KNOLLWOOD RETIREMENT COMMUNITY - Key Persons
Alice has spent over 30 years in Medicine, the last 24 of those as an administrator. She has spent just over 3 years as the administrator of Knollwood and was crucial in Navigating the difficult years of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Alice was drawn to healthcare due to her close relationship with her Grandmother and her love of the elderly. She was drawn to Knollwood specifically because she says the staff she works with is unlike any other team she's been a part of.
Hobbies: Spending time with her grandchildren and siblings, and farming and fishing!
Favorite Color: Red
Favorite Sport: Not a sports person!
Dream Vacation: Pope County, IL. Alice loves her farm!
Job Titles:
- Delaware Native American Leader, Scout, and Rancher
Job Titles:
- Director of Marketing & Business Development
Brycen started his career in housekeeping & Laundry for a SNF, after discovering his love for the elderly, he moved into a CNA role. Brycen spent a few years working in that capacity he began to explore other career options and spent 3 years in Insurance. In the summer of 2022 Brycen wanted to return to his true calling in Healthcare and found us here at Knollwood. He has been drawn to healthcare and Knollwood due to his love for the elderly and desire to help people.
Hobbies: Watching football, spending time with family, and Being outside
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Sport: Football - Go STEELERS!
Daniel A. Vallero, research scientist; author; adjunct professor of engineering at Duke University; grew up in Collinsville
Ed has been in healthcare for the last 13 years, prior to coming to healthcare he spent several years in the Army Special Forces, where he was able to travel all over the world. He has been at Knollwood for just over 3 years as our maintenance director, keeping the building up and running smooth! He's loved working at Knollwood since he enjoys working with our residents and being able to help solve issues the seniors may be having.
Hobbies: Horseshoes, anything outdoor, and he is an avid holiday decorator!
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Sport: Football
Job Titles:
- Illinois State Representative, Sheriff, and Businessman
Austin Seibert, kicker for the Cincinnati Bengals, former Oklahoma Sooner, set record for most points by a kicker in FBS history
Job Titles:
- State Legislator and Newspaper Editor
Marilyn has been in healthcare for roughly 40 years! She started working as a secretary at Centerville Hospital, spent some time as a teachers assistant for Special Education Students. She has been at Knollwood for 11 years. She personally designed the Move-In Coordinator position to promote safety and efficiency during the move-in process while still managing the Housekeeping & Laundry departments. Marilyn gravitated towards medicine and Long Term care due to her love to learn from those that have more experiences than herself. Marilyn's favorite part about Knollwood is the family like atmosphere and the people she has had the privilege of working with over the last 11 years.
Job Titles:
- Lead Singer of R.E.M. Graduated from High School in Collinsville
Michael Stipe, lead singer of R.E.M.; graduated from high school in Collinsville
Job Titles:
- Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois from 2010 to 2015.[27]
Viktor started his career in Healthcare just over 13 years ago as a Hospital Security guard where he spent 6 years and discovered his passion for the senior population. He then stepped into an activity assistant role, Viktor spent 2 years assisting in activities until finally accepting an Activity Director position where he has worked at different facilities for the past 5 years. Viktor came to Knollwood in the summer of 2022 to further pursue his passion for the elderly and building rewarding relationships with seniors.
Hobbies: Woodworking, Fishing, and Golf
Favorite Color: Green
Favorite Sport: Hockey or Golf
Job Titles:
- Representative and Millstadt Mayor