A Dedicated Leadership Team

Providing strategic planning and operational expertise, our Senior Leadership Team is supported by experienced Board members who are highly regarded in their professions, and exceptional associates across our organization.

With a strong foundation, forward-thinking and collaborative leadership, and an organization dedicated to doing all the good we can with integrity, transparency, and grace, Asbury is well prepared to continue its role as a national, not-for-profit senior living leader.

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Aaron Praetzel
Executive Director

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Aaron Praetzel
Executive Director

“I find in my everyday work that I learn so much from the residents about life and living. My hope is that I am able to give back to them even a portion of what they have provided to others throughout their lives.”

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Sharon Belovarac RN-BC, BSN, NHA
ForestView Health Care Center Administrator

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Sharon Belovarac RN-BC, BSN, NHA
ForestView Health Care Center Administrator

“It has been a pleasure to work on the Springhill campus for over 25 years in various roles in nursing at ForestView then moving into the Nursing Home Administrator role. Following our Guiding Principle of “Doing all the good we can with integrity, transparency, and grace” is so important to me. It is up to all of us to ensure residents are happy and their needs are being met to provide them with the fulfillment they deserve.”

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Lou DePalma
Facilities General Manager

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Lou DePalma
Facilities General Manager

“I take great pleasure in being able to provide quality customer service to seniors, something I’ve been doing for more than 35 years. My team’s goal is to make residents’ homes comfortable each and every day, and the interaction we have while doing that is one of this job’s best perks. I enjoy using my technical skills, along with my experience in emergency medical services and safety scenario planning, to make community members’ lives carefree and secure.”

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Tabitha Bemiss
Director of Sales

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Tabitha Bemiss
Director of Sales

Tabitha has been the Director of Sales since June 2023. Tabitha has over 20 years of Sales and Marketing experience, including 9 years in the senior community that she is so passionate about. She enjoys working with families and making the next stage of life enjoyable for their loved ones.

“I enjoy working for a company that strives to make the lives of Seniors extraordinary. The team at Springhill understands that our residents come first.”


In Tabitha’s spare time she can be found with her husband Scott and two sons, Zachary and Lucas. Tabitha enjoys trips with her boys to amusement parks and swimming.

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Karen Karle, BSW NHA
Director of Health Services

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Karen Karle, BSW NHA
Director of Health Services

Karen Karle has been the Director of Health Services at Springhill since January 2022. Karen started her career in senior living in 1996. She is a graduate of Edinboro University and has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Karen is also a certified geriatric care manager and is a licensed nursing home administrator.

“I am fortunate to work at a facility that excels in resident care, resident satisfaction and associate satisfaction. I enjoy being part of a team that strives to Do All the Good They Can with integrity, transparency and grace.”’

In her spare time, Karen serves on the board of a local senior center and previously served on the board for the Alzheimer’s Association. She likes to travel with her family, including two adult children. In any leftover time, she likes to read and do embroidery.

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Katie MacKenzie
Director of Well-Being

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Katie MacKenzie
Director of Well-Being

“I have worked in the human services field for over 25 years. I am fortunate that my role as Director of Well-being allows me to develop relationships with residents, families, associates and community partners on a daily basis. My job is not just planning resident programs and events, but rather ‘opportunities for engagement’ on campus and in the community that help promote the health and well-being of residents. I enjoy supporting Springhill residents in all levels of living to move better, feel better, connect more and experience more. I thoroughly enjoy the work I do and providing leadership to the experienced staff in the Well-Being Department.”

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Missy Jones RN, BSN, DON
Director of Nursing at ForestView Health Care Center

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Missy Jones RN, BSN, DON
Director of Nursing at ForestView Health Care Center

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R. Drew Robinson
Aramark SeniorLIFE+| General Manager

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R. Drew Robinson
Aramark SeniorLIFE+| General Manager

“I have worked in the Hospitality and Dining Services Industry for more than 25 years. Our Dining Team is focused on curating solutions for carefree living. Together, we serve the Springhill Community with compassionate hospitality that is truly tailored to each individual. Driven by the importance of resident well-being, we take care of every dining detail in inspired ways, freeing our residents to flourish and enjoy their lives.”

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