Meet our Tenured Leaders

Through leading by example, Chet has earned the respect of Santa Marta employees and residents. He enhances the lives of residents by serving their needs and preferences through memorable dining experiences, engaging wellness programs and a multitude of personal services.

Chet has developed relationships with many residents and their family members since joining Santa Marta in 2009. He believes a hands-on approach makes Residents’ living experiences more pleasurable.

His highly successful hospitality program applies to senior living the same ideas of customer service from Chet’s work at exclusive restaurants and hotels. He has trained and inspired his employees to provide the same exceptional service, and Residents and staff members alike enjoy the results. Chet currently holds a registration as an Adult Care Home Operator.

Marsha joined Santa Marta in 2016 with 10 years of experience in the not-for-profit senior living and hospice industries. Her personal journey to securing care services for her parents led her to Santa Marta, the most rewarding chapter in her sales career. She’s committed to helping families and new Residents find solutions within a faith-based and fulfilling lifestyle. Marsha shares that nothing compares to the gratitude expressed by families who have found peace of mind and a new future at Santa Marta.

Kate loves helping others, and her work in senior living allows her to help people every day. She also has firsthand family experience with senior living. Kate saw the positive effect that an active lifestyle can have for body, soul and mind with her late grandmother, who lived in a Colorado retirement community for more than 20 years. Kate graduated from the University of Kansas with a bachelor’s degree in human development and family life.

While attending college at K-State, Brian worked as a manager in the Alzheimer’s/Dementia unit at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas. He obtained his license as a Nursing Home Administrator in 2012, and has worked primarily in standalone skilled nursing facilities in the Midwest. His grandmother’s rehabilitation stay in a skilled nursing facility was his first experience with long-term care, and he’s been drawn to it ever since. He’s passionate about educating people and correcting misconceptions about senior living. He feels one of the best ways to achieve this is to provide Residents the best care and best experience possible, so they can help educate others. Brian joined Santa Marta in 2018.

Kelli has worked with seniors her entire career, starting in 1992 as a CNA before becoming a nurse. For Kelli, a hands-on approach works best for creating relationships with employees, Residents and family members. As a child, Kelli helped care for her grandmother who had multiple medical conditions, as well as her grandfather, who had Alzheimer’s disease. She credits this as the motivation to devote her life to helping seniors. She has a strong background in nurse leadership, which enables her to educate employees on ways to provide excellent care and customer service to our residents.

Christina has worked in health care since 2000. She was inspired to become a CNA after caring for her grandparents. She has worked alongside physicians, families, and other health care professionals in hospital and office settings. She takes great pride in building relationships and providing support for Residents and their families when navigating Residents’ health care needs. Christina is a caring advocate and guide to families and Residents looking for assisted living and memory support solutions.

Gina has worked in senior living since 2003 and has been at Santa Marta since 2008. She has an extensive background in fitness and senior exercise programs. She has a special appreciation for seniors and cares about keeping them active. She works hard to provide a variety of activities in new and creative formats, and is always attentive to new ideas and requests from our residents. Gina currently holds a certification as an Adult Care Home Operator.