| Management Team
Daniel I. Katz, President and CEO, Jewish Senior Life
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"It is an honor to be involved with such a caring, dedicated community of staff, volunteers and lay leaders. I consider the work we do to be a mitzvah of the highest regard."
Daniel Katz, President and CEO, provides strategic vision, direction and leadership for the Jewish Senior Life community. Dan has more than 25 years of executive level experience in the senior/aging services profession.
To reach Dan directly, please call (585) 784-6484.
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Michael King, Senior Vice President of Operations, Jewish Home of Rochester
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“I am proud to be part of an organization rich in the history of providing compassionate, quality health care services.”
Michael King brings more than two decades of managerial experience in the senior services profession. He serves as Senior Vice President/Administrator for the Jewish Home, coordinating day-to-day operations with the leadership team to ensure high customer satisfaction.
To reach Mike directly, please call (585) 784-6483.
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Daniel Goldstein, Senior Vice President of Operations, The Summit at Brighton and Wolk Manor
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"The ideal lifestyle is yours to shape as you wish when you choose senior living at The Summit at Brighton."
Daniel Goldstein joined The Summit at Brighton in early 2007. He has served as a senior level executive at various senior living communities locally and nationwide.
Dan’s 15 years of management, operations and business development experience provides The Summit with broad leadership, marketing and strategic planning expertise. He is active in several charitable and professional organizations and has served on the Greece Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
To reach Dan directly, please call (585) 784-2301.
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Dr. Brian Heppard, Vice President, Medical Affairs
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“It’s a privilege to be a member of the caring and dedicated team of professionals at Jewish Senior Life. This organization is at the forefront in developing creative solutions for the problems faced by seniors and older adults.”
Dr. Heppard joined our staff as Medical Director in 2007. Previously serving as full time faculty at the University of Rochester Medical Center/Highland Hospital, he brings extensive experience in family medicine, geriatrics and hospital and palliative medicine.Dr. Heppard also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine and Family Medicine at the University of Rochester. He completed his M.D. degree at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Jersey and completed a post-graduate fellowship in geriatrics at the University of Rochester.
To reach Brian directly, please call (585) 784-6405.
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Debbie McIlveen, Senior Vice President of Finance, Chief Financial Officer
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"I’m proud to have been a part of this supportive environment for more than two decades. I enjoy mastering the financial challenges of senior care because I witness daily the good things we accomplish for the people who live here.”
Deborah McIlveen has been with Jewish Senior Life for over 20 years. She oversees financial activities here, including reimbursement, information technology, purchasing and receiving.
Debbie graduated from LeMoyne College with a degree in Business Administration and Accounting. She has served on various committees of the New York State Association of Homes and Services of the Aging and has been elected to executive positions for the local chapter of the Health Care Financial Management Association.
To reach Debbie directly, please call (585) 784-6485.
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Emy Giacalone, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Staff Development
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“My goal is to be the employer of choice by recruiting and retaining quality staff that have the highest regard for our residents and families. We value our employees and the care they provide to our residents.”
With a focus on managing our most important resource – our employees – Emy Giacalone joined Jewish Senior Life in 2008. Emy oversees the human resources and staff development departments and brings over 15 years experience in the field to the position. She is responsible for providing the training and development of staff to meet the innovative continuum of aging programs needed for our residents and the community at large. Emy holds a Master of Science degree in Career and Human Resources Development from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Bachelors degree in Organization Development from Roberts Wesleyan College and a certificate in Labor Relations from Cornell University.
To reach Emy directly, please call (585) 784-6390.
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Michele Schirano, Vice President of Nursing, Jewish Home of Rochester
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"Our residents look forward to seeing our staff every day. I’m proud to be associated with such dedicated, caring people.”
Michele has been with the Jewish Home since 1993 and has grown along with the organization. She started as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), and then went to school and became a Registered Nurse (RN). She was a Nurse Manager for four years and an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for 8 years. Her experience and expertise make her very deserving and qualified for her new role as Vice President of Nursing, where she is responsible for overseeing all nursing department operations to ensure the quality of care of the residents of the Jewish Home.
To reach Michele directly, please call (585) 784-6694.
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Mark Plantholt, Vice President of Facility Services
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"My goal is to provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all members of our Jewish Senior Life family."
Mark Plantholt has more than 25 years of experience in health care. He oversees the engineering, grounds, environmental services, laundry and security departments at Jewish Senior Life.
Mark also oversees all new construction, expansion and renovation projects and is currently coordinating the Quality of Life Improvement Project at the Jewish Home. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the State University of New York College at Brockport in 1984.
To reach Mark directly, please call (585) 784-6454.
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Chris Teumer, Vice President of Information Technology
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“Information technology has the potential for enormous good within our organization. Jewish Senior Life’s commitment to the ongoing implementation of new programs and services advances that potential tenfold.”
Chris Teumer joined Jewish Senior Life in 2008. He has over 20 years of experience in information technology including strategic planning, software systems design and development, project management, consulting, telecommunications, networking, and customer support services. Chris holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Rochester’s Simon EDP program, a Master of Engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from the University of Rochester.
To reach Chris directly, please call (585) 784-6444.
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Jackie Stone, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations
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"Talking to our residents and looking at life through their eyes gives us a unique perspective on how to better communicate all the benefits of Jewish Senior Life. I am happy to be part of an organization that listens to residents, their families, and each other."
Jackie Stone joined Jewish Senior Life in February 2008, and has been in the senior housing field for over 18 years. She has worked in a sales and marketing capacity at various retirement communities in Rochester, and has helped other not-for-profit organizations across the country to market their communities, bringing national experience to our marketing and branding strategies. Jackie is responsible for marketing all of the programs, services, and living options offered here at Jewish Senior Life.
To reach Jackie directly, please call (585) 784-6366.
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Samantha Standing, Vice President of Development
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“I am honored to be a part of an organization with such a rich history of philanthropy. The community has, since the founding of the Jewish Home, been committed not only to providing compassionate, quality health-care, but also life-enhancing programs and services. It is my distinct pleasure to be part of a team of donors, volunteers, and staff that make a powerful and measurable impact on the quality of life for those served at Jewish Senior Life.”
Samantha Standing joined the Jewish Home Foundation in January 2008, and has spent her career in the local non-profit community. She has extensive experience in all areas of fundraising, particularly with the management of annual giving programs, communications, and special event planning. Sam is responsible for the strategic direction of the Jewish Home Foundation, including donor cultivation and stewardship, board development, annual giving, grant writing and special events.
To reach Samantha directly, please call (585) 784-6375.
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