Role and Responsibilities As plant operations director at Meadow Ridge, Patrick Boelens cares for Meadow Ridge’s entire physical environment, from the rooftops to the grounds. He leads a department of more than 50 employees who maintain the buildings, apartment homes and common areas and provide housekeeping services throughout the community. Patrick understands that the environment […]
Role and Responsibilities Kate Martinson, Director of Resident Services at Meadow Ridge, leads the concierge team and serves as the central point of contact for all resident services. She assists residents with a wide range of needs, provides information about the community and local attractions, handles special requests and helps resolve issues. Kate is dedicated […]
Role and Responsibilities As the transportation manager at Meadow Ridge, Christian Gutierrez oversees a team of seven drivers and a fleet of nine vehicles, ensuring seamless transportation for residents in the community. His top priority is reliability—being there for the residents. Providing safe, efficient and compassionate transportation is more than just a responsibility; it’s what […]
Role and Responsibilities Tom Villa serves as the executive chef at Meadow Ridge and Ridge Crest, overseeing dining for the entire campus. As executive chef, Tom is responsible for leading the kitchen team, hiring and training new staff, creating menus and executing special events for the community. “Teaching is a major role,” he says, “and […]
Role and Responsibilities As the Security and EMT Supervisor at Meadow Ridge, Chris Harvey plays an essential role in upholding the well-being and safety of our community. Beyond providing emergency care when needed, Chris fosters a secure environment through diligent practices such as securing doors, monitoring outdoor lighting, setting residential indicators and conducting radio checks. […]
Role and Responsibilities Ann Rysz serves as the move-in coordinator at Meadow Ridge, acting as the liaison between the sales team and new residents during their transition into our community. In her role, Anne guides new residents through the move-in process, ensuring their apartment homes are prepared and welcoming upon arrival. This includes coordinating any […]
Role and Responsibilities Laura Barbieri works in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Mind and Memory Care, ensuring that Meadow Ridge residents, their families and caregivers receive the support they need. She works on building a trusting relationship with residents, which proves invaluable when life-changing decisions need to be made. “I love it here at Meadow […]
Role and Responsibilities Jaime Silverman fulfills the role of fitness director at Meadow Ridge, overseeing members’ health assessments and crafting personalized exercise programs. Additionally, she teaches group exercise classes, supervises the fitness center and ensures a safe environment for all residents. Industry Expertise With extensive experience managing corporate fitness centers in New York, New Jersey […]
Role and Responsibilities As executive director, Chris Barstein leads the management team and has overall responsibility for the operational and clinical results of the Meadow Ridge community. Industry Expertise Chris, a seasoned Benchmark executive director, assumed the role of executive director at Meadow Ridge in December 2020. Before joining Meadow Ridge, he spent seven years […]
Role and Responsibilities Christine serves as the executive assistant to the executive director at Meadow Ridge. In this role, she provides essential support to the busy executive director, Chris Barstein, leveraging her extensive background in assisting executives. Industry Expertise With 15 years of experience at Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals in various departments, including Human Resources and […]