Gregg

Gregg grew up in Elk River and graduated from St. John’s University with a degree in Business Management. After graduating he had no idea what he wanted to do – the only thing he knew for sure was that he wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Gregg says, “Personally, I get a lot of satisfaction in helping and serving others. For about ten years now, I’ve been able to do what I love, by working with seniors and their families on a daily basis!” He currently lives in Stillwater with his wife and three wonderful children.

Pam

Pam was born and raised in Northern Illinois but has lived in Forest Lake for over 30 years. She served as Director of Community Relations at Good Samaritan Society-Stillwater for seven years before joining the Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake team in September of 2015. She assists seniors and their families as they look into different senior living options and helps with the transition into Cherrywood Pointe. Pam says, “Working with seniors and their families at an important transitional time in their lives is an honor. We have a great care team here and community within community.”

Kayla

Kayla grew up in Pierz, Minnesota and graduated nursing school from Rasmussen College. She’s been working in assisted living and memory care communities since she was 16 years old. She started out working as a nursing assistant, then LPN and is now a registered nurse. Kayla has always enjoyed working with and serving seniors. She currently lives in Forest Lake with her two children.

Michelle

Michelle grew up in Elgin, Illinois and moved to Minnesota to pursue her Master’s Degree in Gerontology. Throughout her graduate studies, Michelle worked in group homes and found her way into recreation therapy.  Michelle says, “Working with seniors on a daily basis gives me great pleasure because it allows me to share in the laughter, the stories and the lessons they have learned along the way. The group at Cherrywood Pointe of Forest Lake is such a vibrant and welcoming community, it really makes my job easy.” Michelle lives in Coon Rapids with her husband, daughter and yellow lab.

Karen

Karen has cooked professionally for over 35 years, 21 of which have been for seniors. She enjoys preparing quality meals for residents. “I really enjoy my interactions with seniors. They are always honest and have a great outlook on life.  I enjoy being critiqued by them and receiving feedback positive or otherwise to make sure their dining experience is the best it can be!” When she’s not in the Cherrywood Pointe kitchen, Karen enjoys spending time with her husband, four kids and seven grandkids, two dogs and Brick, her cat. Her hobbies include gardening, wine making, fishing, rock tumbling and baking.