Meet the Staff

Amie, who joined the team in 2016, oversees the daily operations including meals, services and cares. Her focus is to foster an environment in which employees can learn and grow and in which residents feel safe, comfortable and at home. As is true of each team member, Amie strives to fulfill our community mission – “Passionately Enriching the Lives of Seniors.” Amie’s email is amischler@appletonretirement.com and cell is 920-277-4308.

Amber, who joined the team in 2011, provides resident, marketing and staff support. She knows the answers to almost all questions and can get you to the proper person to talk with if it’s not her. Amber distributes invoices and collects monthly rent payments. Amber also sells laundry tokens for IL residents. Should she be unavailable, rent payments can be placed in the “OFFICE” mailbox to the right of the “OUTGOING” mailbox in the main lobby. Amber’s email is anett@appletonretirement.com and her ext. Is 1302.

Sara, who joined the team in 2001, works with prospective residents and their families with coordinating the move in process. She also provides education to referral sources and the community on what Appleton Retirement Community offers to seniors. Sara is often on a tour or out of the office but can be reached via cell or email with any questions regarding becoming a resident or scheduling a tour for a prospective resident. Sara’s email is sfawcett@appletonretirement.com and cell is 920-450-3350. 

Sheila, who joined the team in 2000, works closely with the Community Relations Director in assisting potential residents and their families during the inquiry and move in process.  She also coordinates marketing and public relations efforts. Sheila can be reached via phone or email with any questions regarding becoming a resident or scheduling a tour for a prospective resident. You can reach Sheila via email at  sdanitz@appletonretirement.com. Her ext. is 1304. 

Colleen, who joined the team in 2001, leads the Life Enrichment department in planning and executing activities, events and trips for the residents. She also coordinates entertainment, our bus drivers and volunteers. Her goal is to organize stimulating and interesting activities to enrich the lives of our residents. Colleen is the one to contact for reserving a lounge for a get together. She is often on a trip or at an activity so the best way to reach her is via email at cbrickner@appletonretirement.com. Her ext. is 1306. 

Billy, who joined the team in 2022, oversees maintenance services. Billy coordinates maintenance of apartments as well as the rest of the community and grounds. He coordinates fire safety and the evacuation plans. The process for reporting a maintenance request is to tell a staff member. The staff member will mark the request on the maintenance log which is checked several times per day. Billy is often working throughout the building so the best way to reach him is via email at bschommer@appletonretirement.com. His ext. is 1307.

Val, who joined the team in 2012, oversees housekeeping services. She coordinates the resident apartment cleaning schedule as well as the cleaning of the rest of the building. Val has a real heart for our residents and keeps their comfort and well-being at the forefront of all she does and plans. The process for reporting a housekeeping request is to tell a staff member. The staff member will mark the request on the housekeeping log which is checked several times per day. Val is often working throughout the building so the best way to reach her is via email at vbarton-seaver@appletonretirement.com. Her ext. is 1307.

Kerry, who joined the team in 2022, oversees the dining services department. She appreciates resident feedback at monthly resident council and food committee meetings. Kerry works every other weekend thus has days off during the week. Her hours vary, most days she is in early in the morning and done for the day by early afternoon. There is no phone in the kitchen so the best way to reach her is via email at kgoffard@appletonretirement.com. Should you wish to provide a cake at a mealtime to celebrate a resident’s birthday, please email Kerry so she can update the menu for that day.

Mackenzie, who rejoined the team in 2022, oversees the caregiving team and the care of the assisted living residents at Appleton Retirement Community. She assesses new residents prior to admission and coordinates a plan of care for each resident. Mackenzie directs the overall wellness program for residents with the goal of providing a safe and healthy environment for all while providing for personal resident needs. Mackenzie’s email is mweisnicht@appletonretirement.com. Her ext. is 1309.

Kayla, who joined the team in 2017, provides nursing oversight during the afternoon and evening. She works closely with the Wellness Director and assists with resident assessments, monthly vitals, communications with physicians, training new staff and continuous training of current staff, etc. Kayla’s email is kogden@appletonretirement.com and her ext. is 1326.

Brittany provides daytime support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. She assists day staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents.

Aubrey provides daytime support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. She assists day staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents.

Alexis provides evening support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. She assists evening staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents.

Lali provides evening support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. She assists evening staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents.

Mashan provides evening support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. He assists evening staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents.

Ashley provides overnight support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. She assists overnight staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents

Holly provides overnight support to the Wellness Director as well as leadership to the caregiving team. She assists overnight staff in maintaining a high standard of service while ensuring personalized resident care for all our assisted living residents