Moses joined the Oak Park Arms in 1993. Since that time he has held positions as the night auditor, the front desk manager, and accountant. His natural leadership ability, personal drive and caring nature enabled him to lead the Oak Park Arms. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Leadership and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University. In addition, Moses completed his MBA in Healthcare Administration in May of 2010.
Oak Park Arms Independent, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stay Rental Retirement Community
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Meet the StaffMoses Williams
Executive Director
"Working with older adults allows me to tap into my natural value system of caring for others to maintain a quality of life that all people deserve. By serving older adults it affords me the opportunity to learn from their experiences, which make me a better person and organized leader."
Bonnie Benson
Assistant Director
"My favorite thing about working with our residents is sharing their experiences and getting to know who they are and how they lived. I look at the staff and residents as extended family, and I look forward to every day I work at the Oak Park Arms."
Bonnie joined the Oak Park Arms in 1994 as a Front Desk Clerk. She rose through the ranks as she was promoted to Front Desk Manager, the Administrative Assistant, and currently she is the Assistant Director. Jill Wagner
Director of Marketing
"It is a privilege to work at the Oak Park Arms and to share with such diverse and interesting people. I enjoy listening and sharing with residents and families. Each person brings something new and special to our community."
Jill joined the Oak Park Arms in 2005 and orchestrates the internal marketing operations for the Arms. She conducts tours with families and seniors and coordinates with the team to ensure a quality and smooth transition for seniors moving into the Arms. Jill focuses on great customer service and creating a positive environment and experience for guests who visit the Arms. Jill has worked with individuals with special needs in the community at the Neumann Association and Misericordia in Chicago and holds a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology from Loyola University. Jill lives in Forest Park with her husband, two children and dog, Charlie. Heather Lindstrom
Leasing Coordinator
"I sincerely enjoy working and spending time with seniors; I believe it is an honor that the Oak Park Arms allows me to give to them what I consider my contribution to the world."
Heather joined the Oak Park Arms in August of 2011 as a Leasing Coordinator. She is focused on providing tours and overseeing lease renewals and contracts. Prior to joining the Arms she was in retail management. Heather has previously volunteered as an activities coordinator for The Arms organizing Wii bowling tournaments. In addition to her volunteer work at the Arms she is here quite often as her Mother is a resident of the Oak Park Arms. Judy Peterson
Life Enrichment Coordinator
"Every resident is unique and has something to add to our community. I feel a great sense of responsibility to ensure that our residents are happy, cared for and are respected."
Judy joined the Arms in 2008 as the Community Liaison. She ensures that residents of the Arms have the best quality of life possible through programing and by assessing resident's personal needs. Judy also provides new resident orientations and tours with new families. Judy holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Ball State University in Muncie, IN and lives with her husband, and high school sweetheart, Paul, in Berwyn.
Desi Vasquez
Social Director
"Our residents are knowledgeable and generous, and I learn something new from them several times a day. I love to see how programs stimulate people and why programs are meaningful."
Desi joined the Oak Park Arms in 2006 as the Social Director. She develops and runs a wide variety of stimulating programs for residents of the Arms. Many of the events are free and open to the public. Desi holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature/ Theatre from Milton College in Milton WI and is a member of the Oak Park Art League. She is a member of the Student's League in New York City, the Screen Actors Guild, and she has trained at the Art Institute of Chicago. Her large scale paintings have been shown in New York, Boston and Chicago. Mike Yrchetta
Chief Engineer
"When residents ask me to fix something they are always so appreciative and express their gratitude in such a loving manner. Working at the Oak Park Arms is marvelous because it is a family oriented business."
Joining the Oak Park Arms in 2001, Mike is responsible for maintaining the physical plant and keeping the Arms in tip top shape. Danuta Nagi
Housekeeping Manager
"I love seeing a smile on our resident's faces when I'm able to help solve their issues. I view all of the Oak Park Arms' residents like friends and family."
Danuta joined the Oak Park Arms in 1997. She is responsible for overseeing the housekeeping staff and ensuring that the resident's suites are always clean and sparkling. |