Our People

Meet our team

When deciding on affordable senior living, get to know the team at Immanuel Courtyard.

Diann Chafa, Lead LPN
Diann Chafa
Lead LPN
Diann Chafa, Lead LPN

Diann Chafa

Lead LPN
Michelle Craven, Administrative Assistant
Michelle Craven
Administrative Assistant
Michelle Craven, Administrative Assistant

Michelle Craven

Administrative Assistant
Kate Fleshner, Lead LPN
Kate Fleshner
Lead LPN
Kate Fleshner, Lead LPN

Kate Fleshner

Lead LPN
Ann Marie Goettl, Life Enrichment Manager
Ann Marie Goettl
Life Enrichment Manager
Ann Marie Goettl, Life Enrichment Manager

Ann Marie Goettl

Life Enrichment Manager
Jinae Heldmann, Associate Executive Director
Jinae Heldmann
Associate Executive Director
Jinae Heldmann, Associate Executive Director

Jinae Heldmann

Associate Executive Director

Papillion native and mother of three, Jinae Heldmann brings nearly 20 years of healthcare experience to her role. With a heart dedicated to serving older adults, Jinae is aligned with Immanuel's mission, finding honor in serving the seniors, staff, and community at Immanuel Courtyard.

Brent Rutledge, Sous Chef
Brent Rutledge
Sous Chef
Brent Rutledge, Sous Chef

Brent Rutledge

Sous Chef
Laura Schonlau, Human Resources Business Partner
Laura Schonlau
Human Resources Business Partner
Laura Schonlau, Human Resources Business Partner

Laura Schonlau

Human Resources Business Partner
Katie Swan, Social Services Coordinator
Katie Swan
Social Services Coordinator
Katie Swan, Social Services Coordinator

Katie Swan

Social Services Coordinator
Amanda Unger, Executive Assistant
Amanda Unger
Executive Assistant
Amanda Unger, Executive Assistant

Amanda Unger

Executive Assistant
Jodi Wangsness, Pastor
Jodi Wangsness
Pastor
Jodi Wangsness, Pastor

Jodi Wangsness

Pastor
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.

Janelle Ziegenfuss, Compliance Coordinator
Janelle Ziegenfuss
Compliance Coordinator
Janelle Ziegenfuss, Compliance Coordinator

Janelle Ziegenfuss

Compliance Coordinator

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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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