax)

Education:
Masters in Health Administration, The Pennsylvania State University
Advanced Placement/Registered Nurse BSN Program, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA
Associate Degree in Nursing, Harrisburg Area Community College

Certifications:
OASIS Answers – Certificate of OASIS Specialist – Clinical
American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse Executive Board Certification (October 2006)

Professional Affiliations:
PA LIFE Providers Alliance board member
Sigma Theta Tau International – Lambda Kappa Chapter (Messiah College)
Nursing Honor Society, Wilson College

Community Volunteerism:
Capital Area Science and Technology Fair in the Health Sciences Division Volunteer Judge (2007-present)
PA Beekeepers Association at State Farm Show Volunteer (2015-present)
Wilson College Student Networking Events Community Member Volunteer (2017-present)

Julianne Devaney
Senior Executive Director and Executive Director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^®, The Village at Sprenkle Drive

Julianne is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Village at Sprenkle Drive along with leading all the village executive directors by giving guidance to them as they perform their daily work.

With a focused emphasis on resident satisfaction, she leads a team of key department managers in implementing the operational goals and programs for the community. She is also responsible for the development of a community operational plan that includes aligned efforts to achieve the system-wide strategic initiatives. Julianne works with the agency’s senior vice president/chief operating officer to establish budget and occupancy goals for each level of resident living at the community. Regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality, resident-centered care are under Julianne’s scope of responsibilities.

Contact: 
1802 Folkemer Circle, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
717.764-9994 (phone) | 717.767.0587 (fax)

Education: 
Licensed Practical Nurse, Hunterdon Medical Center – Warren Community College, Flemington, New Jersey

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Personal Care Home Administrator

Crystal L. Hull, MPA, ABC
Corporate Director of Communications
& Public Relations

Crystal is responsible for the agency’s internal and external communications, including corporate branding, websites (corporate, senior living residents and team member intranet), media relations, social media presence, special projects and campaigns, print publications, collateral material, video, photography, displays and signage. She develops, disseminates and trains staff on use of style guidelines for logo/brand usage; provides a centralized liaison with the news media; serves as agency spokesperson, including counseling on issues and crisis communications; and manages the agency’s overall public relations efforts.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA  17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971 (phone)

Education: 
Masters in Public Administration, Pennsylvania State University (Middletown, PA)
Bachelor of Arts, Communications/Journalism, Shippensburg University (Shippensburg, PA)

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Accredited Business Communicator (ABC), International Association of Business Communicators

Professional Affiliations: 
Shippensburg University: Adjunct Faculty – Department of Communications/Journalism (2016)

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), member (1989-present), local chapter Accreditation Mentoring Program Co-Developer & Mentor (November 2006-present), IABC Past Presidents “Communicator of the Year’ Nomination and Review Committee (1994-present), Accreditation Program District III Written Test Examiner & Proctor (1996-1999), National Delegate (1993-1994), President (1992-1993), Vice President for Communication (1989, 1991-1992), Co-Coordinator – Membership Directory (1990, 1991 & 1992), Awards Presentation Committee (1988 & 1989)

Pennsylvania Public Relations Society (1993-present), Nominating and Professional Standards Committee (2018-2019)), President (2017), Vice President (2016), Secretary (2015),Treasurer (2014), Student Development Chair (2012), Special Events Co-Chair (2011), Publicity Chair (2010), Membership Chair (2009), Programming Co-Chair (2008)

LeadingAge PA

Professional Awards or Honors: 
2017 Pennsylvania Public Relations Society’s Robert M. Fisher Recruitment Award
2012 Pennsylvania Public Relations Society’s Ernest R. McDowell Award for Excellence in Public Relations
IABC Gold Quill Awards Mentor (2012)
Co-Author, Instructor Handbook for IABC Handbook of Organizational Communication (2011)
HealthAmerica Fellowship for Academic Excellence (2004-2005)
Daniel P. Poore, Penn State Harrisburg Chapter of Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society of Public Affairs and Administration (2004)
IABC Awards: District III Award for Overall Achievement (1995), Bronze Capital Award for Media Relations (1995), District III Par Excellence Award for leadership as president of local chapter (1993), District III Winner’s Circle Award for Video Production (1992), Gold Capital Award for Media Relations (1992), Gold Capital Award for Promotion (1991).

Community Volunteerism: 
Alzheimer’s Association, Harrisburg Walk Co-Chair – Marketing & Outreach Committee (2016)
West Shore Elks Club

Dr. Robert E. “Bob” Skelly
Program Director

As the director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Counseling Services, Dr. Skelly provides overall management of the program. In addition, he provides outpatient behavioral health services to adults and children age 10 and older in the Chambersburg and State College areas.

Contact:
[email protected]

Chambersburg Office
43 West Washington Street, Chambersburg, PA 17201
717.263.9093 (phone)
717.263.2251 (fax)

State College Office
205 South Garner St., State College, PA 16801
814.238.1613 (phone)
814.238.1132 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelors of Science, Psychology, The King’s College, Briar Cliff Manor, NY
Master of Science, Clinical Psychology, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
Doctorate (PhD), Marriage and Family Therapy, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses:
PA Licensed Psychologist

Kenneth Watts
Program Director – Social & Specialty Services

Kenny is responsible for managing and overseeing the day-to-day operation of four SpiriTrust Lutheran^® programs – Deaf Connections, Domestic Abuse Solutions, Financial Education & Coaching and Volunteer Income Tax Assistance; developing and managing program budgets; and implementing programmatic and funding strategies to sustain, expand and/or enhance existing life enhancing programs.

Contact:
750 Kelly Drive, York, PA 17404
[email protected] | 717.852.4357 (phone) | 717.854.0806 (fax)

Education: 
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, PA, Bachelor of Arts – Political Science
Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA, Bachelor of Science – Bible & Ministry and Master of Arts – Leadership Studies

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Enrolled Agent – Admitted to practice before the Internal Revenue Service
Certified Trainer – Bridges Out of Poverty
Certified Facilitator – Creating a Process of Change for Men Who Batter

Community Volunteerism:
York Area Housing Group – Board of Directors (2018 – Present)
York Suburban School District – Board of School Directors (2017 – Present)
Sertoma Club of York (2013 – Current)

Kimberly Alvarez
Director of Development – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Foundation

In her role as the principle gift officer for the SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Foundation, Kimberly is responsible for developing donor relationships and assisting with the overall strategic plan and vision for the Foundation.

Contact:
SpiriTrust Lutheran Foundation
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA  17404
[email protected]
717.854.3256 (phone) | 717.854.4709 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Arts, Shippensburg University (Shippensburg, PA)

Community Volunteerism: 
York Day Nursery Board of Directors (2017-present)

Blake Bradish, PT, DPT
Director, SpiriTrust Lutheran^® LIFE

Blake is responsible for directing the overall operation of the LIFE program, ensuring compliance with operating policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, and assuring growth and success of the program.

Contact: 
840 Fifth Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17202
[email protected]
717.387.0697 (cell) | 717.264.3279 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science, Gannon University, Erie, PA
Doctor of Physical Therapy, Gannon University, Erie, PA

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses:

• Licensed Physical Therapist, Pennsylvania
• Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ACSM-CEP)
• Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
• Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
• Exercise Is Medicine Credential Level 3 (EIM3)
• Selective Functional Movement Assessment Level 1 (SFMA)
• Y Balance Test (YBT)

Pam Conrad
Executive Director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^®, The Village at Kelly Drive

Pam is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Village at Kelly Drive. With a focused emphasis on resident satisfaction, she leads a team of key department managers in implementing the operational goals and programs for the community. She is also responsible for the development of a community operational plan that includes aligned efforts to achieve the system-wide strategic initiatives. Pam works with the senior vice president/chief operating officer to establish budget and occupancy goals for each level of resident living at the community. Regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality, resident-centered care are under her scope of responsibilities.

Contact: 
750 Kelly Drive, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
717.848.2585 (phone) | 717.852.8600 (fax)

Education: 
Licensed Practical Nurse, Greater Johnstown School of Nursing, Johnstown, PA

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Personal Care Home Administrator

Professional Affiliations: 
Association of Personal Care Home Administrators (APCA), member (2009 – present)

Jill Flasher
Executive Director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^®, The Village at Gettysburg

As executive director (ED), Jill is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Village at Gettysburg. With a focused emphasis on resident satisfaction, she leads a team of department managers in implementing the operational goals and programs for the community. Responsibilities include the development of a community operational plan that includes aligned efforts to achieve the system-wide strategic initiatives, regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality, resident-centered care. Jill also works with the senior vice president/chief operating officer to establish budget and occupancy goals for each level of resident living at the community.

Contact: 
1075 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, PA 17325
[email protected] 
717.334.6204 (phone) |717.334.5081 (fax)

Professional Affiliations:
LeadingAge
LeadingAge PA

Melanie Furlong
Director of Community Relations – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice

As director of Community Relations Melanie is responsible for branding, marketing, sales, customer service and public relations for SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice and SpiriTrust Lutheran^® LIFE. In addition, she manages the SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice Admission Care Department.

Contact: 
2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg PA 17202
[email protected]ustlutheranhomecare.org
717.264.8178 (phone) | 717.264.6347 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA

Community Volunteerism: 
Pennsylvania Home Care Association Public Policy Committee
Greater Chambersburg Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Downtown Chambersburg Inc. Marketing Committee

Bonnie Garner
Finance Manager

Rachel Herrington
Executive Director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^®, The Village at Luther Ridge

Rachel Herrington is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Village at Luther Ridge. With a focused emphasis on resident satisfaction, she leads a team of key department managers in implementing the operational goals and programs for the community. She is also responsible for the development of a community operational plan that includes aligned efforts to achieve the system-wide strategic initiatives. Rachel works with the senior vice president/chief operating officer to establish budget and occupancy goals for each level of resident living at the community. Regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality, resident-centered care are under Rachel’s scope of responsibilities.

Contact:
2998 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202
[email protected] 
717.264.5700 (phone) | 717.267.0507 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Science, State University of New York at Brockport, Brockport, NY

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Personal Care Administrator License
Certified Aging Services Professional
Certified Dementia Practitioner

Marcia Hoffman
Executive Director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^®, The Village at Utz Terrace

Marcia is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Village at Utz Terrace. With a focused emphasis on resident satisfaction, she leads a team of key department managers in implementing the operational goals and programs for the community. She is also responsible for the development of a community operational plan that includes aligned efforts to achieve the system-wide strategic initiatives. Marcia works with the senior vice president/chief operating officer to establish budget and occupancy goals for each level of resident living at the community. Regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality, resident-centered care are under Marcia’s scope of responsibilities.

Contact:
2100 Utz Terrace Hanover, PA 17331
[email protected]
717.637.0633 (phone) | 717.646.2550 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Social Work, Brigham Young University-Hawaii, Laie, Hawaii
Master of Social Work, Temple University, Harrisburg, PA
Master of Business Administration, Mount St. Mary’s University, Emmitsburg, MD

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Nursing Home Administrator, Certified Aging Services Professional, Certified Eden Associate, Licensed Social Worker, Academy of Certified Social Workers

Professional Affiliations: 
LeadingAge PA – Leadership PANPHA Steering Committee and 2010 Class of Fellows coach
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging, Leadership – Class of 2009
National Association of Social Workers (1998-present)

Kathy Johnson
Director of Performance & Quality Improvement – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice

Kathy is responsible for overseeing and directing the home health and hospice quality assurance, performance improvement, clinical education, pre-authorization, telehealth and document control activities of the agency; developing, implementing and achieving annual goals and objectives as established in the annual operating and/or strategic plans; coordinating work within the department, as well as with other departments; ensuring compliance with operating policies and procedures and outside regulatory requirements; directly supervising assigned staff; communicating with appropriate management and staff; providing periodic reports.

Contact: 
2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202
[email protected]
717.217.3525 (phone) | 717.264.0947 (fax)

Education:
Diploma in Nursing, Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of Nursing, Harrisburg, PA
Certified Enterostomal Therapist, Harrisburg Hospital School of Enterostomal Therapy, Harrisburg, PA

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Registered Nurse Licensure, Maryland and Pennsylvania

Community Volunteerism: 
Parish Nurse – King Street United Brethren Church (1985-present)

Tiffany Jones
Corporate Director of Accounts Receivable & Reimbursement

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA  17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Liz Keller
Director of Compliance & Facilities Management – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice

Liz oversees and monitors the compliance program, serves as the privacy officer, assures a safe workplace for each business location and develops and maintains appropriate emergency preparedness plans.

Contact: 
2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA 17202
[email protected]
717.217.3502 (phone) | 717.264.6347 (fax)

Education:
Business and Accounting, Hagerstown Community College

Professional Affiliations:
Healthcare Compliance Association

Professional Awards or Honors:
Karen Rohaly Award

Jan Kessel
Executive Director of SpiriTrust Lutheran^®, The Village at Shrewsbury

Jan is responsible for the day-to-day operations of The Village at Shrewsbury. With a focused emphasis on resident satisfaction, she leads a team of key department managers in implementing the operational goals and programs for the community. She is also responsible for the development of a community operational plan that includes aligned efforts to achieve the system-wide strategic initiatives. Jan works with the agency’s senior vice president/chief operating officer to establish budget and occupancy goals for each level of resident living at the community. Regulatory compliance and the delivery of quality, resident-centered care are under Jan’s scope of responsibilities.

Contact:
800 Bollinger Drive, Shrewsbury, PA 17361
[email protected] 
717.227.3000 (phone) | 717.227.8079 (fax)

Sarah Lohman, RN, MSN
Director of Clinical Services – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice

As director of Clinical Services for SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice, Sarah is responsible for all clinical services for home health, hospice and in-home support in the entire service area which includes 20 counties in Pennsylvania and three counties in northern Maryland.

Contact: 
2700 Luther Drive Chambersburg PA
[email protected]
717.217.3529 (phone) | 717.264.6347 (fax)

Education: 
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Walden University, Online, Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)

Lisa Mayes
Director of Information Technology – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice

Lisa manages the information technology operations for SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice and SpiriTrust Lutheran^® LIFE.

Contact: 
2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA  17202
[email protected]
717.217.3512 (phone) | 717.264.3597 (fax)

Education:
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts, Finance, Shippensburg University, Shippensburg, PA

Community Volunteerism: 
Chambersburg Chamber Foundation, Leadership Franklin County Graduate (2006)

Christopher Ridenhour
Director of Workplace Culture

Christopher leads the implementation of the organization-wide leadership development and implementation of Successful Supervision programs; provides support, encouragement, and guidance as a mentor to leaders throughout the organization; and participates with the team in creating an operating plan that supports the strategic initiative of becoming a Great Place to Work.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
215.495.2590 (cell phone)

Education: 
Bachelor of Arts, Franklin and Marshall College (Lancaster, PA)

Professional Awards or Honors:
2015 LeadingAge PA Facilitator of the Year

Community Volunteerism: 
Keepers of the Culture
Association for Training and Development
National Speakers Association
Toastmasters

Joseph Sabold
Corporate Director of Facilities Management and Construction

Joe is responsible for the overall oversight of the buildings and grounds for the six senior living communities and the Heusner Office Center. He assists in capitol budgeting, preventative maintenance programs and facilities purchasing. He is also responsible to insure that the senior living communities are compliant with all Life Safety regulations and have current and effect disaster plans. Joe is an active participant in the organization’s safety program. New construction and remodeling projects are another focus of Joe’s role. He works with the senior vice president/chief operating officer and the life care community executive directors by assisting in design and coordinating construction services.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected] 
717.854.3971 ext. 10428 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Sara Sprenkle
Corporate Director of Human Resources

Sara supports the vice president of Human Resources in managing the Human Resources department to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971, ext. 10431 (phone) | 717.854.2635 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Arts – Business Administration/Human Resource Management, Shippensburg University (Shippensburg, PA)

Professional Affiliations: 
Society for Human Resource Management – Member

Kathryn “Kay” Weidner
Corporate Director of Clinical Excellence

As director of Clinical Excellence Kay is responsible for the overall development, implementation and coordination of programs to assure quality of care and healthcare related services provided to residents.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA  17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971, ext. 10446 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Education:
College of New Jersey

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Certified Nursing Director
Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA

Chris Whitley
Executive Assistant to the President/CEO

Chris is responsible for assisting and providing administrative support for the President/CEO, other Executive Cabinet members and the Board of Directors.  She performs duties as a Pennsylvania Notary Public and organizes the daily operations of the executive office.  In addition, she supervises the agency’s receptionist.

Contact:
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA, 17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971, ext. 10410 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Education:
Carshalton College, Carshalton, Surrey, England
Higher National Diploma in Business Studies

Melissa Williams
Corporate Director of Senior Living Sales & Marketing

As a member of the SpiriTrust Lutheran^® senior executive team, Melissa is responsible for providing marketing and sales direction and oversight to the six senior living communities. Her responsibilities include identifying key areas of development integral to the establishment of marketing best practices and the achievement and maintenance of optimal occupancy. As part of her role, Melissa not only oversees the development of the community’s marketing plans, she also provides training and support to the sales and marketing team to successfully implement the plans.

Contact: 
1050 Pennsylvania Avenue, York, PA 17404
[email protected]
717.854.3971 ext. 10419 (phone) | 717.852.0900 (fax)

Education: 
Bachelor of Science in Education, Millersville University, Millersville PA

Accreditation/Certifications/Licenses: 
Certified Aging Services Professional National Certification Program (CASP)
Marketing Professional Certification (CMP)

Professional Affiliations: 
Marketing and Public Relations Society
SMEI
LeadingAge PA
LeadingAge
APCA & PALA

Professional Awards or Honors:
Complete Healthcare Resources Partners Award 2003, 2006

Community Volunteerism: 
Leadership Lebanon Valley Board Member (2009-present)
Senior Outreach Services – Steering Committee (2008-present)
American Business Women’s Association

Stacey Wiltrout
Director of Accounting – SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice

In her position as director of Accounting for SpiriTrust Lutheran^® Home Care & Hospice and SpiriTrust Lutheran^® LIFE, Stacey oversees finance functions in support of both services.

Contact: 
2700 Luther Drive, Chambersburg, PA  17202
swiltrout@spiritrustlutheranhomecare.org 
717.264.8178 (phone) | 717.264.6347 (fax)

Education:
Bachelor of Science in Accounting, University of Maryland (August 2016)