Meet The Team

Barrett Way

Executive Director

With experience in serving numerous life plan communities across the Life Care Services footprint, Barrett brings a passion to improve resident engagement, 

financial metrics, and healthcare quality to our community. His credentials include both a master’s degree in Business Administration and a bachelor’s degree in Finance. Barrett is also currently a licensed nursing home administrator in Virginia, Michigan, and Indiana. As a father, Barrett enjoys staying active and spending time with his children.

Jake Cox

HFA-LNHA, Healthcare Administrator

Jake is a licensed Health Facility Administrator and certified preceptor for Indiana Administrators in Training, responsible for managing the operations in 

the Pavilion (Assisted Living), Reflections (Memory Care) and the Health Center (Skilled Nursing). He is responsible for all campus communications, infection control programming, staff/resident education, and the implementation of all clinically related policies and procedures.

Sara Green

Independent Living Residency Counselor

Sara has been a part of the senior living industry for over 30 years and a key member of the Marquette team since 2009. Within her current role as the Independent Living Residency Counselor, 

Sara loves meeting with prospective residents and families and getting to show them all of the benefits of living at Marquette. Outside of Marquette, Sara and her husband have two daughters and are all crazy about their yellow lab they adopted four years ago. They look often to their annual spring break vacations and holidays with their cousins. Her close relationship with her grandparents growing up inspired her to join the senior living industry.

Lisa VanTassel

Assisted Living Marketing & Sales Manager

Lisa joined the Marquette team in April 2021, bringing over 7 years of experience in the senior living industry and 15 years of sales experience. Lisa is responsible for all sales and marketing efforts for Assisted Living and Memory Care at Marquette. 

Outside of her passion for senior living, Lisa also enjoys interior styling, boating, thrift stores, music, and travel.

Michael Hebenstreit

Director of Food and Beverage

With over 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Michael aids Marquette in delivering a high standard of service and quality. His home life reflects his profession - Michael takes on the role of head chef at home. When 

he’s not cooking, he also enjoys spending time on his farm, collecting mushrooms and hunting.

Donna Lloyd

Director of Environmental Services

With over 34 years of healthcare experience, Donna was recently promoted to Director of Environmental Services after spending 12 years as a Supervisor at Marquette. Donna has worn many different hats in her years working with 

seniors, from housekeeper to CNA to maintenance. For Donna, a mother to three, grandmother to two, and great-grandmother to 1, family time and large family gatherings are a priority.

Casey Maish

Administrative Services Director

Casey serves as our Administrative Services Director for Marquette. She brings 25 years of customer service, administrative and sales experience working in real estate and development to her role. 

Casey has been a part of Marquette since 2013 when she joined the Programs and Events team. Outside of Marquette, Casey serves on the Board of Directors for the Zionsville Cultural District and helps with grant applications, marketing and planning the annual free summer concert series. She enjoys listening to music, playing games and watching sports with her husband. During the month of May, you will find Casey at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway! Outside of Marquette, she enjoys listening to music, playing games and watch sports with her husband. During the month of May, you will find Casey at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway!

Kim Meyer

Human Resources Director

Kim is an accomplished and versatile Human Resources and Employee Retentions professional, with over 16 years of HR experience and over 20 years of Senior Living experience. As our HR Director, she is an effective team builder 

and leader at our community and assists upper management with all aspects of HR management. Kim spends her free time watching her two children play soccer, hanging out with the family rescue dog, Subie, and camping, kayaking, and pontooning with the family.

Alicia Taylor

Director of Nursing

Alicia joined the Marquette team in 2009 as a CNA and currently serves as an RN – Director of Nursing. Alicia is responsible for ensuring that any resident care needs are met in accordance with nursing standards of care, 

facility policy and procedure, and pertinent regulations. She services as the communication lead for family members and physicians outside of Marquette and oversees in-service education for nursing staff. Outside of Marquette, Alicia enjoys spending time with her family and watching cooking shows.

Shannon Hofman

Wellness Navigator

As our Wellness Navigator, Shannon assists our residents stay active in all dimensions of wellness. Shannon brings over 30 years of experience in a variety of settings including management, skilled nursing facilities, home health, outpatient therapy, assisted living, and pediatrics.

Outside of Marquette, she is a nature lover and likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible hiking, walking, kayaking, and gardening.

Larry Nelson

IT Director

In 1998, Larry joined Marquette as a Maintenance Supervisor and with his communication technology skills, eventually took the role as our IT Director. Before Marquette, he worked at both Comcast and Hamilton Construction. His 

interest in construction has led to an interest in remodeling houses and cars in his free time. Larry has been named Employee of the Month five times over the years and in 2019 was awarded Employee of the Year!

Laine Weatherman

Admissions Coordinator

Laine joined the Marquette team in November of 2020 and currently serves as an Admissions Coordinator. Laine grew up in Terre Haute, Indiana and graduated from Indiana State University in 2015. After graduating, she moved to New Orleans where she gained work experience in skilled nursing and behavioral health admissions. 

Laine has three kids, two of which are twins, and two cats that make her household feel complete!

Eileen Herr

Move in Coordinator

Originally from Hershey, Pennsylvania, Eileen has lived in the Midwest since college.  She studied religion and psychology at Manchester College and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.  

Eileen previously worked for two prominent funeral homes, compassionately guiding families with pre-arrangement planning and bereavement support.  She also served as an Adult Day Center Director in Louisville, KY.  Being of service to others is deeply meaningful to her, and she is grateful to join the Marquette community.  Eileen and her husband, Dave Klinestiver, are parents to two twenty-something kids, Daniel, and Julia, and two “fur-baby,” rescue pugs named Benny and Dobby.

Cody Head

Director of Plant Services

Cody began his career at Marquette in 2008 as a security officer.  He has filled several roles including both Security & Transportation Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor.

Previously, Cody was a Reserve Deputy Sheriff with the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department. He spends his free time outside of Marquette with his wife, daughter,  two basset hounds and dachshund.  He enjoys reading and loves spending time fishing and bird watching.

Hannah Morris

Marquette Athletic Center Manager

Hannah Morris is contracted through the National Institute for Fitness and Sport to bring the Marquette resident’s a variety of fitness and wellness amenities.

Hannah graduated with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from IUPUI and holds certifications as an ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Precision Nutrition L1 Coach. Her passion is to make fitness accessible and enjoyable for all Marquette residents. She believes the MAC (Marquette Athletic Center) offers many services to benefit all residents. Those services include group fitness classes, fitness evaluations and personalized exercise prescriptions, personal training, massage therapy, wellness programs and more! Outside of work, Hannah loves to spend time with her husband and two puppies, go on outdoor adventures, read and relax.