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Our leaders at ESLC are highly experienced and dedicated professionals who are passionate about bringing inspired senior living leadership to our communities every day. In turn, our senior management inspires our staff and volunteers to deliver the friendly, respectful and supportive care that allows our seniors to age with meaning and dignity throughout our continuum of care.
Loren Ranaletta
President/CEO
Loren has led Episcopal SeniorLife Communities for more than 35 years, an era of growth and opportunity for the organization to continue serving seniors in this community. He is a native Rochesterian with a master's degree in Public Health from the University of Rochester School of Medicine. Loren has served in various leadership positions in local, state, and national long-term care organizations, and on many community boards. He is former Chairman of LeadingAge New York, the recipient of the 1999 James W. Sanderson Award (LeadingAge New York), 1999 Chase Choice Award (Rochester Business Leadership) and the 2008 Lawrence E. Larson Memorial Award (Leading Age New York). His professional interests include public policy, program evaluation and leadership development.
Lisa Marcello
Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer
Lisa has served at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities for more than 20 years, and is an experienced and trusted member of the senior leadership team. Prior to coming to ESLC, she worked at The ARC of Monroe County for a decade and five years in public accounting. Her role at ESLC includes business strategy, development, capital asset management, investment management, new business integration and all compliance reporting. She directly supervises the Controller (finance, payroll, purchasing), Revenue Manager, Director of Information Technology, VP of Marketing and VP of Human Resources. Lisa received the 2010 LeadingAge New York Professional of the Year Award, one of the Association’s highest awards for her leadership and commitment to long-term care, and was the first recipient of the Loren J. Ranaletta Award of Honor at ESLC. Lisa is invested in the Rochester Community and has served on various local and statewide boards and committees including The Sojouner House, Pathstone and LeadingAge New York.
Courtney McGinness
Vice President of Marketing and Community Engagement
Courtney has more than 20 years of experience in the senior living industry, many of which have been at Episcopal SeniorLife Communities. She is an integral part of the senior leadership team, and is responsible for contributing to the overall vision, strategic direction and program development of the organization. Courtney oversees the chaplaincy program, marketing and public relations. She has served in many roles within the community including President of GRAPE (Greater Rochester Area Partnership for the Elderly) from 2007-2009, and has received numerous awards and honors including Professional of the Year from LeadingAge New York in 2012 and the Loren J. Ranaletta Award of Honor in 2016. Courtney has a keen sense of industry knowledge, and is passionate about helping seniors and their loved ones as they transition through life stages.
Amanda Teugeman
Vice President of Healthcare Services
As the administrator of record, Amanda is responsible for the overall direction, management and compliance of the Episcopal Church Home. She received her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from SUNY Fredonia, and her master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from RIT with a minor in Gerontology. She is a 2013 LeadingAge Leadership Academy Fellow. Amanda joined ESLC in 2016 after six years as a leader in the healthcare industry – one year at Aldersgate Retirement Community in Charlotte, North Carolina and seven years at Unity Health System.
Jason Blackwell
Vice President of Housing Operations
Jason joined the senior leadership team in January of 2019. He comes to ESLC with more than 20+ years working in the disability sector, and was formerly Vice President of Programs and Services at Starbridge Services. In his role at ESLC, Jason helps develop and support strategic initiatives for the organization, and is responsible for the oversight and operations management of all ESLC independent living communities, dining and hospitality services, and facilities. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Management from Roberts Wesleyan College and associate’s degree in Communications/Media Arts from Monroe Community College. Jason currently serves on the Monroe County Long Term Care Council. He has also served in the National AmeriCorps Volunteer Program, as well as on the board of the Gates-Chili Little League and Dazzle School of Visual & Performing Arts Advisory Board.
Michelle Scipioni
Senior Director of Independent Living
Michelle has been with ESLC for more than 13 years in a variety of roles. In 2021, she took on the responsibility of Senior Director of Independent Living where she helps develop and support strategic initiatives for the organization, and is responsible for the oversight and operations management of all ESLC independent living communities. Michelle holds her bachelor’s degree in social work from State University of Brockport and her associate’s degree in Liberal Arts with Human Service Certificate from Monroe Community College. She is currently serving on the Funeral Home Alliance Board and on Lifespan’s Ethics Committee.
Cindy Andrews
Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development
Cindy has more than 30 years in human resource management with expertise in collaborative business leadership, organizational structuring, HR operations, diversity and talent development. She joined ESLC in September of 2019 after working in the investment management and manufacturing industries. Cindy provides leadership in developing and executing human resources strategy and programs such as organizational change management and workforce development in support of the strategic direction of the organization. She holds her bachelor’s degree in Business and Organizational Management and master’s degree in Strategic Leadership from Roberts Wesleyan College, and has certifications in 360˚ Feedback, Development Dimensions International (DDI) Facilitation, Lominger Modeling, and DISCcert Coaching Executives Using MBTI, Center for Creative Leadership. Cindy is active at St. Benedict Parish in Canandaigua where she chairs the stewardship committee, and is a member of the building and grounds committee. She is also a former board member of Shepherd Home and Finger Lakes Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
Jessica Thomsen
Controller
Jessica joined ESLC in 2015 as Assistant Controller and quickly transitioned to Controller in 2016. Jessica – a Certified Public Accountant – is responsible for the oversight and implementation of all financial operations. Her responsibilities include the production of periodic financial reports, financial forecasting, revenue management, and the maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records and internal controls. This position also identifies trends and maintains an understanding of developments affecting senior care and services in order to formulate and deploy relevant strategies to ensure the organizations’ fiscal sustainability. Jessica has more than 12 years of experience in accounting and was formerly Audit Manager for The Bonadio Group. Jessica holds her bachelor’s degree in accounting from St. John Fisher College.
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