Penny Smith is responsible for the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of each resident of Vi at Lakeside Village. She oversees every aspect of the community, including the quality of service, amenities, programs and care provided to residents. Penny and her team have been recognized numerous times for their commitment to Vi residents.
Craig Koff oversees every aspect of the care center at Vi at Lakeside Village, from the quality of the resident experience and care to communications with family members. He is a member of the multidisciplinary Vi at Lakeside Village care team, which works with each resident and his or her family and physician to develop a plan of care. Craig brings more than 25 years of care leadership experience to Vi. He earned his master's degree in gerontology at the University of South Florida.
Iria Siegel is responsible for operational accounting for Vi at Lakeside Village. She oversees all accounting functions and is responsive to resident accounting requests and questions.
As Executive Chef, Anthony Santomauro oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Vi at Lakeside Village, including menu creation and food preparation. Anthony's culinary expertise includes extensive experience with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts. He has received customized training provided by The Culinary Institute of America on nutrition, healthy cooking and baking techniques, flavor dynamics and food and wine pairing. Anthony received his education at the Academy of Culinary Arts in New Jersey and holds a bachelor's degree in culinary arts. He is a certified executive chef, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.
Henrik Jespersen is responsible for every aspect of the dining experience at Vi at Lakeside Village, from table reservations and settings to the personalized service each resident receives. Henrik joined Vi with more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry and a background in hospitality management and wine technology. He is a certified food and beverage executive, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.
Tracy Vaughan is responsible for maintaining every aspect of the setting at Vi at Lakeside Village. With his extensive background in facilities management, Tracy is dedicated to maintaining this richly designed environment.
Josh Wilcox enhances both resident and employee satisfaction through oversight and management of the human resources function at Vi at Lakeside Village. He recruits and develops top employees who have a passion for working with older adults.Throughout his career with Vi, Josh has demonstrated his commitment to the resident and employee experience.
Lisa Shawn oversees lifestyle programs designed for residents, such as social and community involvement, participatory and spectator events, creative and educational coursework, lecture series, travel clubs, book reviews, fitness classes and more. In this role, Lisa creates and implements lifestyle-enriching programs that contribute to each resident's whole-person wellness. Lisa earned her degree in education and is a member of the Florida Health Care Activity Coordinators Association.
Sandra Finnegan, RN, is responsible for the quality of care and services provided to residents of assisted living, Alzheimer's and dementia care, and skilled nursing care at Vi at Lakeside Village. As Director of Nursing, Sandra works with the Care Center Administrator, the resident's personal physician and the consulting medical director to develop the plan of care for each resident. Sandra brings a wealth of health care experience to enhance residents' lives.
Lorraine Luciani assists residents with appropriate levels of care and services and interacts with resident and family members on a regular basis. She promotes a healthy, enriching environment at Vi. She is a licensed clinical social worker and earned her master of social work degree from the State University of New York.
As Sales Director, Barbara Kelley promotes the benefits of senior living at Vi at Lakeside Village to older adults and their family and friends. Barbara manages the sales team and represents Vi to the larger community. She also serves as a resource to community organizations on the topics of senior living and assisted living. A true sales leader with Vi, Barbara has been recognized for her sales excellence.
