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Staff The management and staff of The Villages are dedicated professionals who demonstrate every day their commitment to the highest level of service and quality care for our residents. Meet selected members of our staff by scrolling down or clicking a link below: 
Jack Witter
Jack has been actively involved in all aspects of the retirement housing industry for over twenty years. In that time, he has helped develop and operate twenty- two senior housing communities – congregate, assisted living and dementia care- throughout California and Arizona. He has put together three management companies and has established an operational and management philosophy that has served to guide all of these communities to their eventual success. Jack suggests that "The trick to managing communities such as The Villages is to have excellent systems and policies in place so that your staff can function from their hearts rather than their heads. A visitor should be able to feel that difference upon entering any of our communities. Although our buildings are beautiful and well maintained, it's our people who make the difference and that gentle, respectful dance that goes on between our residents and our staff that sets The Villages apart. What an incredible gift we have been given to be able make such a difference in people's lives."
Martin Herter
Martin is a native of Switzerland who moved to the USA in 1986. He has been living on the beautiful Central Coast since 2000 and has worked at the Villages since 2002. With 17 years of experience in the Retirement and Senior Housing field, as well as the Acute Care Hospital industry, Martin has found a life enriching career. Martin earned a B.A. degree in Business Administration from the University of La Verne. Leaving behind wonderful grandparents in Europe was not easy but working and getting to know many residents at the Villages on a personal level has provided him with many "step grandparents" to fill the void. 
Jeri O’neill
A native of San Luis Obispo, Jeri was raised two blocks away from The Village at The Palms and, as a child, actually played on the field that existed before the building was constructed. She earned an A. A. degree in Liberal Arts from Cuesta College and graduated with honors from Cal Poly with a B. A. in English. Jeri holds the record for being the longest-employed staff person at The Villages. Raised in a family surrounded by elders, Jeri has always felt comfortable with seniors and enjoys being of service and interacting with all the wonderful community residents. 
Margarita Perry
Margarita has been in the senior housing industry for over 30 years. She started as a volunteer calling Bingo in a nursing home in Santa Maria. She found her passion working with seniors and has maintained a level of excellence. As Assistant Administrator of the Village at The Oaks, Margarita enjoys supporting the residents in their independent lifestyle. She also meets with future residents to help clarify their needs and preferences. 
Dawneen Lorance
In her role as Family Services Coordinator, Dawneen introduces future residents to independent living at The Villages. Her familiarity with residents and their families allows her to counsel and offer daily support to families and residents as they make the adjustment to community living. She thoroughly enjoys building close relationships with residents.
Martin Herter
Martin is a native of Switzerland who moved to the USA in 1986. He has been living on the beautiful Central Coast since 2000 and has worked at the Villages since 2002. With 17 years of experience in the Retirement and Senior Housing field, as well as the Acute Care Hospital industry, Martin has found a life enriching career. Martin earned a B.A. degree in Business Administration from the University of La Verne. Leaving behind wonderful grandparents in Europe was not easy but working and getting to know many residents at the Villages on a personal level has provided him with many "step grandparents" to fill the void.
Jeri O’neill
A native of San Luis Obispo, Jeri was raised two blocks away from The Village at The Palms and, as a child, actually played on the field that existed before the building was constructed. She earned an A. A. degree in Liberal Arts from Cuesta College and graduated with honors from Cal Poly with a B. A. in English. Jeri holds the record for being the longest-employed staff person at The Villages. Raised in a family surrounded by elders, Jeri has always felt comfortable with seniors and enjoys being of service and interacting with all the wonderful community residents.
Margarita Perry
Margarita has been in the senior housing industry for over 30 years. She started as a volunteer calling Bingo in a nursing home in Santa Maria. She found her passion working with seniors and has maintained a level of excellence. As Assistant Administrator of the Village at The Oaks, Margarita enjoys supporting the residents in their independent lifestyle. She also meets with future residents to help clarify their needs and preferences.
Dawneen Lorance
In her role as Family Services Coordinator, Dawneen introduces future residents to independent living at The Villages. Her familiarity with residents and their families allows her to counsel and offer daily support to families and residents as they make the adjustment to community living. She thoroughly enjoys building close relationships with residents.
Maria Perkovich
It continues to be my great joy and honor to serve our esteemed senior population. Each resident is so individual in their experiences, talent and desires, and needs to be recognized for who they are and for the rich fabric of their lives. Ours is to protect their dignity and their ability to choose, while providing an atmosphere of compassion, comfort and preeminence. Simply stated, our work is all about love and service. I have had the extreme pleasure of serving and advocating for seniors, holding administrative licensure and certification in California, Colorado, and New York collectively for over two decades. I am incredibly thankful to be a part of the extraordinary team at Garden Creek who excel at nurturing and extending the highest quality of care from the inside out.
Pam Crum
Noah J. Tolliver
My experience includes classical training in home style cooking and Italian Cuisine, I am very pleased to have worked over 5 years with The Villages of San Luis Obispo beginning with The Palms and The Oaks and continuing on at a management level at Sydney Creek. Through years of hard work and a personal commitment to excellence, I was offered and gladly accepted the position of Director of Dining Services at Garden Creek. I love my job because it gives me the opportunity to be creative and work with a population I truly respect.
Linda Erwin
Cheryl Marsh
Cheryl's first job as a teenager was in a skilled nursing facility as a caregiver. Thus, she developed such an adoration and respect for the aged population that she has never worked in any other field. With more than 20 years of hands-on and managerial experience, she has seen an incredible amount of positive change in how the industry works with those afflicted with Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias. Cheryl's leadership, to a large part, is the reason that Sydney Creek enjoys it's region-wide reputation for excellence in memory care. 
Pam Boyle
With more than thirty years of psychiatric nursing experience, Pam has found her true niche at Sydney Creek. Born in Minnesota and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Pam has used her talents at such facilities as Boston Children's Hospital, Scripps Memorial Hospital in San Diego, California, and our local County Mental Health facility and French Hospital. Pam is an integral part of the care of our residents and oversees Sydney Creek's nurses and caregivers. She is most proud of the sincere care that is provided for our residents. When not at Sydney Creek, Pam enjoys spending time with nature -- camping, traveling and gardening. 
Jenny Molinar
Born, raised and educated in Long Beach, California, Jenny moved to San Luis Obispo County in 2005 with her husband, in order to be closer to her parents. She has a background in health care, marketing and public relations, which she uses to educate and assist families through the often-difficult placement process. She encourages families to use her as a resource when looking at options for the care of their loved ones. Jenny has an extreme passion for the senior population, especially those with Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia, due to her personal experiences. She finds herself extremely fortunate to be a part of the Sydney Creek family. |
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