Our People

Chris Buffington, Environmental Services Manager
Chris Buffington
Environmental Services Manager
Chris Buffington, Environmental Services Manager

Chris Buffington

Environmental Services Manager
Joanne Carlberg, Executive Assistant
Joanne Carlberg
Executive Assistant
Joanne Carlberg, Executive Assistant

Joanne Carlberg

Executive Assistant
Brody Chandler, Executive Director
Brody Chandler
Executive Director
Brody Chandler, Executive Director

Brody Chandler

Executive Director

Brody Chandler has been an integral part of the Immanuel community since 2017, accumulating nearly seven years of dedicated service. Beginning as the associate executive director at Lakeside, Brody now holds the executive director position. Brody is grateful to serve seniors, and with a steadfast commitment, one of his enduring goals is to retire with Immanuel.

Kaylee Chilton, Senior Living Consultant
Kaylee Chilton
Retirement Living Consultant
Kaylee Chilton, Senior Living Consultant

Kaylee Chilton

Retirement Living Consultant

Kaylee Chilton's passion for seniors, rooted in her small-town Iowa upbringing that included time spent on her grandparents' farm, has evolved into a professional journey. Engaging over 300 volunteers in nine retirement communities, she authored the "Life Story" booklet, a valuable resource. Kaylee, a hospice volunteer and end-of-life doula, guides families through retirement living decisions with expertise and dedication to residents' well-being.

Glenda Head, Nurse Manager RN
Glenda Head
Nurse Manager, RN
Glenda Head, Nurse Manager RN

Glenda Head

Nurse Manager, RN
Lindsay Hormandl, Life Enrichment Manager
Lindsay Hormandl
Life Enrichment Manager
Lindsay Hormandl, Life Enrichment Manager

Lindsay Hormandl

Life Enrichment Manager
Frank Kerkemeyer, Pastor (Ordained)
Frank Kerkemeyer
Pastor (Ordained)
Frank Kerkemeyer, Pastor (Ordained)

Frank Kerkemeyer

Pastor (Ordained)
Tanya Lager, Wellness Manager
Tanya Lager
Wellness Manager
Tanya Lager, Wellness Manager

Tanya Lager

Wellness Manager
Jami Schuler, Assistant Retirement Living Consultant
Jami Schuler
Assistant Retirement Living Consultant
Jami Schuler, Assistant Retirement Living Consultant

Jami Schuler

Assistant Retirement Living Consultant
Teresa Weeder, Regional Retirement Living Consultant
Teresa Weeder
Regional Retirement Living Consultant
Teresa Weeder, Regional Retirement Living Consultant

Teresa Weeder

Regional Retirement Living Consultant

Joining Immanuel in 2021, Teresa Weeder brings a diverse background in social work, real estate, and criminal justice to her role. Specializing in assisting families with relocations to Immanuel's Omaha-area retirement living communities, Teresa's passion lies in crafting creative, individualized solutions tailored to each unique set of needs and desires. Honored to be part of every distinct journey, she finds fulfillment in the diversity of every senior's story.

Brian White, Human Resources Business Partner
Brian White
Human Resource Business Partner
Brian White, Human Resources Business Partner

Brian White

Human Resource Business Partner

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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Let's Talk

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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