Bartels Retirement Community

Leadership

Bartels Lutheran Retirement Community is a progressive, not-for-profit Christian healthcare facility dedicated to serving over 300 families in Waverly and the surrounding area. Our mission is to enrich lives through quality services and Christian care, operating with a supportive "residents first" philosophy.

Located on a beautiful 20-acre campus, Bartels offers a full, seamless continuum of care, giving residents peace of mind knowing they can access a higher level of care without having to leave the community they call home.
Leadership
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Paula Geise, RN, MSN

CEO

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Peggy Zumbach

CFO

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Veronica Shea, LNHA

Administrator

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Megan Dietz, RN

Co-Director of Nursing

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Sheena Blanchard, RN

Co-Director of Nursing

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Angie Daniels

Marketing & Development Director

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Chris Tjebkes

Eisenach Village, Anna Estates 
Active Living Analyst

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Becca Meester

Linden Place Assisted Living Director

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Kara Groen

Aspen Cottage Assisted Living Director

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Amber McLey

Director of Human Resources/Compliance Officer

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Elizabeth Ouverson

Leisure Services Team Leader, 
Music Therapist

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Ashleigh Sowle

Dining Services Director & Dietitian

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Jenny Mahler

Facility Operations Team Leader

Milda Mullesch, RN

Bartels At Home Director

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Kristy Ladage

Volunteer Coordinator

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Michele Schultz, LBSW

Social Worker/Admissions Coordinator

Angela Ellerbroek, RN

Infection Preventionist RN

Valerie Fritz

Eichhorn Haus Director

Board of Directors

Susan Whitson

Board of Director Chair

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Reginald Green

Board of Director Vice Chair

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Rich McBurney

Board of Director

Beau Buchholz

Board of Director

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Steve Corson

Board of Director

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Scott Leisinger

Board of Director

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Katie Schwartz

Board of Director

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Rev. Reed Pedersen

Board of Director

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Shelly Krumwiede

Board of Director

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