Meet the Team at Kalamazoo
Executive Director
Amanda Buhl
Amanda has worked in the healthcare field for 14 years. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner, and is also certified in CMS Hand in Hand training, is a Best Friends Approach Ambassador and currently working on her certification to become a Licensed Administrator in the state of Michigan. Amanda enjoys playing volleyball and spending quality time with her son Trey.
Community Relations Director
Rick Garlick
Rick has worked in healthcare for over 35 years, spending the first 20+ years in the pharmaceutical industry in sales, sales training, and management. Since 2009, he has worked in Home Care, Home Health Care, Hospice, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. He is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. He and his wife Sharon have been married for 35 years and have four children (three boys and a girl). In his spare time, he enjoys disc golfing with his sons, working out, and anything that involves spending time with his family.
Director of Dining Services
Dave Carroll
Dave has over 30 years of varied experience in the food service industry spanning from quick service to fine dining. He received three years of classical French cooking training as Sous Chef at Oakley’s Restaurant working under four classically trained Chefs. Dave began serving seniors’ meals 14 years ago, believing strongly in utilizing “from scratch” cooking methods to provide nutritious and delicious meals for seniors.
Life Enrichment Director
Chelci Gettys
Born and raised in Vicksburg, MI, Chelci moved to Colorado in 2016. After working in an independent bookstore in Denver, she decided to make a big career change and became a life enrichment assistant. After a few inspiring years in life enrichment, she became the memory care coordinator at an assisted living in Denver, CO. Chelci has been working in life enrichment for about 4 years and it's one of her biggest passions. Chelci recently said, "I'm excited to continue my career in life enrichment. Bringing joy, sharing smiles, and spreading happiness to our residents through engaging activities is what I love to do."
Environmental Services Director
Chad Maurer
Since childhood, Chad has had a passion for fixing and improving things with his hands. His love for DIY projects quickly grew into a handyman service, and a thirst for ongoing knowledge has resulted in a master of all trades. Chad believes laughter is the best medicine, so he always tries to enjoy life and finds reasons to laugh. In his free time, he loves being with his two amazing daughters, ages 10 and 15, and finding more things to fix and improve.
Business Office Director
Stephanie Zagar
Stephanie has over 20 years of business office management experience in both the healthcare and real estate industries. With a fervent passion for training, teaching and mentoring others, Stephanie is committed to helping others achieve their fullest potential and loves seeing everyone succeed. Stephanie enjoys spending quality time with family and her beloved cats. She finds joy in crafting, exploring farmers markets, sitting on the beach with a good book, and nurturing her flower
gardens.
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