OUR VISION
Annually certified as a Great Place to Work, Watercrest stands as a beacon of quality senior living by creating a sense of family in a company where servant leaders collaborate to honor our elders.
OUR MISSION
To Welcome, To Care, To Serve.
Corporate Team
MARC VORKAPICH
Principal and Chief Executive Officer Faith"Our collective values will determine the extent to which our collective vision is realized."
JOAN T. WILLIAMS
Principal and Chief Financial Officer Genuine"Our associates are our greatest asset, therefore our most important investment is in them."
Whitney Lane
Senior Vice President of Operations Excellence"When striving for excellence, you must remember to always listen, never stop learning, and to lead with the best version of yourself."
ROSE PIETRAS
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING Commitment"We have a responsibility to provide our seniors a respectful quality of life deserving of their contributions to our society and our life journey."
Michael Marlow
Vice President of Sales Education Service"There is no greater usage of our time and talents than to be in service to others. Serving others is not just a way of life, it is a way to live life fully."
JULIO TREJO
National Director Of Culinary DEPENDABILITY"Serving nutritious meals and caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy"
MARK CHILCOTT
Vice President of Development Represent"Our call to honor and serve seniors fuels our passion to build the next generation of assisted living communities."
JEREMY CAIRNS
Vice President of Construction Management Positive"I am honored to have the opportunity to transform a set of building plans into a home for our next Watercrest family member."
JONI ROZIER
Vice President of Finance and Corporate Controller Mentorship"By providing our communities with easy-to-use, cost-effective systems from our key partners, our associates focus on serving our residents."
Shawn Lane
Director of Information Technology Optimism"Each day is filled with challenges. It is how we handled these challenges that make a difference in your life."
ANGELA BOWDEN
Regional Director of Operations Partnership"Be a leader that partners, praises, and supports with a vision. Strive daily to recognize talents and abilities in others and assist them in meeting and exceeding their goals."
Johnita Jackson
Regional Director of Clinical Operations Honesty"Honesty, Kindness, Compassion and Love are values we all must possess to ensure our seniors receive the best possible care during this most important time of their lives."
SHEENA JEFFRIES
Regional Director of Engagement Collective Cooperation"My dementia background is rooted in the Montessori techniques for dementia care, which at its foundation holds to the principles of independence, environment, and engagement. What I seek to provide for my residents is a place where they can be themselves, judgement free. A place where they are encouraged and engaged in meaningful experiences where they are able to live, learn and thrive successfully."
Kim Sviben
Area Director of Operations Humanity"All human beings deserve to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of the shoes they walk in. I am lucky enough to be able to help people every day and have fun along the way."
Sebastien Watteau
Area Director of Culinary Operations Service"I hold myself to the standard of cooking healthy food that nourishes the body, shocks the senses , and astounds the soul. It is an honor to serve our community of seniors the meals through which they will continue to celebrate a full life."
Shannan Rhodes
Sales Specialist Happiness“Happiness is a choice that’s available to everyone. The key is to be grateful of each and every thing, every moment good or bad, living in the present and serving others along the way.”
STEPHANIE L’HEUREUX
Senior Accountant Dedication"Success is loving and believing in a purpose. Caring for others how we want ourselves and families cared for is a truly fulfilling, lifelong commitment."
Greg Medlock
Regional Accountant Integrity"Ensuring that our team members at our communities understand all aspects of their accounting information translates to members that can effectively help run their communities with a greater confidence."
Darlene Wirag
Accounts Payable Specialist Kindness"Kindness improves our quality of life in the workplace as well as in the community. It brings people together"
MERRILYN HALE
Payroll Systems Manager Perseverance"By fulfilling our commitment to our associates; we provide the platform to fulfill our commitment to our residents."
AMORINA LACOMBE
BENEFITS COORDINATOR POSITIVITY“Strive to bring out the best in everyone and help others achieve their maximum potential”
CHRISTINE SCHROEDER
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT Service"It is when we lose ourselves in the service of others that we discover our own purpose and our own happiness."
JESSICA DESJARLAIS
TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST DETERMINE"The most rewarding feeling is to serve others while making a difference in their life."
Community Team
Bobi Kruemberg
Executive Director – St. Lucie West, FL Purpose"The only times that matter are the times we spend making a difference in someone else's life"
DAWN OSTERWEIL
Executive Director – Naples, FL Consistency"We are a reflection of what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. We need to strive for it daily and consistently in everything we do. Be present, treat people fairly, be consistent in your decision making, lead by example and have fun. Excellence will likely become your good fortune!!!"
Blake Patterson
Executive Director – Columbia, SC Integrity"Make each day better than the day before and strive for excellence while reaching your vision. "
Collin Baranick
Executive Director – Sarasota, FL Service“We should use our God-given gifts to serve others while striving to deliver more and better service than expected. We must also consistently ask ourselves if we are simply servicing our seniors or truly serving them."
MaryAnn Howell
Executive Director – Winter Park, FL Servant Heart"Servant leadership elicits peak performance because participation, ideas, and feedback keep you focused on what really matters – the residents, the families, the associates, the people. It's a leadership style that builds a strong culture since it builds respect, trust, and loyalty. This builds optimal responses to the highest possible outcomes for all."
Shannon Dattilo
Executive Director – Newnan, GA Faithfulness"Don’t allow the struggles in life to define you. Let grace flow through you to show kindness to others. And always, always look for a reason to be grateful."
Ann D. Beasley
Executive Director – Macon, GA Passionate“Passion is the fuel that inspires and drives people. It generates enthusiasm. When you are passionate about something, it will make you want to improve and become a better person each and every day.”
Tammy Mullins
Executive Director – Watercrest Fort Mill Indian Land Integrity“The ultimate responsibility to both residents and staff is to assure actions are consistent by always not only choosing right over wrong but courage over comfort. Be the one person that by leading with integrity can make a difference in someone’s life.”
JANELL DUNN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARKET STREET PALM COAST Love"You never know what someone is going through and how a simple gesture such as a smile can change the course of someone’s day. Be that reason why someone’s life is changed today."
ROSEMARIE REID
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARKET STREET VIERA Compassion"Every living being should know the feeling of being loved every day no matter their age. Compassion, love and kindness are the qualities that define us as human beings."
Alexander Powel
Executive Director Market Street East Lake Stability"Changing the world is not an impossible task. It is completed one smile, hug, and kind word at a time. "