Meet Our Team at Chestnut Knoll

Jennelle coordinates training and oversight for newly hired staff, as well as ongoing training and oversight for the veteran staff. She oversees the nursing office’s operational systems and the licensed professional nursing staff to ensure residents receive the ongoing support they need from both internal and external care providers. Jennelle is certified and trained through Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care, one of America’s leading educators on dementia. She also completed her Personal Care Administrator’s Training in 2023, and has been an integral part of the Heritage Senior Living family for 12 years.

Julie is the Marketing Director at Chestnut Knoll. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Millersville University and is currently pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. Julie is also a licensed Personal Care Home Administrator in the state of Pennsylvania. She has experience in all levels of senior living, including memory care and skilled nursing. It is Julie’s passion to assist seniors and their families in navigating accommodations and care.

jkrasley@chestnutknoll.com

Kelly joins us from the Lansdale area with a background in senior living. She first found her passion for helping seniors when her own grandmother had to navigate senior communities. This experience revealed the challenges her own family faced, inspiring a determination to help others navigate the complexities of senior services.

kclark@chestnutknoll.com

Earl is a Boyertown graduate who has been working with seniors for over 35 years. He began his work with seniors as a CNA in a large skilled nursing community, and continued in various roles in skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, and personal care settings. His passion for seniors remains, especially those with cognitive impairment. He continues to maintain both his CNA and Alzheimer’s Association certifications. Earl’s hobbies include camping, vintage English autos, pleasure auto rallying, and travel.

Amy is a nurse with 28 years of experience. She started as a CNA and EMT, then went on to nursing school to become an LPN. Her background includes working in various roles in senior living, primary care, and pediatric home care. Outside of work, she enjoys Philadelphia sports, time at the beach, and being with her family.

asharp@chestnutknoll.com

Denise has over 25 years of experience providing Social Work services to older adults in skilled nursing and rehabilitation settings. She has also worked as a discharge planner in that same environment. Denise joined the Chestnut Knoll team in 2016. She has always had a passion for working with older adults. Denise has a bachelor’s degree from Kutztown University.

dshanley@chestnutknoll.com

Diane, our community’s recreational therapist, has been a valued member of the Chestnut Knoll team since 2003. She has worked in therapeutic activities for 18 years. Throughout her career in health care, Diane has worked as a physical therapy assistant and coordinator of therapy services in skilled nursing. Diane has over 32 years of experience in many aspects of health care.

dheffner@chestnutknoll.com

Scott has over 26 years of experience in the food service industry and is ServSafe certified. His experience includes work in skilled nursing facilities, as well as rehabilitation facilities. Scott began his career at Chestnut Knoll in 2004 as the Lead Chef and Assistant Manager of Dining Services. In 2010, he was promoted to Director of Dining Services.

sgarverich@chestnutknoll.com

Alyssa is an experienced group exercise instructor with a 500-hour Registered Yoga School (RYS) certification. When she isn’t teaching, she loves to stay busy by spending time with friends and family, cooking, hiking, and traveling.

alyssa.komarow@foxrehab.org

With over 30 years of nursing experience, Linda Detwiler has an extensive background in rehabilitative care. 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 holds certifications in both X-ray technology and nutrition and wellness.

ldetwiler@chestnutknoll.com