Senior Community Services Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Chris Pemantell, President
SVP, Commercial Operations, Vytala Health
Chris Pemantell, President
SVP, Commercial Operations, Vytala Health
“I am passionate about helping Seniors stay independent and live life to the fullest. SCS is a very valuable resource for seniors to help empower them and their caregivers.”
Jean-Roch (JR) Sibille, 1st Vice President
CEO of Allianz Investment Management US and Chief Investment Officer of Allianz Life
Jean-Roch (JR) Sibille, 1st Vice President
CEO of Allianz Investment Management US and Chief Investment Officer of Allianz Life
“I am passionate about solutions and innovations that help to secure our future. As a life insurance executive, this is my everyday work. As a member of Senior Community Services, I witness how we can help with more vulnerable members of our community. With great efficiency, SCS impacts the life of many people in need and provides me with a compassionate and inclusive understanding of aging. It really completes my journey in support of older adults.”
Kim Ries, 2nd Vice President
Retired Partner, Ernst & Young
Kim Ries, 2nd Vice President
Retired Partner, Ernst & Young
“I am passionate about senior care, and the opportunity to help seniors remain living independently in their homes. I experienced the need for senior services while I was actively involved in caring for both of my aging parents; including at-home hospice care for my mother and a variety of care services for my father.”
Bob Sannerud, Treasurer
CFO, Critical Care Services, Inc., d/b/a Life Link III
Bob Sannerud, Treasurer
CFO, Critical Care Services, Inc., d/b/a Life Link III
“I am connected to the mission of SCS because they meet seniors where they are in their communities, providing a range of services that allows seniors to remain independent.”
Lisa Schwartz, Executive Member-at-Large
Vice President/CHRO of Human Resources, Ridgeview
Lisa Schwartz, Executive Member-at-Large
Vice President/CHRO of Human Resources, Ridgeview
“I am impressed with the work SCS does to meet the needs of older adults and their caregivers. It is so important to honor the wishes of others, assisting them to realize them and doing so in a compassionate and empathic way. SCS does all that!”
Antonia Maria Apolinario Wilcoxon, Executive Member-at-Large
President and Founder, Equity Strategies, LLC
Antonia Maria Apolinario Wilcoxon, Executive Member-at-Large
President and Founder, Equity Strategies, LLC
“The world around us is ever changing, and SCS’ mission and vision are reflective of this reality by engaging with and being responsive to the evolving world of our aging population.”
Susan Heichert, Past President
President, The Cedar Isles Organization, LLC Former Chief Information Officer, Allina Health, Community Volunteer
Susan Heichert, Past President
President, The Cedar Isles Organization, LLC Former Chief Information Officer, Allina Health, Community Volunteer
“I connect with the mission and work of SCS because of my experiences providing care for seniors and learning how difficult it is for them to access services. It’s clear the work of SCS benefits everyone, because we all age!”
Deb Taylor, CEO
CEO, Senior Community Services
Deb Taylor, CEO
CEO, Senior Community Services
“I saw how quickly my grandpa lost that spark in his eyes when he moved into a nursing home and passed away. I believe that if innovative services like Senior Community Services provides were available in his area, he could have stayed in his home longer, lived longer, and had a better quality of life. Senior Community Services is here to help empower adults and their caregivers to live life to their fullest potential.”
Board Directors
Joel Ackerman
Founder, CommunO2, LLC
Joel Ackerman
Founder, CommunO2, LLC
“Many years ago I recognized that society will encounter significant challenges in helping the rapidly growing number of older adults continue to live safe, meaningful, and fulfilling lives in their location of choice. While technology isn’t a panacea, it can amplify and extend the reach of service organizations. SCS, in particular, recognizes the value of empowering staff and clients with great tools to enhance quality of life.”
Queen Esther Booker
Director of Graduate MIS Programs, Metropolitan State University
Queen Esther Booker
Director of Graduate MIS Programs, Metropolitan State University
Meg O’Hara
Client Solutions Director, Brillect
Meg O’Hara
Client Solutions Director, Brillect
I am passionate about using my experience and resources to serve my community. I am excited to serve on the SCS Board as I believe supporting individuals in our community with continued independence is an essential service.
Mark Hornung, Past President
Retired Partner, Ernst & Young Retired Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen, Community Volunteer
Mark Hornung, Past President
Retired Partner, Ernst & Young Retired Principal, CliftonLarsonAllen, Community Volunteer
“The mission of Senior Community services allows me the opportunity to thank, recognize and assist all those who have gone before us to create the opportunities we all enjoy in our communities.”
Miriam Nkemnji-Enohnyaket
Assistant Professor, RN-BSN Coordinator, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Metro State University
Miriam Nkemnji-Enohnyaket
Assistant Professor, RN-BSN Coordinator, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Metro State University
“Respect for our elders who have dedicated their lives to serving us is an integral part of my culture. I see the mission and vision of Senior Community Services (SCS) as an extension of that respect. My experience in nursing and public health have taught me that people want to age in place. Ultimately, my service through SCS will enable me to positively reciprocate and contribute to the quality of life of our aging population.”
Kris Pearson
Realtor, SRES, RSA, Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
Kris Pearson
Realtor, SRES, RSA, Keller Williams Realty Integrity Lakes
“Aging is not a choice and is often difficult. In many cultures the elderly are revered for their wisdom, which can only be achieved through years of life experience. As a culture, we have a lot to learn in relation to how we deal with aging, the aspects of aging, and the importance of honoring our older adults. I am honored to be part of SCS, an organization who is leading the way in addressing these issues.”
Andy Roy
Vice President of IT, Cranial & Spinal Technologies, Medtronic, Inc
Andy Roy
Vice President of IT, Cranial & Spinal Technologies, Medtronic, Inc
“As a technologist who has been involved in healthcare for my entire career I have a special passion to connect people with technology in a way that’s meaningful. I connect with the SCS mission because SCS understands the importance of having a range of services and digital mediums available to help bridge these connections and in doing so creates a better world for all of us.”
