Saint Therese Leadership

Dedicated Talent

Guided by the Benedictine values and a passion for senior care, Saint Therese employees extend genuine kindness and compassion to residents. We take great pride in hiring industry-leading, talented professionals who find true purpose in our mission. As each employee uses his or her unique set of skills and experience to grow the heart of our communities, we work together, inspired by a single, simple goal—do ordinary things with extraordinary love.


Our corporate leadership team and community executive directors serve with unparalleled commitment, generosity and philanthropy. Get to know them and 
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meet the team

Leadership

At Saint Therese, our leadership team is passionately dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors through exceptional care and innovative services.

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Craig W. Abbott

President & CEO

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Calvin Shelangoski

Chief Financial Officer

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Lisa Kalla

Chief Operating Officer

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Cindy Olson

Chief sales & Marketing Officer

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Jenny Marchiniak

Chief People & Culture Officer

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Amy Taylor-Greengard

Executive VP of Rehab

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Josh Anderson

VP of Ancillary Services

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Jen Bettencourt

VP of Philanthropy

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Jessica Gier, DNP

VP of Clinical Operations & Reimbursement

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Dinah Martin Kmetz

Executive Director Project Management

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Colleen Ryan

VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES


meet the team

Executive Directors

Our skilled professionals are passionate about enhancing the lives of seniors, providing specialized care in independent and assisted living, memory care, and more.

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Nolay Freeman, DNP

Director of Palliative Care, Saint Therese at St. Odilia

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Christine DeLander

Executive Director & campus admin, Saint Therese of oxbow lake

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Keegan Sawyer

Executive Director & campus admin, saint Therese a IHM Senior Living

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Katelyn Hudson

Executive Director, saint therese of corcoran

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Michael Helco

Executive director & campus admin, saint therese at st. mary of the woods

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Stephanie Gaspar

Assisted Living Director, Saint Therese of Westlake

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Tony Keelin

Executive Director & Campus Administrator, Saint Therese of Woodbury

Take the First Step in Your Next Journey

Contact the experienced, compassionate employees of Saint Therese to learn more about our services or to schedule a tour.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Find Your Purpose at Saint Therese

Saint Therese is now hiring for Nursing, Dining, Administration, Maintenance, and more!


At Saint Therese, we value and appreciate the differences that make our employees unique. Together, we make up a team with a passion to serve others.