ST. FRANCIS MANOR & SEELAND PARK - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Culinary Chef
Arnie is a 1990 graduate of Marshalltown High School and a 2011 graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Minneapolis where he graduated with Honors. He was the head chef at Grinnell Regional Medical Center for three years before joining St. Francis Manor in August of 2015. Arnie enjoys teaching Culinary Arts through Iowa Valley Community College in Grinnell.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Fitness Director
Callie graduated from North Mahaska High School and attended DMACC for Human Service Associates Degree. In 2020, she started working at St. Francis part-time while attending college. After graduating college in 2022, she began working full-time in Activities. In 2023, Callie became the Activities and Fitness Director. She plans to further her education in fitness to become a certified group fitness instructor. Callie feels fortunate for the opportunities that St. Francis has offered her. She loves the relationships she builds with the tenants and Seeland Park residents daily.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Dietary Supervisor
Cindy graduated from Grinnell High School in 1979 and worked over 24 years in the sportswear industry before joining St. Francis Manor in 2012 in the housekeeping department. Cindy moved to our dietary department in 2013 as a cook and was promoted to Dietary Supervisor in August of 2014. Cindy graduated from Des Moines Area Community College in May 2014 with a CDM, CFPP degree (Certified Dietary Manager, Certified Food Protection Professional). Cindy supervises all aspects of the kitchen from employees, food purchasing, to food production and she works closely with the dietitian to ensure our residents receive proper nutrition. Cindy enjoys every aspect of interaction with residents!
Job Titles:
- Executive Administrator
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Exec. Administrator
Dion began working at St. Francis Manor in 1982 and has been instrumental in growing St. Francis Manor and the campus to what it is today. Countless projects and services have been created under Dion's leadership including:
Seeland Park, a 55+ community began in 1989 and will consist of 150 retirement homes once the development of Phase VI has been completed;
Community Services of St. Francis has been operational since 2007 and provides home health care services;
St. Francis Manor Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization was established in 2008;
A $5.25 million construction and renovation project added a commercial-sized kitchen and rehabilitation clinic for in-patient and out-patient therapy services.
Dion celebrated 40 years of service in 2022 - read more about the 4-decade story!
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Head Restorative Aide
Emily graduated from BGM High School in 2001 and from Marshalltown Community College in 2005 with an Associate in Liberal Arts Degree. Emily joined St. Francis Manor in May 2009 working as a CNA. In August 2015, she transferred to the Restorative Department where the department sees between 50-55 people per week all having individualized programs. Each resident is seen anywhere between three to six times a week to help maximize their abilities while minimizing decline.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Laundry Supervisor
Gina graduated from Grinnell High School in 1979 and is the second generation of her family to be employed at St. Francis Manor as her mother worked here for almost 20 years. Gina began her employment in March 1987 as a dietary aide and later became dietary supervisor. In 1994, Gina transferred to the laundry department.
Job Titles:
- Housekeeping Supervisor
- Member of the Leadership Team
Justin grew up in Malcom and graduated from BGM High School. Justin began working in the housekeeping department in February 2023 and was promoted to housekeeping supervisor in August 2023.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Activities Director
Katie grew up in New Sharon and began working at St. Francis Manor as a CNA during high school in 2016. Through the years, Katie has achieved certifications as Medication Aide and Activity Director.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Assistant Director of Nursing and Home Healthcare Director
Kayla became a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) her senior year in high school at BGM. Following graduation in 2004, she worked as a CNA while enrolled in the Marshalltown Community College nursing program. In 2007, she joined the St. Francis Manor team as a Licensed Practical Nurse. In 2009, Kayla returned to school at Indian Hills Community College to complete her Associates degree in nursing. Following completion of her RN degree, she continued to work at St. Francis Manor on an occasional basis while working full-time at GRMC in the obstetrics department. Kayla became the full-time Director of Community Services of St. Francis in January 2017. In 2022, Kayla was promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing in addition to continuing as Home Healthcare Director.
Job Titles:
- Director of Nursing
- Member of the Leadership Team
Kory graduated from Montezuma High School and began working in long-term care in 2008 as a Home Health CNA while attending nursing school at Indian Hills Community College. Kory completed her Associate's Degree in Nursing in 2010 and then began working at GRMC. While working at GRMC, Kory also worked as a staff nurse at St. Francis Manor, picking up hours when she was available. Kory began working full-time at St. Francis Manor in 2020 as Insurance Claims Coordinator and was promoted to Assistant Director of Nursing in February 2021 and to Director of Nursing in 2022.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- MDS Coordinator
Lori grew up in Grinnell and graduated from GHS in 1980. She attended Mid-America Nazarene University from 1980-1984 majoring in Math Education. From 1990-1992, Lori attended Marshalltown Community College graduating with an Associate's Degree in Nursing. Her entire nursing career has been in long-term care and working with short-term skilled residents. Lori has worked at St. Francis Manor since 2008 where she specializes in completing the MDS and Care Plans. Lori feels very blessed to be a part of the St. Francis Manor family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Human Resources Specialist
Morgan grew up in Sully, Iowa and is a 2012 graduate of Lynnville-Sully High School. Morgan obtained her Associate's Degree from DMACC in 2013 and then attended Buena Vista University where she majored in Management-Human Resources and obtained her Bachelor's Degree in 2015, graduating with honors.
Prior to joining St. Francis Manor in 2021, Morgan worked at Surgical Associates for 8 years as a Certified Professional Coder and Human Resources Assistant. Morgan is St. Francis Manor's Human Resources Specialist and is currently furthering her education to become a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Manager / RN, Hammond Center for Assisted Living
Sammi obtained her Associates Degree in Nursing from Marshalltown Community College after graduating from SEMCO High School in Gilman. She worked at Grinnell General Hospital for 4.5 years prior to her employment with Surgical Associates for the past 29 years. Sammi joined St. Francis Manor in September 2015 as a staff nurse on an as-needed basis and began serving on St. Francis Manor's Board of Directors in October 2017. Sammi was named Manager/RN of the Hammond Center for Assisted Living on April 1, 2018. Read more about the Hammond Center for Assisted Living Here.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Physical Therapist
Tim grew up in northwest Missouri. After graduating from Maysville High School in 1998, he attended Nebraska Christian College. In May of 2003, he graduated from Central College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science with endorsements in Teaching and Coaching. He served as the physical educator at Central Iowa Christian School for three years and also taught for one year at Grinnell High School.
Tim has been employed by St. Francis Manor since December of 2000 and has worked in several capacities. With the help of St. Francis Manor, Tim enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Indian Hills Community College. In May of 2007, he graduated with honors receiving an Associate's degree in Applied Science in Physical Therapy. In addition to serving physical therapy patients, he also works with the restorative nursing staff to design exercise programs for St. Francis Manor residents to improve and maintain their current quality of life. Tim and his wife, Janelle, also coordinate a social event for Seeland Park every month.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
Valerie graduated from Central College in 2005 with a degree in theatre and communications studies. Prior to working at St. Francis, Valerie lived in Chicago and worked in the commercial real estate marketing industry. She was hired in 2009 and began a complete re-branding of the St. Francis Manor marketing promotions. During the renovation project, she managed and coordinated the marketing efforts for the campaign. Her primary responsibilities include design, draft content and distribution e-marketing campaigns and maintain St. Francis Manor & Seeland Park's social media and web presence.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Leadership Team
- Care Plan Coordinator
Vickie began working at St. Francis Manor as an LPN in 1992 when she graduated from Marshalltown Community College. In 2008 she completed the requirements for her RN through Excelsior College. She now works with Lori Glosser doing the MDS and care planning and conducts the quarterly Care Conferences for our residents.