SHADY LANE - Key Persons


Amy Fricke-Weigel

Job Titles:
  • CEO of Fricke Printing Service Inc
Amy is the CEO of Fricke Printing Service Inc. She is a graduate of Roncalli High School and graduate of the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business & Communication and Master's Degree in Business Administration.

Becky Engum - CFO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Financial Officer

Chris Herzog

Job Titles:
  • Community Member
  • Finance Chair

David Less

Job Titles:
  • Board Chair / Board Vice - Chair / Board Secretary

Deanne Weier

Job Titles:
  • Campus Clinical Director / Director of Nursing
Deanne Weier is Shady Lane's Campus Clinical Director/Director of Nursing. In addition to overseeing the nursing staff, she is responsible for quality assurance, infection prevention, and staff education. Deanne earned her Associates Degree from Lakeshore Technical College

Heather Garcia

Job Titles:
  • Nominating Chair / Marketing Chair

Heather, MSOTR

Job Titles:
  • Occupational Therapist
Heather, MSOTR, CLT is an Occupational Therapist Case Manager with Advocate Aurora Health. Heather's educational background includes both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from UW-Milwaukee in Occupational Science. She is a certified lymphedema therapist. Heather has 17 years as an Occupational Therapist in Manitowoc County with experience in both nursing home and home care settings.

Kasandra Paider

Kasandra Paider, our Chief Financial Officer, is responsible for the financial health of Shady Lane by creating and implementing financial policies to guarantee operational efficiency. Kasandra is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin - Green Bay with a Bachelor's of Business Administration Degree and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Kirstie Berger

Job Titles:
  • Social Worker
Kirstie Berger is our Social Worker designee and assists with all facets of social services, including assessments, care plans, and discharge planning, serving as a link between community resources and the residents of Shady Lane. As our enrichment coordinator, Kirstie implements activity programming for the campus, incorporating all 6 elements of wellness, while leading her valued team. She has worked in healthcare for over 16 years and has a passion for helping and ensuring a fulfilling life for all residents.

Krysta Huibregste

Job Titles:
  • Human Resources Coordinator
  • CEO / Administrator / Admissions Coordinator / Human Resources Coordinator
As Human Resources Coordinator, Krysta Huibregste possesses expertise in our recruitment process, employee benefits and records, payroll, and managing all policies and procedures from her many years at Shady Lane. Krysta keeps up to date with the latest HR trends and practices thanks to her Associate Degree in Human Resource Administration. She also holds a Technical Diploma as a Health Unit Coordinator.

Michelle Stockton

Job Titles:
  • Admissions Coordinator
  • Admissions Director
Michelle Stockton serves as Shady Lane's Admissions Coordinator. She's responsible for developing the census by cultivating relationships with potential residents and their families with appropriate information and assistance. She focuses on discovering potential resident's motivational needs. Michelle partners with team members to ensure high levels on internal and external satisfaction.

Monica Nichter

Job Titles:
  • Retired Healthcare Executive
Monica is a retired healthcare executive, serving most recently as the Executive Director of Primary Care for Froedtert Holy Family Memorial. She is an experienced leader in strategy, program growth, operations and human capital development. An alumna of University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, she holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Master's Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner.

Tara Reyes

Job Titles:
  • Director of Environmental Services
  • Director of Nursing
Tara Reyes, as the Director of Environmental Services, leads housekeeping, laundry, janitorial, and maintenance staff. She ensures departmental operations are performed in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, Shady Lane's policies and procedures. Tara keeps Shady Lane safe, clean and in an attractive manner

Todd Meerdink

Todd Meerdink joined Shady Lane in 1993. Todd understands and articulates Shady Lane's values across the entire care continuum when giving tours advising potential residents, and presenting to other groups. His leadership and vision continues to keep Shady Lane at the forefront of caring for the needs of the senior population of Manitowoc County. Todd attended Northwestern College in Iowa where he earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Economics.