leadership rooted in care,
community, and purpose
Behind every meaningful resident experience is a team committed to compassionate care, thoughtful leadership, and a deep connection to community. Across Ovation Communities, our leaders help shape the culture, quality, and sense of belonging that define daily life.
our leadership
Mike Silverman
President, Ovation Communities
As president, Mike sets the strategic vision and leadership for Jewish Home, Chai Point, and Kavod Terrace. He is responsible for fiscal, educational, operational, and quality assurance performance; board development; Pastoral and Kashrut; and stakeholder relationship building and retention.
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Corporate Leadership
A collaborative team supporting operations, finance, human resources, facilities, pastoral care, dining, and Jewish enrichment.
Anthony Vaughns
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Gary Stinson
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
Nathan Albertson
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Mike Aparo
DIRECTOR OF FOOD SERVICES
Matt Budde
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Rabbi Levi Emmer
DIRECTOR OF TRADITIONS & JEWISH ENRICHMENT
Rabbi Steven Adams
DIRECTOR OF PASTORAL CARE
Sandra Reynolds
Administrator, Jewish Home & Care Center / kavod Terrace
Sandra brings more than 30 years of healthcare experience and a deeply person-centered philosophy to her leadership. Her focus is simple: creating an environment where residents feel valued and staff feel empowered to provide exceptional care.
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Jewish Home / Kavod Terrace Leadership
A multidisciplinary leadership team guiding nursing, life enrichment, admissions, social services, and resident support.
Heather Christiansen
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Kelly Wegmuller
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Jackie Contreras
DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Kimberly Rosenau
DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT
Candice Watson
RESIDENT SERVICES DIRECTOR, KAVOD TERRACE & ADULT DAY SERVICES
Stephanie Edel
ADMISSIONS MANAGER
Scott Kwiatkowski
DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Jacqueline Zephirin
DIRECTOR OF MDS
Josh Gurock
Administrator, Chai Point
Josh oversees daily life at Chai Point with a focus on connection, service, and creating a true sense of home. His leadership style is hands-on, approachable, and grounded in strong relationships with residents, families, and staff.
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Chai Point Leadership
A community-based team focused on wellness, life enrichment, admissions, social work, and daily resident experience.
Cheryl Buckman
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Jessica Cox
DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT
Josh Kaplan
SALES & ADMISSIONS MANAGER
Gedaliah Lieberman
SOCIAL WORKER
Diane Langholff
MANAGER OF ENIVRONMENTAL SERVICES
Chad Tessmer
President, Jewish Home & Care Center Foundation
Chad leads the Foundation’s work to support programs, services, and long-term sustainability across the Ovation family of communities. His background in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership helps strengthen resources that directly enhance resident life.
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board leadership
The board leadership of Ovation Communities helps steward the organization’s mission, providing thoughtful guidance and oversight that supports strong communities and exceptional care.
Hon. Glenn Yamahiro, Chairperson
Arleen Peltz, Vice Chairperson
Charles “Chuck” Bley, Treasurer
Ken Stein, Secretary
Jay Frank, Immediate Past Chairperson
Alan Borsuk
Yaakov Cohen
Jay Frank
Dr. Philip Himmelfarb
William Mayer
Bruce Paler
Beth Peterman
Bob Rudman
Yonina “Yoni” Schlussel
Marshere Shackelford
Mark Ship
Beverly Gruber, Chairperson
Todd Brachman, Treasurer
Shantel Bacchus, Secretary
Howard Loeb, Immediate Past Chairperson
Yaakov Cohen
Emmy Ganos
Sara Hoffman
Dr. Rea Katz
Dr. Michael Levin
Howard Loeb
Laurie Moeckler Rittberg
Leigh Wallace Tabak
Rob Irwin, Vice Chairperson
Arleen Peltz, Vice Chairperson
Bill Komisar, Treasurer
Michael Altman, Secretary
Chad Tessmer, President
Allan Carneol
Yaakov Cohen
Jay Frank
Beverly Gruber
Mark Miller
Bruce Paler
Jason Steigman
Hon. Glenn Yamahiro