A newsletter for the employees of the Jewish Home and Care Center, Chai Point and Sarah Chudnow Community
Kulanu - All of Us. Together. Meet John Lawson, Executive Director at SCC Liz Brach, Donor Stewardship Coordinator
May 2016 WELCOME New Team Members SCC Maria Sol, Nursing JHCC Deborah Baker, Physical Therapy Jennifer Bigelow, Physical Therapy Brie Bolander, Physical Therapy Sherise Bivins, Nursing Lakeisha Davidson, Nursing Brianna Heinz, Physical Therapy Angela Hill, Physical Therapy Vicki Holton, Physical Therapy Jamie Krause, Physical Therapy Samantha Lucas, Physical Therapy Maria Sol, Nursing Felicia Thomas, Nursing
Of all the things I’ve done, the most vital is coordinating those who work with me and aiming their efforts at a certain goal. Walt Disney John Lawson is no stranger to the “wonderful world of senior healthcare.” With more than 20 years in the industry, he has expertise in regulatory compliance, strategic visioning, sales/marketing, and financial analysis. “I have a true understanding of the Sarah Chudnow Community’s campus, and it being a full continuum of care. I know that my past success in building census and initiating new programs will benefit SCC,” states John. His familiarity with SCC is not from afar. In early 2016, John took on the understudy role as Sarah Chudnow Community’s interim executive director; he accepted the permanent role at the end of February. His previous professional roles include being a consultant with Pathway Health and COO at Three Pillars Senior Living Communities. Preparation for these roles consisted of a
John Lawson chatting with residents in Posner Town Square
BA in Sociology from Indiana University and a Master of Health Administration from St. Joseph’s College in Maine. Michael Sattell, president and CEO said, “We are so fortunate that John has joined our team. His intelligence, experience, and warmth endeared him to our whole community.” His warmth is also evident in his adventures outside the SCC grounds. Among his favorites are camping with his son, volunteering with the Boy Scouts in Delafield and frequent excursions to Disney World, so much so that he can’t even put a number to his frequent visits. In fact, before starting full time as the executive director at Sarah Chudnow Community, John and see “Kulanu,” on page 4
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