Meet The Team

Below are the Department Heads and Volunteer Board of Directors for Sheboygan Senior Community. If you wish to contact anyone directly, please call our main line at (920) 458-2137. We look forward to hearing from you and helping you out in anyway possible.

Paul Treffert

CEO
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Paul Treffert has been part of the SSC team since February 2016.

 

Why he loves working at SSC:

SSC represents everything that I have always thought was possible in long-term care but had never found anywhere else:  a beautiful setting, a ‘state of the art’ facility, all private rooms, and most importantly, the very best senior care and services provided by an outstanding team of dedicated caregivers.  What else could you ask for?

 

Names of family members and pets:

Rachel, Emily, Dagan, Ali, and Buddy the dog.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

My favorite thing about Sheboygan County is that it is big and dynamic enough to have great quality of life (restaurants, entertainment, parks, etc) but still feels like a small town where everyone knows and looks out for each other.

STEPHANIE GOETZ

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
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Stephanie Goetz has been part of the SSC team since August 2017.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

I work on a beautiful campus with a caring group of people. I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of providing a safe, happy, and enriching quality of life for both our residents and compassionate caregivers.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Trevor and two Wirehaired Pointing Griffons named Gustav and Gracie.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

The sense of relatability and familiarity I feel almost anywhere I go in the County.

HEATHER SUNAGEL

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL SERVICES
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Heather Sunagel has been part of the SSC team since April 2009.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

I love working at SSC because of the great team I get to work with every day and I love interacting with the residents.  The environment and culture at SSC is like no other.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Billy, Tyler, Hazel, Asher, and Addi the dog.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

I love the Sheboygan County Fair!

TARA HOLZEM

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
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Tara Holzem has been part of the SSC team since May 2001.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

I love working at SSC because of my co-workers and the residents. We truly are a big extended family.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Taylor, three cats named Ami, Ash, and Candy, and Ruby the red-footed tortoise.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

Lake Michigan.

JILL HAND

DIRECTOR OF NURSING
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Jill Hand has been part of the SSC team since June 2017.

 

Why she loves working at SSC: 

I love working at SSC due to the over whelming feeling of being part of a bigger family. The staff, the residents, the resident’s families all are immersed in the greater good of the people who are a part of SSC. The love, kindness, joy, happiness and humor exude in our halls daily. This is more than just a job…

 

Names of family members and pets:

Kevin, Zac, Tanner, Emily, Chrissy, and Kendall.

4 cows ( Adeline, Beatrice, Clementine, Daisy), 1 mini donkey (Marley), 3 dogs (Mattie, Charlie, Willa), 4 cats ( Sassc, Fi-fi, Max, Buttercup), 220 or so  chickens, 1 rooster (Buddy), and an undetermined number of barn cats

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

My favorite thing about Sheboygan County is the diversity that this county has. It’s a small county with big city amenities…also I love the county fair.

SHAWN RICHARDS

LONG-TERM CARE UNIT COORDINATOR
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Shawn Richards has been part of the SSC team since June 2018

 

Why he loves working at SSC:

The culture and atmosphere.  You can tell that upper management is more focused on the care of the resident’s and treating their staff well than the bottom dollar.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Tracy, Kylee, Ian, Liam and Koda.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

The relatively short drive to the North Woods.

KIM CAMPBELL

HEALTH INFORMATION/UNIT COORDINATOR
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Kim Campbell has been part of the SSC team since April 2018.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

I love working at SSC because of the high level of change and complication in my job. I am never bored and I am always learning!

 

Names of family members and pets:

Brian, Dan, and David. Otis – a newfoundland and Beau – a border collie.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

One of my favorite things about Sheboygan is the great restaurants! I love food!

TOM LAWRY

HEALTH UNIT COORDINATOR
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Tom Lawry is the Health Unit Coordinator at SSC.

 

Why he loves working at SSC:

The main reason that I love working at SSC is because of the residents. I believe that each resident deserves the best care possible and I enjoy doing my part in accomplishing that objective. I also enjoy the staff that I get to work with, whether it is on the floor or in the office.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Jeanette, Alyssa, Hailey, Cambren, and Reggie the dog.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

I like Sheboygan County because each season has something different to offer. Summer is camping and outdoor music time. Fall is colors in the Kettles and hunting. Winter is sledding and ice skating. Spring is youth sports throughout the surrounding communities.

JOAN HARDER

DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
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Joan Harder has been part of the SSC team since January 1984.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

Family! I love the residents, they are my family. It’s a blessing to know that families entrust us with their loved ones each and every day and I’m a part of that. We do an amazing job here! I love my coworkers, they are also my family. I could not ask for a more wonderful group of people to work with. I am very proud to be a part of SSC.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Kerry and Jordan.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

I live in the town of Sheboygan. It’s peaceful and I feel safe here.

MELISSA THIEL

DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT
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Melissa Thiel has been part of the SSC team since September 2009.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

I love working at SSC because I feel appreciated for my contributions and that I have the freedom to be creative in the things I do. I love the residents and the staff and it really feels like we are all on the same team. It is such a pleasure to be a part of the residents’ lives and work with wonderful co-workers every day.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Kevin and two cats named Miles and China.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

I think we live in a pretty amazing place. On one side, we have Lake Michigan with the lakefront and riverfront. I love the one of a kind coffee shops, stores, and restaurants! On the other side, we have the beautiful Kettle Moraine with all of its trails. The glacial landscape is very beautiful.

ASHLEY ALLARD

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
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Ashley Allard has been part of the SSC team since August 2018.

 

Why she loves working at SSC:

I love working at SSC because I have a very supportive team and we are more like a big family than co-workers. I also enjoy when I am able to step away from my desk and spend some time with our residents.

 

Names of family members and pets:

Justin, Samantha, and Emily. Buddy and Rockie the dogs, and two cats named Bella and MooMoo.

 

One favorite thing about Sheboygan County:

Sheboygan is a very safe and friendly community.

Board of Directors

ERIC STUART

CHAIR
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Chairperson

 

Committees: Executive, Governance and Finance

 

Eric Stuart is a Commercial Lines Underwriting Manager for Acuity and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2017.

He believes SSC works hard to provide excellence and be the facility of choice for Sheboygan County, but also staying true to a faith-based mission of working to ensure all can be cared for and their needs addressed.

What he looks most forward to doing while serving on the SSC board is to ensure excellence in service and care to the residents of SSC.  Stating, “It’s far too easy in society for us to overlook the elderly as too costly, too difficult, or too bothersome to care for, but it’s in their most golden and final years of life that I think a society and a people should rise up to support and nurture them through to their final calling.”

Larry Samet Board Member of Sheboygan Senior Community.

LARRY M. SAMET

Vice Chair
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Treasurer

 

Committees: Executive, Campus Development and Finance

Larry Samet is retired and the former Treasurer of Sheboygan Area School District, Board of Education and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2018.

He is part of a number of local organizations such as: Sheboygan Police and Fire Commission, Sheboygan County Health and Human Services, Hearthstone of Wisconsin, Camp Evergreen Board and Kiwanis Club of Greater Sheboygan.

What he looks most forward to doing while serving on the SSC board is continuing its mission of service, expanding services within existing framework and looking to develop additional living opportunities.

TOM BRICKLEY

Treasurer
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Committees: Outreach and Campus Development

Tom Brickley works at Commerce State Bank and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2020.

He is part of a number of local organizations such as: United Way, Milestones Adult Family Home, Christ Child Academy Finance Committee, Southside Catholic Parishes, and Immaculate Conception Parish.

What he looks most forward to doing while serving on the SSC board is learning about what we do for the residents and their families.

PASTOR CINDY THOMPSON

SECRETARY
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Secretary

 

Committees: Finance, Outreach and Executive

Cindy Thompson is the Pastor of St. Luke United Methodist Church and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2015.

She is part of local organizations such as: St. Luke UMC, Sheboygan area ministerial association, and Wisconsin UMC Connectional Table Executive Committee

What she looks most forward to doing while serving on the SSC board is to help navigate decisions that will chart the course for the future of the organization.

MEG TRAGER

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Committees: Outreach and Campus Development

Meg Trager is a realtor at Village Realty Development and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2020.

She is part of a number of local organizations such as: the National Realtors Association, Accredited Buyer’s Agency Council (ABR), Wisconsin Realtors Association, and the Sheboygan County Board of Realtors.

BRIAN CHILDS

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Committees: Outreach and Campus Development

Brian Childs is the Vice President – Global Customer Solutions at TE Connectivity and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2020.

Brian is an avid motorcycle enthusiast who enjoys both riding and vintage bike restoration. Loving all things engine-related, he can also be found testing out his driving skills at various track days around the US. He and his wife, Jess, are adventurous cooks and appreciate meals at home and family time with their son, Matthew, and daughter, Ava.

What he looks most forward to doing while serving on the SSC board is bringing his expertise and experience to further drive the growth and success of this important organization in the Sheboygan Community.

DAMON WENIG

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Committees: Outreach and Campus Development

Damon Wenig is the General Manager of Wenig Funeral Homes and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2020.

He is part of a number of local organizations such as: Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra, Sheboygan Evangelical Free Church- Youth ministry and development, and Professional Association Boards.

What he looks most forward to doing while serving on the SSC board is caring for the seniors in our community.

EMILY RENDALL ARAUJO

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Committees: Outreach

Emily is the Director of Senior Services for the City of Sheboygan and has been on the Board of Directors of SSC since 2022.

She is actively involved with Active8 Sheboygan.

When we asked her what she looks forward to most about being on the Board of Directors, Emily responded, “Sheboygan Senior Community is a shining star example of how Sheboygan’s older adults should be cared for. I’m excited to learn more about serving this population and how the City of Sheboygan can better prepare seniors before they reach this point in their lives.”

Matthew Hall

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Committees: Governance

Matthew works at Prevea Health and has been on the SSC Board of Directors since 2023.

 I very much look forward to getting involved in the community.  With numerous families in and out of assisted living, I have a soft spot for the mission and values of SSC and look forward to serving on the Board and helping the organization continue to provide high quality, “person centered” care to the residents of Sheboygan County.

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