Samantha Sipe, Operations Specialist Samantha brings to over 12 years of experience in Senior Living to Watercrest. She believes in servant leadership and providing tools for our leaders and front-line teams to be successful. Samantha has tremendous heart and passion for serving seniors and helping them to live their life to the fullest. Samantha graduated… Continue reading Samantha Sipe
KAYLA HOLLOWAY Kayla Holloway is an accomplished accountant since 2019, with corporate accounting experience, specifically in Senior Assisted Living and Hospice Home Health. She brings to the team her knowledge in analyzing general ledger accounts and financials, monthly reconciliation of bank statements and cash flows, month-end close, year-end close, and more. Kayla received her Bachelors… Continue reading Kayla Holloway
Kim Haddon,Regional Director of Operations Kim resides in Niceville, FL with her husband Will and their pet cats, while their three adult children are off “living the dream.” With over 20 years of experience in healthcare and senior living, Kim began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and went on to build a well-rounded… Continue reading Kim Haddon
Darlene Wirag Accounts Payable Specialist Darlene brings with her 20 years of accounting experience to the Watercrest Family. She has spent most of her accounting career working in both the property management and healthcare fields. She is a native New Yorker and was born and raised in Putnam/Westchester County NY. Darlene attributes her core value… Continue reading Darlene Wirag
JESSICA DESJARLAIS,Director of Associate Experience Jessica brings over 9 years of customer services experience to the Watercrest Family. She is a true native to Florida, born and raised on the Treasure Coast. Jessica attended St. Lucie West Centennial High School, graduating at the top of her class and ranking among the top 25 students. She… Continue reading JESSICA DESJARLAIS
STEPHANIE L’HEUREUX,Vice President of Financial Operations Stephanie (“Steph”) comes to Watercrest with an extensive background in Senior Living Accounting, including expertise in Skilled Nursing, Cost Reporting, and Profit and Loss Analysis. She started her accounting career in the hospitality industry with Starwood Hotels where she worked as Accounting Manager for a large scale waterfront Conference… Continue reading STEPHANIE L’HEUREUX
SHEENA JEFFRIES,Director of Resident and Family Experience Sheena Jeffries, TRS, CADDCT, began her tenure at Watercrest Senior Living in 2016 as the Memory Care Director at Watercrest Lake Nona, and now serves as Watercrest’s Engagement Specialist, supporting her initiatives with respect to dementia services and programming. Sheena’s core value, Collective Cooperation, is practiced through her leadership… Continue reading SHEENA JEFFRIES
JOHNITA JACKSON,Vice President of Clinical Operations I was born in Philadelphia, PA and moved to Florida at the age of 10. I have always had a passion for helping people. I started my career in the healthcare field as a Medical Assistant for over 20 years. Over those years I worked for many physicians throughout… Continue reading Johnita Jackson
JOAN (“JOANIE”) WILLIAMS, PRINCIPAL & CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER When presented with the opportunity to enter the senior living industry in 2007, Joanie was thrilled to bring her 25 plus years of leadership experience to serving seniors. She is a seasoned operationally oriented CFO with a successful track record of bringing financial discipline and leadership to… Continue reading JOAN T. WILLIAMS
MARC VORKAPICH,PRINCIPAL & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Marc’s calling to senior living began in 1991 during a volunteer experience that instilled a passion for ensuring excellence in serving seniors. Prior to assuming executive leadership roles, Marc honed his skills working with some of the nation’s leading health care providers developing a depth and breadth of knowledge… Continue reading MARC VORKAPICH
