Celebrating Everyday Joy

This Gratitude Wall features messages submitted by team members, residents, and family members to recognize the individuals who make our communities exceptional. All submissions are reviewed by Sonida’s Marketing team before being shared publicly. Submit your own note of gratitude.

Responsiveness

Brittani Egley is grateful for

Helen Chaney

Contracts Administratior • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

A big thank-you to Helen for her partnership and support on strengthening our Purchase Order resources. After the need for clearer information and real-world examples around the PO process was identified, Helen jumped in and worked alongside me to help move this effort forward. Her prompt responses, attention to detail, and willingness to collaborate kept the project moving and ensures we will get these resources into the hands of the teams who need them.

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Service

Brittani Egley is grateful for

Emily Skoney

Marketing Manager • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

A huge thank-you to Emily from our Marketing team for the incredible work she has done paving the way for the new TSOLife partnership. Her proactive mindset, willingness to take ownership, and collaborative approach have made a meaningful impact on this initiative and set us up for long-term success. I'm grateful for the energy and clarity she brings to the work and am excited to see her continued impact at Sonida.

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Empathy

Anonymous Anonymous is grateful for

Vanessa Owens

Clinical coordinator • The Harrison

Vanessa is a strong leader who is empathetic toward her coworkers, genuinely cares about them, and isn’t afraid to step onto the floor and work alongside the team whenever needed. She has great respect of her coworkers.

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Service

Cindy Freeman is grateful for

Melissa Taylor

Regional Sales Director • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Melissa is growing as a leader and making a tremendous impact with our Sales Directors and Executive Directors. Melissa is always pushing to do and be better. Thanks for your partnership, Melissa.

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Empathy

Cindy Freema is grateful for

Miranda Foust

Regional Sales Director • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Miranda brings a great deal of experience leading sales and is a tremendous trainer. Miranda listens with empathy and helps push the teams to have incredible experiences. Thank you, Miranda!!

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Accountability

Cindy Freeman is grateful for

Jodie Lemer

Regional Clinical Manager • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Jodie brings commitment and works tirelessly with the teams to be the best. Jodie is driven and crosses the T's and dots the I's. Jodie communicates, listens and acts. Thank you, Jodie, for what you do for our communities.

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Service

Cindy Freeman is grateful for

Carmen Cobb

Regional Clinical Manager • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Carmen is simply the best. Carmen is genuine, honest, accountable and a tremendous team player. Carmen is there for the hard times and to celebrate the successes. Thanks for being my partner.

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Responsiveness

Robin Lawson is grateful for

Roni Stewart

RCM • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Roni, I am incredibly appreciative of your strong leadership and constant support. I truly wouldn’t be where I am today without you. I cherish our friendship and your amazing spirit, and I am so grateful to have you as a mentor. You have been patient, understanding, supportive, and encouraging in every moment. Thank you for always being there to guide me, support me, and—most of all—to laugh with me. I am thankful for every opportunity to learn from you and to work alongside you. There truly aren’t enough words to express how much you mean to me. You are, without a doubt, the very best leader I have ever worked for, and I enjoy every minute we get to work together.

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Communication

Zachary Miloch is grateful for

Lisa Sommerfeldt

Magnolia trails director • The Waterford at Wisconsin Rapids

Lisa is a very good Magnolia Trails Director. She’s good at her job.

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Service

Kelly Pfeifer is grateful for

John Robison

Operations Specialist • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

John is an awesome Operations Specialist who is always ready to take on a challenge. He leads with heart, brings steady guidance to communities in need of support, and helps teams build positive, lasting culture. His leadership and creativity make a big impact on staff, residents and families everywhere he goes. Thank you, John, for all you do!

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Communication

Kelly Pfeifer is grateful for

Trish Abdon

Regional Clinical Manager • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

I am so grateful for Trish. Her knowledge, responsiveness and clinical insight are invaluable. She is always willing to collaborate to determine the best decision for prospects, residents and staff. She balances professionalism with laughter perfectly. She is serious when it matters, and so fun whenever we can be. Thank you for being such an amazing partner and teammate, Trish!

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Service

Robin Lawson is grateful for

Kim Graber

Ops Specialist • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

Kim, you are simply AMAZING!!!! You are so very valuable and I am thankful you have been supporting with surveys, being there for the transition of leadership, mentoring our new associates, sharing your wisdom of OHIO regs, and most of all, demonstrating your magical powers with the ODH surveyors. I still am in awe of you and how you ...... well, we all know, you are just magical. I am so appreciative for the friendship and laughs along with your passion and partnership. You bring joy to what we all do, and it is effortless for you. I am grateful that I get to work with you.

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Service

Carmen Bowling is grateful for

All Staff

Team Harrison • The Harrison

I am incredibly thankful for the entire TEAM at The Harrison. This team has been gracious and patient through multiple changes that have come their way throughout the year and have pulled together to provide the best environment for our residents and a positive culture for our employees. It truly takes a village, and I am beyond proud of my Harrison family!

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Service

Dawn Arrants is grateful for

Roni Stewart

Sr. Regional Clinical Manager • The Addison of Florence

Roni pushes me to grow, develop my skills and improve myself. She is always available to help and offer advice or encouragement when needed. She is very patient and kind, and I am very thankful to be part of such an amazing team of leaders and mentors.

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Accountability

Kathy Wingert is grateful for

Diana Couchenour

Business Director • Whispering Pines Village

Diana is exceptional in her role as Senior BD. She is so helpful, kind, and patient with our residents and family members. The residents and their family members know she is always available and will walk them through any situation they have. She is always looking out for our residents and ensures their information is accurate. Our staff also knows Diana is their go-to for just about anything. She is quick to answer everyone's questions and is a great support for us all. Way to go, Diana! Thank you for all you do every day! 😊

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Responsiveness

Kathy Wingert is grateful for

Mariah Eisenbraun

Life Enrichment Director • Whispering Pines Village

Mariah is an excellent life enrichment director. She is genuine, kind, patient, and creative. All of our residents just LOVE her, as we do! She ensures that everyone has the opportunity to do things that are important to them. She makes each day fun and full of a variety of games, exercises, music, and fellowship. Mariah always takes the time to give our residents undivided attention and they truly feel like she is a part of their family. We are thrilled she finds her joy here each day, and she is on our team!

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Accountability

Kathy Wingert is grateful for

Beth Rance

Sales and Marketing Director • Whispering Pines Village

Beth does a great job in her role as Sales and Marketing Director. She is knowledgeable and takes the time to help every prospect, even if we are not the right answer for them. Everyone knows her door is always open and she is willing to help however she can. Her job does not stop when a resident moves in. She continues to be an advocate for them as they adjust to their new home here. She is a vital part of our team, and she helps make WPV a great place to work and live. We appreciate her every day!

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Service

Kelly Pfeifer is grateful for

Mellissa Carpenter

Regional Director Operations • Dallas Support Center (DSC)

I'm so grateful for Mellissa. No matter the situation, she is positive and approaches challenges with a clear head, thoughtful insight and a genuine commitment to doing what’s right. Her energy and laughter are contagious. She is consistent and encouraging. She doesn’t just get the job done, she makes the process meaningful, ensuring that every decision and every interaction is handled with compassion and excellence.

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