Our People

Meet our team

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

Katie Arp, Wellness Manager
Katie Arp
Wellness Manager
Katie Arp, Wellness Manager

Katie Arp

Wellness Manager
Clay Bond, Environmental Services Manager
Clay Bond
Environmental Services Manager
Clay Bond, Environmental Services Manager

Clay Bond

Environmental Services Manager
Tierra Colgrove, Housekeeping Manager
Tierra Colgrove
Housekeeping Manager
Tierra Colgrove, Housekeeping Manager

Tierra Colgrove

Housekeeping Manager
Jared Johnson, Executive Director
Jared Johnson
Executive Director
Jared Johnson, Executive Director

Jared Johnson

Executive Director

As the Executive Director of Arboretum, Jared Johnson brings seven years of human resources expertise, with three years at Nebraska's Department of Health and Human Services and four in senior living. A University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate from Sioux City, Iowa, Jared is dedicated to serving seniors and empowering his team. Passionate about fostering professional growth, he strives to support employees in achieving their goals and dreams, creating a thriving and fulfilling work environment.

Amy Keiter, Executive Assistant
Amy Keiter
Executive Assistant
Amy Keiter, Executive Assistant

Amy Keiter

Executive Assistant
Ric Miller, Chaplain
Ric Miller
Chaplain
Ric Miller, Chaplain

Ric Miller

Chaplain
Stephanie Nimmer, Life Enrichment Manager
Stephanie Nimmer
Life Enrichment Manager
Stephanie Nimmer, Life Enrichment Manager

Stephanie Nimmer

Life Enrichment Manager
Melvin Pitts, Executive Chef
Melvin Pitts
Executive Chef
Melvin Pitts, Executive Chef

Melvin Pitts

Executive Chef
Tiffany Starr, Senior Living Consultant
Tiffany Starr
Retirement Living Consultant
Tiffany Starr, Senior Living Consultant

Tiffany Starr

Retirement Living Consultant

Senior Living Consultant Tiffany Yakes-Starr, an Arboretum team member since August 2022, brings nearly 20 years of experience in senior health-related roles, spanning memory care, Alzheimer's Association, Woodmen Life, Alegent Health, and AseraCare Hospice.

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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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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