MEET OUR TEAM
Our compassionate and professional staff are committed to providing the highest quality of care, crafting amenities and services to create a vibrant and warmhearted home for our senior residents. Our team of caregivers invest in maximizing the strengths of each individual and bring a wealth of experience to our community. Please let us introduce you to some of our staff who will help guide you through key decisions ensuring that your loved one has the best care and support to be successful through their journey.
Kelly Talamantes – 27 Years
Campus Administrator
Marcia Carrigan – 14 Years
Marketing Consultant
Melissa Rehnelt – 7 Years
Marketing Assistant
Tracey Capps – 5 Years
Director of Nursing
Deb Roschen – 2 Years
HR Manager
Cailin Lehman – 11 Years
Business Office Coordinator
Angie Bassett – 18 Years
Activities Coordinator
Chad Bjortomt – 9 Years
Maintenance Coordinator
Pat M. Patrick – 5 Years
Dining Services Coordinator
Hanna Hill – 11 Years
Registered Nurse
Sue Morrison – 1 Years
Registered Nurse
Kelsey Hoffmann – 4 Years
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kirsten Lehman – 17 Years
Resident Services Coordinator
Jessica Graham – 4 Years
Resident Service Coordinator
Carla Post – 1 Year
Registered Nurse
Mahlet Shanko – 4 Years
Registered Nurse
Alyssa McGee – 3 Years
Transportation Specialist
Linda Hanson – 5 Years
Registered Nurse
Miranda Pierce – 1 Years
Registered Nurse
Laurel Lang – 18 Years
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jacinta Nyakambi – 4 Years
Registered Nurse
Sen Goshu – 1 Years
Registered Nurse
Olga Von Geldern
Administrative Assistant
Kelly Talamantes – Campus Administrator – 27 Years
Starting her long-term care career at the age of 16, Kelly realized that the elderly population and dementia was her forte. Having held most roles in her 27 years at Cottagewood, Kelly brings to the Campus Administrator role the necessary tools to celebrate the success and diversity of those that she leads. Married with three grown children, Kelly enjoys reading, plays and spending time with her family.
Marcia Carrigan – Marketing Consultant – 14 Years
Every day, Marcia feels privileged to have the opportunity to assist families transitioning their loved ones to a Memory Care setting. She strives to be a knowledgeable resource for the community, families and professionals entrusted to her. An Iowa native that graduated from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Arts in Business and fashion, she has spent 14 of her 34-year career with the Cottagewood family making a positive difference in the lives of others. In her free time, she dotes on her three sons and rarely misses an opportunity to gather with family and friends. She also enjoys exercising and selling Real Estate.
