Our People

Meet our team

In selecting a retirement community, crucial are the team members supporting you. Meet the team of Yankee Hill Village.

Carla Abendroth, Senior Living Consultant
Carla Abendroth
Retirement Living Consultant
Carla Abendroth, Senior Living Consultant

Carla Abendroth

Retirement Living Consultant

Carla Abendroth, a Nebraska farm girl from the Northeast, ventured to Lincoln to attend UNL and has been married for nearly 35 years. With over 40 years dedicated to working with older individuals, Carla worked at Yankee Hill Village (formerly Clark Jeary) for 30 years, 19 of which as the Senior Living Consultant for 19 years. Her commitment reflects a longstanding passion for enhancing the lives of seniors.

Leo Brauning, Executive Chef
Leo Brauning
Executive Chef
Leo Brauning, Executive Chef

Leo Brauning

Executive Chef
Dustin Churchwell, Wellness Coordinator
Dustin Churchwell
Wellness Coordinator
Dustin Churchwell, Wellness Coordinator

Dustin Churchwell

Wellness Coordinator
Katie Johnson, Assisted Living Supervisor
Katie Johnson
Assisted Living Supervisor
Katie Johnson, Assisted Living Supervisor

Katie Johnson

Assisted Living Supervisor
David Kingsborough, Pastor
David Kingsborough
Pastor
David Kingsborough, Pastor

David Kingsborough

Pastor
Sandi Knippelmeyer, Executive Assistant
Sandi Knippelmeyer
Executive Assistant
Sandi Knippelmeyer, Executive Assistant

Sandi Knippelmeyer

Executive Assistant
Patrick Kuhl, Environmental Services Manager
Patrick Kuhl
Environmental Services Manager
Patrick Kuhl, Environmental Services Manager

Patrick Kuhl

Environmental Services Manager
Melissa Ryan, Executive Director
Melissa Ryan
Executive Director
Melissa Ryan, Executive Director

Melissa Ryan

Executive Director

Melissa Ryan, Executive Director at Yankee Hill Village, holds a master's degree in social work from the University of Illinois Chicago and has been a licensed mental health counselor for over 10 years. With a background as a nursing home admissions director and rehabilitation social worker, Melissa transitioned to creating a culture of dignity and joy within retirement communities. Serving at Yankee Hill for more than five years, she cherishes family time, adventures with friends, and immersing herself in a good book.

Lisa Saraceno, Life Enrichment Manager
Lisa Saraceno
Life Enrichment Manager
Lisa Saraceno, Life Enrichment Manager

Lisa Saraceno

Life Enrichment Manager
Colby Vesely, Human Resources Business Partner
Colby Vesely
Human Resource Business Partner
Colby Vesely, Human Resources Business Partner

Colby Vesely

Human Resource Business Partner
Teri Vosicky, Regional Retirement Living Consultant
Teri Vosicky
Regional Retirement Living Consultant
Teri Vosicky, Regional Retirement Living Consultant

Teri Vosicky

Regional Retirement Living Consultant

Teri Vosicky has been a valued member of the Immanuel team for over five years, serving as the Regional Retirement Living Consultant and providing support Immanuel’s communities in Lincoln, Nebraska. Originally from Omaha and raised in central Nebraska, Teri earned a degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln after attending Cottey College. She now calls Lincoln home, where she enjoys life with her husband, Jim, their daughter, Anna, and their Beagle, Maisy.

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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