Our People

Meet our team

When you choose a community for retirement living and senior care, one of the most important factors in that choice is the people who will be supporting you. Meet the team of Deerfield.

Tyler Bilyeu, Executive Chef
Tyler Bilyeu
Executive Chef
Tyler Bilyeu, Executive Chef

Tyler Bilyeu

Executive Chef
Bob Brichetto, Senior Living Consultant
Bob Brichetto
Retirement Living Consultant
Bob Brichetto, Senior Living Consultant

Bob Brichetto

Retirement Living Consultant

A Des Moines local for over 50 years, Bob Brichetto originally hails from Chicago. He is a proud Hoover High School alum and graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in the 1980s. With a decade-long tenure at Deerfield, where both his parents resided — his father for three months and my mother for over seven years — Bob brings a deep personal connection and commitment to the Deerfield community.

Brittani Corbin, Life Enrichment Manager
Brittani Corbin
Life Enrichment Manager
Brittani Corbin, Life Enrichment Manager

Brittani Corbin

Life Enrichment Manager
Courtney Dechaine, General Manager (Dining)
Courtney DeChaine
General Manager
Courtney Dechaine, General Manager (Dining)

Courtney DeChaine

General Manager
Lisa Griffith Tierney, Pastor
Lisa Griffith Tierney
Pastor
Lisa Griffith Tierney, Pastor

Lisa Griffith Tierney

Pastor
Taylor Hagedorn, Senior Living Consultant
Taylor Hagedorn
Retirement Living Consultant
Taylor Hagedorn, Senior Living Consultant

Taylor Hagedorn

Retirement Living Consultant

Taylor Hagedorn is a seasoned Retirement Living Consultant who brings extensive experience to Deerfield. Committed to Immanuel's core values, Taylor provides knowledgeable support to seniors and their loved ones who are navigating retirement living, ensuring a seamless transition with empathy and expertise.

Mimi Kelly-Meyer, Human Resources Business Partner
Mimi Kelly-Meyer
Human Resource Business Partner
Mimi Kelly-Meyer, Human Resources Business Partner

Mimi Kelly-Meyer

Human Resource Business Partner
Amanda Luick, Director of Nursing (LTC)
Amanda Luick
Director of Nursing
Amanda Luick, Director of Nursing (LTC)

Amanda Luick

Director of Nursing
Kim Mason, Executive Director
Kim Mason
Executive Director
Kim Mason, Executive Director

Kim Mason

Executive Director

Kim Mason, originally from southwest Iowa, began her healthcare journey as an RN. After earning a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, she joined Deerfield retirement community in 2018. With Immanuel's acquisition, Kim embraced the role of executive director and cherishes every moment of this fulfilling experience, eagerly anticipating the future endeavors of Immanuel and Deerfield.

Ashley Nelson, Nurse Manager, RN
Ashley Nelson
Nurse Manager, RN
Ashley Nelson, Nurse Manager, RN

Ashley Nelson

Nurse Manager, RN
Lyle Nevins, Environmental Services Manager
Lyle Nevins
Environmental Services Manager
Lyle Nevins, Environmental Services Manager

Lyle Nevins

Environmental Services Manager
Justin Riesberg, Wellness Manager
Justin Riesberg
Wellness Manager
Justin Riesberg, Wellness Manager

Justin Riesberg

Wellness Manager
Matthew Weltzin, Dining Operations Manager
Matthew Weltzin
Dining Operations Manager
Matthew Weltzin, Dining Operations Manager

Matthew Weltzin

Dining Operations Manager

Immanuel Foundations

Being here for you, not for profit means being there for the unexpected.

An unexpected illness or unplanned expense can derail the most careful financial planning. For those who qualify, the Resident Assistance Fund ensures that Immanuel can always be your home, regardless of economic challenges.

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We're here to guide you to the right fit.

Deciding when to move is a significant choice, especially for seniors and their families. Immanuel is here to help simplify the process.

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