Shawn Barndt, BSW |
 Jodie Daniels, NHA Assistant Executive Director/ Director of Community Relations jdaniels@chestnutknoll.com Jodie has over 17 years experience in providing care and services to older adults. She has a Bachelor's degree in Health Planning and Administration from The Pennsylvania University and is licensed by the state of Pennsylvania as a Nursing Home Administrator and Personal Care Home Administrator. |
 Diana Kramer, LPN Director of Clinical Services dkramer@chestnutknoll.com Received her nursing license in 1987. She has worked in Reading Hospital, doctor’s offices and skilled nursing facilities. She has served in nursing leadership positions in the skilled nursing facilities for the past 15 years. Diana directs and oversees all clinical care and services required by the residents of Chestnut Knoll Assisted Living. |
 Kara Protzman, MSW, LSWDirector of The Evergreen Neighborhood kprotzman@chestnutknoll.com Kara is a graduate of Lock Haven University where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work. She earned her Master’s Degree in Social Work from Marywood University and is a Licensed Social Worker. Kara’s experience includes work in skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities and hospice care. |
 Linda Detweiler , LPN Director of Chestnut Knoll At Home Services ldetweiler@chestnutknoll.com Linda Detweiler has over 30 years of experience in nursing and has an extensive rehabilitative nursing background. She is a graduate of the St. Joseph’s Hospital School of Nursing in Reading. Linda’s diverse background includes medical surgical, emergency room and intensive care nursing. She is certified in x-ray technology and has a certificate in nutrition and wellness. |
 Leanne Yocom RhoadesDirector of Business Relations lyocom@chestnutknoll.com Leanne began her career at Chestnut Knoll in 2001 as a receptionist and was appointed Director of Business Relations in 2005. She is a graduate of Daniel Boone High School. Leanne graduated from Albright College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing. |
 Curt Krassowski Director of Dining Facilities ckrassowski@chestnutknoll.com Curt has 30 years experience in health care food service and nutrition. He has specialty training as a pastry chef. Curt is Serve Safe Certified and Food Employee Certified by the State of Pennsylvania. Curt enjoys creating culinary delights for the residents and guests of Chestnut Knoll. |
 Diane Heffner, CNA Director of Activites Diane is a recreational therapist for our community. She is a licensed CNA and has worked in therapeutic activities for the past 10 years. Throughout her career in healthcare, Diane has worked as a Physical therapy assistant and coordinator of therapy services in skilled nursing. |
 Crystal Varady Director of Environment Services Crystal served as a housekeeper, since Chestnut Knoll opened in 2000. She was then promoted to the Director of Housekeeping and Laundry, until 2007 when she was appointed to Director of Environment Services. She has extensive training and knowledge in building maintenance and housekeeping and laundry operations for healthcare facilities. |
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