Here to Serve You

The individuals on the Board of Directors at Eastcastle Place are from varying backgrounds who come together to serve you because they believe in our nonprofit community. They donate their time and energy because they have come to know Eastcastle Place as a tight-knit community where interesting, cultured seniors live each and every day to the fullest. Together with residents, the Board makes Eastcastle Place Milwaukee’s premier senior living community.

 

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Community Leadership

Tyler Gudex

Tyler Gudex

Executive Director

Tyler has worked in senior living, specifically as an Administrator and Executive Director with Life Care Services® for over 13 years. He has spent the last 7 years at Eastcastle Place, as the Executive Director, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring residents’ needs are not only met but exceeded.

He earned a Master of Business Administration from Carroll University and is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

Lindsey Viegut

Lindsey Viegut

Administrator

Lindsey has been an Administrator at Eastcastle Place for 6 years and has 9 years of experience in senior living administration. In her role, she oversees healthcare operations for Eastcastle Place, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing great experiences and care.

She has earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Anna Landes

Anna Landes

Director of Sales and Marketing

Anna has over 10 years of experience in senior living and has been with Eastcastle Place for 10 years. She began her experience as an intern in our Aquatics and Fitness program. Now, she leads sales and marketing efforts for independent living, helps prospective residents explore their senior living options, and coordinates a smooth pathway to residency at Eastcastle Place. She is the Director of Sales and Marketing.

She earned a Master of Business Administration from Concordia University and her undergraduate degree from Marquette University.

Michael Brever

Michael Brever

Philanthropy Director

As Director of Philanthropy, Mike directs all fundraising activities at Eastcastle Place. He also assists in resident-driven volunteer activities and more. He has been with our team for 5 years and has 44 years of experience in senior management and nonprofit corporations.

He earned a Master of Science in management.

Majarka Ford-Ziegelbauer

Majarka Ford-Ziegelbauer

Hospitality Director

As Director of Hospitality, Majarka oversees the entire community’s food and beverage program, including in-house catering. Her aim is to provide residents with the best meal and service they’re able to. She has over 10 years of experience in resort management and over 20 years in hospitality. She has been with Eastcastle Place for two and a half years.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in business and marketing from Lakeland University.

Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson

Director of Facilities

Eric serves as Director of Facilities at Eastcastle Place, where he maintains a comfortable environment through maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping services. He also ensures the safety and security of the grounds and buildings. He has over 19 years of senior living experience, with the last 5 years and 9 months at Eastcastle Place.

He earned an associate in mathematics from Milwaukee Area Technical College and a bachelor in Business Administration from Concordia University.

Ashley Drummond

Ashley Drummond

Director of Nursing

Ashley has been with Eastcastle Place for five and a half years. She oversees clinical programs, concerns and grievances, and staff education and follow-up. She was previously a Registered Nurse for 13 years and has 8 years of med-surg experience. 5 of those years were as a med-surg Nurse Manager. She is the Director of Nursing at Eastcastle Place.

She earned an associate degree in nursing from Bryant & Stratton College.

Jennifer McCuen

Jennifer McCuen

Director of Human Resources

Jennifer has been with Eastcastle Place for 4 years and is the Director of Human Resources. She recruits, onboards, trains, maintains performance management and development, and covers employee benefits packages. She has over 19 years of Human Resources experience.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Teresa Jenkins

Teresa Jenkins

Director of Resident Services

Teresa has been a part of Eastcastle Place for the past 27 years. In her role as Director of Resident Services, she provides resident support, and front-desk staff support, and ensures that residents are living in an environment where all their needs are being met, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in education from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Brad Sitzberger

Brad Sitzberger

Director of Finance

Brad has been at Eastcastle Place for 18 years, but his experience in senior living has lasted over 20 years. As Director of Finance, he provides financial reporting to various parties and oversees billing, payroll, and accounts payable.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration – accounting and management information systems from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

Nicole Claas

Nicole Claas

Director of Social Services

Nicole has over 17 years of experience in senior living, with the last 6 years as Director of Social Services at Eastcastle Place. In this role, she provides care planning, discharge planning, and support to help meet psychosocial needs.

She earned a degree in social work from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.

Evan Riegler

Evan Riegler

Director of Community Life

As Director of Community Life, Evan is responsible for overseeing a well-rounded activities program, emphasizing the 8 dimensions of wellness. He loves impacting residents’ lives and creating memorable moments.

He has worked in healthcare for 10 years and earned an associate in business management from Milwaukee Area Technical College.

Board of Directors

Nancy O’Donnell

Nancy O’Donnell

Member at Large
Jay Van Cleave

Jay Van Cleave

Treasurer
George Marek

George Marek

Secretary
Barb Tice

Barb Tice

Board Chair
Laurie Becker

Laurie Becker

Havilah Normington-Gomes

Havilah Normington-Gomes

JoAnne Williamson

JoAnne Williamson

Julie Bissonette
Bonnie Jeglum

 

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