Jalissa Winn
Administrator
Jalissa began working at Rose Haven in 1998 as a CNA, she served many roles while here, including CNA, Medication Aide, Activities Assistant, Director of Services at the Lodge, and Social Service Consultant. Jalissa graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2005 with a Bachelors in Family Services and then continued on at Des Moines Area Community College to graduate with a Certificate of Specialization in Healthcare Administration in 2007. She left Rose Haven in 2008 to gain experience and knowledge, and then returned to Rose Haven as administrator in November of 2017.
Tammy Gehring
Lodge Manager
Tammy joined The Lodge in 2015. She grew up in the area, graduating from HLV in Victor. She attended Kirkwood Community College and has extensive experience in customer service. She enjoys spending time with our tenants and helping them with their daily needs. Tammy and her husband live in Marengo and have two daughters.
Holli Welsh
Director of Nursing
Holli became Director of Nursing in 2007. She started at Rose Haven in 1995 working as a CNA and a floor nurse. In 2002 she became the facility’s MDS Coordinator, overseeing care plans for the residents. Holli graduated from Southwestern Community College in 1995 as a Registered Nurse.
Andrea Moncada
Assistant Director of Nursing
Andrea was appointed the assistant director of nursing in 2016. She started at Rose Haven in 1999 as a CNA. In 2015 she took on the role as MDS Coordinator. Andrea graduated from Kirkwood Community College, where she received her LPN in 2013 and her RN in 2015.
Tereni Kepler
Business Office Manager
Tereni Kepler joined our team as Business Manager in November of 2021. She lives in Marengo with her husband and three children. In high school, she worked at Rose Haven as a CNA. Tereni has a Master of Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.
Cathy Essick
Director of Marketing
Cathy is a graduate of HLV Community School and graduated from Mount Mercy University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Marketing. She has worked in customer service, graphic design, sales and marketing prior to joining Brooklyn Community Estate. Cathy and her family live on a farm near Ladora.
Dale Gerard
Maintenance Supervisor
Dale is our Maintenance Supervisor for Rose Haven and the Lodge on Lafayette. He is a lifelong resident of Marengo and bring extensive knowledge of maintenance and HVAC systems.
Mike Curry
Dietary Manager
Mike supervises the Dietary Department for Rose Haven and the Lodge on Lafayette. Born and raised in Marengo, Mike’s experience running restaurants and creating delicious menus has been a huge asset for our residents’ diets.
Jalissa Winn
Administrator
Jalissa began working at Rose Haven in 1998 as a CNA, she served many roles while here, including CNA, Medication Aide, Activities Assistant, Director of Services at the Lodge, and Social Service Consultant. Jalissa graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2005 with a Bachelors in Family Services and then continued on at Des Moines Area Community College to graduate with a Certificate of Specialization in Healthcare Administration in 2007. She left Rose Haven in 2008 to gain experience and knowledge, and then returned to Rose Haven as administrator in November of 2017.
Tammy Gehring
Lodge Manager
Tammy joined The Lodge in 2015. She grew up in the area, graduating from HLV in Victor. She attended Kirkwood Community College and has extensive experience in customer service. She enjoys spending time with our tenants and helping them with their daily needs. Tammy and her husband live in Marengo and have two daughters.
Holli Welsh
Director of Nursing
Holli became Director of Nursing in 2007. She started at Rose Haven in 1995 working as a CNA and a floor nurse. In 2002 she became the facility’s MDS Coordinator, overseeing care plans for the residents. Holli graduated from Southwestern Community College in 1995 as a Registered Nurse.
Andrea Moncada
Assistant Director of Nursing
Andrea was appointed the assistant director of nursing in 2016. She started at Rose Haven in 1999 as a CNA. In 2015 she took on the role as MDS Coordinator. Andrea graduated from Kirkwood Community College, where she received her LPN in 2013 and her RN in 2015.
Tereni Kepler
Business Office Manager
Tereni Kepler joined our team as Business Manager in November of 2021. She lives in Marengo with her husband and three children. In high school, she worked at Rose Haven as a CNA. Tereni has a Master of Business Administration from Upper Iowa University.
Cathy Essick
Director of Marketing
Cathy is a graduate of HLV Community School and graduated from Mount Mercy University with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration – Marketing. She has worked in customer service, graphic design, sales and marketing prior to joining Brooklyn Community Estate. Cathy and her family live on a farm near Ladora.
Dale Gerard
Maintenance Supervisor
Dale is our Maintenance Supervisor for Rose Haven and the Lodge on Lafayette. He is a lifelong resident of Marengo and bring extensive knowledge of maintenance and HVAC systems.
Mike Curry
Dietary Manager
Mike supervises the Dietary Department for Rose Haven and the Lodge on Lafayette. Born and raised in Marengo, Mike’s experience running restaurants and creating delicious menus has been a huge asset for our residents’ diets.
