OUR LEADERSHIP
At Columbine Health Systems, leadership is more than management—it’s stewardship. For over 50 years, our team has been rooted in the belief that care should be personal, consistent, and connected to the community. As a locally owned and operated organization, our leaders live and work here in northern Colorado, and many have served Columbine for decades.
Each member of our leadership team brings a commitment to excellence, compassion, and innovation across every level of service—from skilled nursing to therapy, from home care to pharmacy, and everything in between.
Leadership Team
Paul Benigni
Chief Executive Officer
paul.benigni@columbinehealth.com
Joel Bitler
Chief Operating Officer
joel.bitler@columbinehealth.com
Nadia Gavrilenko
Senior Director Talent Strategy & Culture
nadia.gavrilenko@columbinehealth.com
Stacy Spears
Senior Human Resources Manager
stacy.spears@columbinehealth.com
Cathy Franecki
Director of Clinical Services
cathy.franecki@columbinehealth.com
Lauren Fasciano-Sager
Senior Director of Accounting & Finance
lauren.fasciano-sager@columbinehealth.com
Dan Leblanc
IT Director
dan.leblanc@columbinehealth.com
Eric Ellis
Director of Pharmacy and Home Care Operations
eric.ellis@columbinehealth.com
Mackenzie Hageman
Revenue Cycle Director
mackenzie.hageman@columbinehealth.com
Kate Odenwald
Director of Clinical Services
kate.odenwald@columbinehealth.com
Services Team
Scott Bolton
Manager, Columbine Medical Equipment
scott.bolton@columbinehealth.com
Brad Harriss
Operations Manager, Front Range Therapy Services-Columbine Therapy Services
brad.harriss@columbinehealth.com
Holly Johnson
Administrator, Columbine Poudre Home Care
holly.johnson@columbinehealth.com
Lauren Stackhouse
Director of Pharmacy, Poudre Infusion Therapy
lauren.stackhouse@columbinehealth.com
Community Teams
Patio Homes
Andrew Baker
Administrator, Columbine Patio Homes
andrew.baker@columbinehealth.com
Anna Vondreele
Administrator, Westwood Patio Homes
anna.vondreele@columbinehealth.com
Independent Living
Andrew Baker
Administrator, The Worthington
andrew.baker@columbinehealth.com
Sanyatha “Sam” Bonnell
Administrator, The Wexford
sam.bonnell@columbinehealth.com
Chelsea Irwin
Administrator, The Winslow
chelsea.irwin@columbinehealth.com
Anna Vondreele
Administrator, The Windsor
anna.vondreele@columbinehealth.com
Assisted Living
Gina DiGiallonardo
Administrator, New Mercer Commons Assisted Living
gina.diGiallonardo@columbinehealth.com
Jaya Lewis
Administrator, Lakeview Commons Assisted Living
jaya.lewis@columbinehealth.com
Becki Siemers
Administrator, Columbine Commons Assisted Living
becki.siemers@columbinehealth.com
Skilled Nursing
Clinton Dale
Administrator, Centre Avenue Health and Rehab
clinton.dale@columbinehealth.com
Elza Notario
Administrator, Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab
elza.notario@columbinehealth.com
Becki Siemers
Administrator, Columbine Commons Health and Rehab
becki.siemers@columbinehealth.com
Julie Sleath
Administrator, Columbine West Health and Rehab
julie.sleath@columbinehealth.com
OUR COMMITMENT TO LOCAL LEADERSHIP
Columbine’s leadership team isn’t just managing services—they’re shaping lives. With deep local ties and a long-standing dedication to the health and happiness of northern Colorado’s older adults, our leaders help guide every care decision, every day.
We are proud to lead with integrity, vision, and heart—and we’re honored to walk this journey with the people we serve.