Our Team
In 1908, a group of strong women responded to a growing need for public health care in the area and started the VNA. Today, over 100 years later, Valley VNA is still a vibrant part of the community. Our team is comprised of people who are dedicated to Valley VNA’s mission and are committed to meeting the needs of the seniors we serve. In fact, our Executive Team has an average of 10 years of service to Valley VNA. We are proud of this longevity and believe that it stems from our team really believing in our mission to serve the community.
Take a minute to get know our team members and the role they play in our organization.
In Home Care
Colleen Harvot
Director
920-727-5555 - ext 2217 E-mail colleenh@valleyvna.org
Colleen lives in Oshkosh and has worked in home care since 1985.
As Director, Colleen oversees all aspects of Valley VNA’s In-Home Care business and community resource programs, the Neenah-Menasha Meals on Wheels program, and foot care clinics.
Colleen finds it rewarding knowing the care provided to clients will allow them to stay in their homes as long as possible.
Julie Fries, RN
Client Care Coordinator
920-727-5555 - ext 2247
Julie Fries started her career with Valley VNA in 2002. She started as an RN with In-Home Care and in 2010 transitioned to the assisted living team. In January, 2014 she happily returned to In-Home Care after a nurse retired.
Julie helps clients find the services they need; trains and supervises the caregivers; communicates with clients and families on an ongoing basis; and conducts Options & Solutions visits, foot care clinics, blood pressure clinics, and community health chats.
Corrie Jape
In-Home Care Manager
920-727-5555 - ext 2218
Corrie lives in Neenah and began working for Valley VNA in 1999. She started in the assisted living as an RA before becoming the scheduler for In-Home Care in 2007.
Corrie works closely with clients, families and caregivers to coordinate the scheduled visits to clients throughout the Fox Cities, Oshkosh, Greenville, Hortonville, and New London.
Cortnie Borkowski
Meals on Wheels Coordinator / Administrative Assistant
920-727-5555 - ext 2213
Cortnie joined the In-Home Care team at Valley VNA in 2012. She later became a Global Caregiver working in both In-Home Care and Assisted Living. Valley VNA has given her another opportunity to grow and in 2020 Cortnie became the Administrative Assistant and Meals on Wheels Coordinator.
Assisted Living
Pat Hoogervorst, RN
Clinical Services Director
920-727-5544 - ext 1032 Email: path@valleyvna.org
Pat began her career with Valley VNA in 1994, first with In-Home Care and then moving to Assisted Living. She has been Clinical Services Director since 2002.
Pat oversees the clinical quality and operations of the Assisted Living. Her history with Valley VNA, along with her clinical expertise, is a wonderful resource for residents and families. Pat works closely with the Wisconsin Assisted Living Association, and their program the Diamond Accreditation process and the Three Pillars of Care. The program criteria are designed to be a standard for excellence in assisted living organizations seeking the highest levels of customer-driven quality performance.
Angela Franz
Administrator - Independent & Assisted Living
920-727-5544 - ext 2245 E-mail: angelaf@valleyvna.org
Angela has worked at Valley VNA since 2001. She started her career as a Resident Assistant in Assisted Living before moving to her current position in August of 2014. Angela is responsible for staff and daily operations of the CBRF and Alexandrite Manor.
Jordan Monroe, RN
Clinical Consultant
920-727-5544 - ext 1031
Jordan started her career at Valley VNA in 2012 working as a resident assistant while a senior in high school. During college she worked on all courts as a resident assistant until graduating nursing school in 2018. Jordan left Valley VNA for about a year and a half, gaining experience and working in physical therapy rehab and hospice. Now, she is back and it “feels like home.”
Krystal Safranski, RN
Clinical Consultant
920-727-5544 - ext 1033 Email: krystals@valleyvna.org
Jessica Blake
LIFE ENRICHMENT COORDINATOR
920-727-5544 - ext 1060 E-mail: jessicab@valleyvna.org
Jessica started her career with Valley VNA in May 2017 as a caregiver in Assisted Living. She has always had a passion for caring for people and helped her mom for several years after her grandfather was diagnosed with dementia. Wanting to make a meaningful impact for those with dementia led her to a career in healthcare.
Jessica was born and raised in Appleton, WI and spends her time caring for her three beautiful daughters and family.
Christy Feuersthaler
Music Coordinator
920-727-5544
Christy provides beautiful music and singing for our community through our Lyrics & Laughter™ Community Program and for special events. Christy brings her knowledge of working with dementia and relating music they know, love and grew up with.
Jessica Sakis
Staff Development Liaison
920-858-2662 email: jessicas@valleyvna.org
Jessica joined Valley VNA as a Resident Assistant in 2014. She took on the role of team leader, then night shift manager, before accepting her current position in the beginning of 2020 as Staff Development Liaison .
Mary Salscheider
Dietary Manager
920-727-5555
Mary started at Valley VNA in February of 2023 as a Dietary Manager. She brings over ten years of nutritional therapy and takes the time to listen to our residents’ requests and preferences, and incorporates them into the menus, along with any special diet orders. Mary’s dedication to our residents’ well-being is evident in every meal plan she prepares. Mary enjoys the residents, her coworkers, and the wonderful working environment at Valley VNA. Outside of work Mary she enjoys nature, hiking, and kayaking.
Stacy Hole
Housekeeping Manager
920-727-5544 - ext 1026
Stacy leads a team of housekeepers here at Valley VNA Senior Care. Stacy has had a long line of different work experiences here at Valley VNA Senior Care and will be able to answer questions or concerns you may have with your loved one. For those on services receiving housekeeping and laundry assistance at Valley VNA, Stacy can answer your question.
Marian Drexler
Administrative Assistant
920-727-5544
Marian has lived in the area for over 30 years and has worked for Valley VNA since 2006.
Marian is often the first person you see when you come to Valley VNA. As Administrative Assistant for the Assisted Living, she mans the front desk and phone during the work day. In addition, Marian assists with tours and is there to welcome new residents and help with the “move-in” process.
Shift Managers
Kellie Smillie
Shift Manager, Days
Kellie has worked at Valley VNA since 2002. She enjoys working with our residents and staff and enjoys the challenges of being a Shift Manager – where each day brings something new.
Kellie lives in Neenah with her husband and two kids.
Cory Maples
Shift Manager, Nights
Cory has been working at Valley VNA since 2015. He started working as a resident assistant, then moved into a Team Lead position before being promoted to Shift Manager. Cory enjoys camping during the summer and resides in Oshkosh. Cory enjoys working as a shift manager on the night shift and the ability to learn something new everyday.
Joelin Mueller
Shift Manager, Days
Trevor Thorland
Shift Manager, Nights
Trevor started at Valley VNA in 2018 as a Resident Assistant and was promoted to Team Lead before becoming a Shift Manager in 2023. He really appreciates the team aspect of working at Valley VNA which makes coming to work rewarding. In Trevor’s free time, he enjoys spending time with his children.
Administrative Offices
Theresa Pichelmeyer, EdD, RN
President & CEO
920-727-5555 - ext 2201 email: theresap@valleyvna.org
Theresa grew up in Neenah and has worked in healthcare for over 30 years. Theresa started her career with Valley VNA as Assisted Living Administrator in 2007.
As President & CEO, Theresa oversees the leadership of the organization. She works closely with the Board of Directors and Valley VNA staff to implement the strategic direction as established by the Board of Directors and ensures the delivery of Valley VNA’s mission of Providing Quality Choices for Senior Living.
Tracy Nikolai
Marketing and Development Director
920-727-5555 - ext 3002 Email: tracyn@valleyvna.org
Tracy started at Valley VNA in 2023. Her responsibilities include planning, development, and implementation of Valley VNA’s marketing strategies, communications, and public relations activities. She also provides leadership and management of fundraising efforts to cultivate and secure financial support from individuals, charitable foundations, and corporations.
Carolina Bryant
Human Resources Director
920-727-5555 - ext 2202 email: carolindab@valleyvna.org
Carolina started at Valley VNA in 2022. She possesses outstanding people skills in managing personnel and ensures that human resources programs and initiatives are effective, efficient, and aligned to overall business objectives. Collaborating with leaders and key stakeholders across business areas, she excels in identifying issues and opportunities and tying them to Key Performance Indicators, directing training toward actual business needs.
Kristi Branchford
Senior Living Advisor
920-727-5555 - ext 2241 email: kristib@valleyvna.org
Kristi has been an active Neenah resident for over 30 years. She started at Valley VNA Senior Care as a volunteer in 2017 and accepted the Senior Living Advisor position in 2021. Kristi is excited to use her skills in management in addition to her advocacy skills gained while raising her children and aiding her mother. She also enjoys participating in various community outreach programs.
Julie Roh
Volunteer Coordinator
920-727-5555 - ext 2240 E-mail: julieroh@valleyvna.org
Julie started in 2019 as Volunteer Coordinator. Julie has lived in Neenah for 20 years with her family. Volunteering is a big part of Julie’s life as she has volunteered for many different nonprofit organizations. Recruiting, orientating, and cultivating volunteers comes naturally to Julie with the experience she shares with Valley VNA and the volunteer program.
Cheryl Ehlers
Administrative Assistant & Educator
920-727-5555 - ext 1080
Cheryl has worked at Valley VNA since 2003. She started her career in the Assisted Living as a Resident Assistant, then moving to Shift Manager and then Supervisor. She began her current position in August 2014.
Cheryl is responsible for implementing training programs and orientation for Assisted Living and In Home Care front line employees, as well as coordinate ongoing training needs and continuing education. She is also responsible for our new Caregiver Training Program that began in 2014.
Business Office
Vicki McAuliffe
Chief Financial Officer
920-727-5555 - ext 2206 email vickim@valleyvna.org
Vicki has worked at Valley VNA since 2008. She oversees the business office, nutrition services and maintenance teams. Vicki is responsible for all financial information for the organization.
Brenda Coats
Accounting Clerk
920-727-5555 - ext 2235
Brenda started at Valley VNA in 1993. She is responsible for VVNA payroll along with invoicing and accounts receivable for Assisted Living, In-Home Care, and Apartments.
Maintenance
Jim Miller
Maintenance
920-727-5555 - ext 2236
Jim comes to us with years of maintenance and experience in the long term care environment. Jim also offers pet therapy for Valley VNA residents with his two Golden Doodles, Emma Jean and Leah Sophia.
Karen Nagel
Maintenance
920-727-5555 - ext 2236