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Everyday life at Evergreen Place focuses on the multifaceted approach we employ for our senior. Evergreen Place is maintained by a diligent and caring staff of professionals with operations overseen by our director. Our team of compassionate caregivers consistently and unwaveringly provides direct and respectful communication to our residents.
Our staff provides the highest level of senior care on our campus and throughout our community. We are proudly partnered with students and nursing staff at Illinois Wesleyan University and Heartland Community College.
I grew up on a farm in Lexington, IL. I have had the privilege of working with seniors in long-term care since 1986 after graduating from ISU with a Bachelor Degree in Music Therapy. I worked at a skilled community for 19 years with 10 of those years as the Director of the Dementia unit. I came to Evergreen Place in 2006 as a part-time marketer and became the director in 2008. I’ve enjoyed getting to know so many wonderful people including residents, family members, dedicated staff and the larger medical community in Bloomington/Normal. I have 3 wonderful adult children that I get to spend time with often. Outside of work, I attend First Baptist Church of Bloomington. I enjoy working with the music program and the LOGOS children’s ministry.
I was originally born and raised in Peoria, IL and I‘ve resided in, beautiful, Normal, IL for over twenty-five years. I’m happily married to a wonderful husband of 25 years. We have adopted two children from Russia and now have two lovely grandchildren.
My career has mostly been in restaurant, retail multi-unit management, and training, so I am not shy and used to working around many types of people. I have never worked directly with seniors but I found my niche! After four-plus years at Evergreen (since 2017) I love my job the same as I did on day one. I continue to see the same dedication, passion, and care the staff members have for our residents. I love to see our residents flourish when they come here and my family has just gotten much bigger. I am very thankful to be a member of the Evergreen Senior Living team and part of the Heritage Operations Group family who has created this culture over many years in the senior care industry. My favorite part of coming in each day is talking with our residents and working side by side with a great team!
Faith, family, friends, and traveling are my passions.
I was born in Salem, Oregon and moved to Honolulu, Hawaii when I was 12 weeks old. I lived in Honolulu for 11 years, then moved to Normal with my mother and two sisters in 1993 and haven’t left. Besides the cold winters I love Normal! I went to Illinois State University and got my Bachelor of Science with a focus in Therapeutic Recreation. I became a mother to a beautiful baby girl in January 2022. I have worked with seniors in different capacities since the early 2000. I’ve been at Evergreen Place since January 2012. I love coming to work every day because the residents have become my family. They make me smile, laugh, and always have wonderful words of wisdom. They brighten my day and I’m so thankful to have them in my life.
I was born and raised in Galesburg, Illinois. I have been married for 40+ years. Together we raised 3 daughters. We now are the grandparents to 4 grandchildren. We love to travel, especially to Colorado. When not working at Evergreen Place I can be found working in my flower beds or watching the Chicago Cubs or Chicago Bears. I moved to the Bloomington/Normal area a few years ago. With a background in Human Resources/Retail. On day one, I was welcomed by the team and all the smiling residents. I love getting to know the residents. Listening to their stories and learning from their experiences. Evergreen place is a wonderful place to live and a wonderful place to work. I wake up every morning feeling grateful that Evergreen Place is my work home.
I have worked at Evergreen Place since November 2015 and I am from Bloomington. This is my first time working in senior care, although I did work at OSF for 12 years. I love everything about working at Evergreen Place!
I have been at Evergreen Place since August of 2007. Before that I worked for University House of Issaquah outside of Seattle. I have 24 years of culinary service experience. I’ve managed restaurants in Florida and Colorado. Working here at Evergreen Place is the most rewarding job I have ever had. I enjoy coming to work each day knowing that I have an opportunity to make a difference in a resident’s or staff members life. I’m truly a blessed man to work in an environment such as Evergreen Place.
I was born and raised in McLean County. I was blessed to marry the love of my life and settle into our home in Gridley. We share our home with two wonderful dogs that frequently accompany me to
Evergreen Place. Please feel free to stop in and enjoy puppy cuddles. In my free time I enjoy traveling (especially to Disney), reading, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals. I began my healthcare career in 1995. I have worked extensively with seniors and mental health populations. I found my home at Evergreen Place in 2019 and I am so happy I did! This community truly feels like family, and it is a joy to work here.