Meet Our Team
Meet the United Presbyterian Home’s Leadership and Administrative Team. The success of the Home stems from the people who work here. Led by a dedicated and knowledgeable leadership team, the Home continues to thrive and maximize the quality of life for seniors in the community. Our caring and experienced workforce has the compassion and concern which helps us provide our residents with quality services, care and housing each day. All of our people are bound together by a passion for providing quality services and caring for others.
Thanks to the hard working employees at the UP Home who are committed to Quality First each day and for helping make our community feel like a home to so many residents with a loving and caring family atmosphere.
Administrative Team

Amy Kleese
Chief Executive Officer

Kara Williams
Director of Health Care, BSN

Erin Drahota
Director of Finance & Operations

Tracy Laws
Administrative Assistant

Brandy Miller
Administrative Assistant

Shannyn Cortum
Medical Receptionist
Nursing Leadership

Ellysia Cottrell
Director of Nursing, BSN

Destiney Adams
Assistant Director of Nursing, RN

Ana Garcia Mendez
MDS & Care Plan Coordinator, RN
Wellness Leadership

Stefanie Haworth
Fitness Center Director

Jan Fleig
Activities Director

Paula Brinning
Social Services Director

Andrew Zuehlke
Spiritual Wellness Director
Other Key Leadership

Cory Evans
Director of Dining Services

Tim Hill
Maintenance Director

Jill Klinzman
UP With Kids Day Care Director

Tom Hart
Director of Rehab, Blue Stone Therapy