Our associates
Meet the people who care for Autumn Ridge every day, from helping families plan a visit to preparing meals, organizing activities and looking after the grounds.
The associates, in the lobby they work in every day. Individual introductions are below.
Executive Director
Cindy brings over 20 years of experience working in healthcare, including senior living. Before becoming Executive Director at Autumn Ridge she worked in long term care in Jefferson County. She is passionate about providing exceptional resident care and helping seniors thrive in this stage of life.
Cindy and her family have called Jefferson County home for more than 25 years, where they enjoy the great outdoors together.
Community Relations Director
Marie is who most families meet first. She graduated with a dual bachelor's degree in business management and accounting, started her career in banking, and served the Arnold community for more than six years before staying home with her two young sons. When her youngest started school she went to work at a local nursing home, continuing her service to Jefferson County seniors.
She is a believer in positive thinking, hard work, and supporting the people around her. If she is not working, she is usually on an adventure, at a local restaurant, with her family, or in the gym.
Dietary Manager
Ashley is a Certified Dietary Manager, which means she has met the education requirements set by the Association of Nutrition and Foodservice Professionals. She has served Autumn Ridge residents for nearly twenty years, overseeing the department and taking responsibility for purchasing, preparation and nutrition for older adults.
She runs the quarterly Residential Menu Meetings where residents discuss food planning and dessert ideas. Outside work she enjoys raising chickens, fishing and spending time with her dog, Fish.
Maintenance Director
Eric has been our Maintenance Director for 12 years. He is trained in carpentry, plumbing, electrical and HVAC repair, and he built the preventative maintenance program that keeps Autumn Ridge in good condition rather than in constant repair. He inspects construction, repairs and maintenance across the community and makes sure regulatory requirements are met.
In his own time Eric is on his boat, in the water, or competing in fishing tournaments with the catch of his life, his wife Tammy.
Activities Director
Carla brings over 10 years of experience directing activities, and before Autumn Ridge she managed two assisted-living facilities in Illinois, one of them memory care. She is a certified Alzheimer's facilitator with a special love for dementia residents.
Carla plans a varied calendar around residents' interests and abilities, including trivia, bingo, spelling bees, creative activities and outings. Her focus is connection, purpose and experiences residents look forward to. Away from work she enjoys time with family and friends, crafting and flower gardening.
Several of the people above have served Autumn Ridge for many years. If you would like to help care for our community, explore our careers page and tell us about your experience.
A simpler next step
Tour the community, meet the people who make it special, or call us with a question. We will help you take the next step at the pace that feels right.
My mother needs help with her medications. Is that something you do?
Yes. That falls under our Residential Care level, which is state licensed and includes medication management along with 24-hour associates on site. Would it help if I walked you through what changes between Independent Living and Residential Care?
Yes, and what does it cost?
A real exchange pattern. Ask your own above.
