Mission

We celebrate life by enriching the lives of older adults.

Pines Village Retirement Communities, Inc. is a nonprofit senior living community in Valparaiso, Indiana, with two campuses: Pines Village and Meridian Woods. Our nonprofit status means we put people before profits; quality before earnings. Our funds are committed exclusively to running and improving the Pines Village community, enhancing services for our residents.

At Pines Village, we pride ourselves on our advancing our mission, which is driven by a passion for serving the residents, visitors, and staff of Pines Village as well as the greater Valparaiso community.


MEET SOME OF Our Team

 

Martin Sonnenberg
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Tracy Huyvaert
RESIDENCY
COORDINATOR

John Duey
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Deana Stolpe MERIDIAN WOODS DIRECTOR

Deana Kennoy
MERIDIAN WOODS DIRECTOR

Sara Olejniczak VP OF RESIDENT SERVICES

Sara Olejniczak
VP OF RESIDENT SERVICES

Michele Murphy Wise, MHS, MA, RDN VP OF NUTRITION SERVICES & COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Michele Murphy Wise, MHS, MA, RDN
VP OF NUTRITION SERVICES & COMMUNITY EDUCATION

Deborah Medina
HOME HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR

Robyn Nover
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

Amy Page
CORPORATE RELATIONS DIRECTOR

Francesco D’Agostino EXECUTIVE CHEF

Francesco D’Agostino
EXECUTIVE CHEF

Kim Lyon-Moser, BSN, RN DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Kim Lyon-Moser, BSN, RN
DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Lauren Platt
FRONT OF HOUSE DINING MANAGER

Paul Ojeda
FACILITIES DIRECTOR

Jessica Deiotte
GRAPHIC DESIGN + MEDIA SPECIALIST


Core Values

  • Respect Individuality

  • Provide Security

  • Exemplify Integrity

  • Encourage Engagement

  • Cultivate Growth

  • Foster Stewardship

The Nonprofit Difference

We are an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors who live and work nearby. Our nonprofit status means we put people before profits and quality before earnings. Our funds are committed exclusively to running and improving the Pines Village community, enhancing services for our residents.

Our Annual Disclosure Statement and current IRS 990 Form are available for your review.

Pines Village Retirement Communities is a proud member of LeadingAge and LeadingAge Indiana, associations committed to expanding the world of possibilities for aging.


Community Involvement

VILLAGE GALLERY

An art gallery just steps from your door with new exhibiting artists every 8 weeks.

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VETERANS BREAKFAST

We invite veterans to enjoy a free meal with others vets every month- no strings.

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LITTLE FREE LIBRARY

We’ve partnered with fellow nonprofit the Little Free Library to promote literacy.


Board of Directors

 

VOLUNTEER BOARD OF Directors

Scott Bozik
Marilyn Buczkowski
George Douglas
William Foy
Scott Rice
Tim Scannell
John Seibert
Douglas Smith
Joel Troxel
Todd Wagenblast
Caleb Walma

EXECUTIVE TEAM

  • President – Doug Smith

  • Treasurer – Todd Wagenblast

  • Secretary – Marilyn Buczkowski