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

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Joel Bitler

Chief Operating Officer

joel.bitler@columbinehealth.com

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Nadia Gavrilenko

Senior Director Talent Strategy & Culture

nadia.gavrilenko@columbinehealth.com

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Stacy Spears

Senior Human Resources Manager

stacy.spears@columbinehealth.com

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Cathy Franecki

Director of Clinical Services

cathy.franecki@columbinehealth.com

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Lauren Fasciano-Sager

Senior Director of Accounting & Finance

lauren.fasciano-sager@columbinehealth.com

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Dan Leblanc

IT Director

dan.leblanc@columbinehealth.com

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Eric Ellis

Director of Pharmacy and Home Care Operations

eric.ellis@columbinehealth.com

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Mackenzie Hageman

Revenue Cycle Director

mackenzie.hageman@columbinehealth.com

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Kate Odenwald

Director of Clinical Services

kate.odenwald@columbinehealth.com

Services Team

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Scott Bolton

Manager, Columbine Medical Equipment

scott.bolton@columbinehealth.com

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Brad Harriss

Operations Manager, Front Range Therapy Services-Columbine Therapy Services

brad.harriss@columbinehealth.com

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Holly Johnson

Administrator, Columbine Poudre Home Care

holly.johnson@columbinehealth.com

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Lauren Stackhouse

Director of Pharmacy, Poudre Infusion Therapy

lauren.stackhouse@columbinehealth.com

Community Teams

Patio Homes

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Andrew Baker

Administrator, Columbine Patio Homes

andrew.baker@columbinehealth.com

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Anna Vondreele

Administrator, Westwood Patio Homes

anna.vondreele@columbinehealth.com

Independent Living

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Andrew Baker

Administrator, The Worthington

andrew.baker@columbinehealth.com

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Sanyatha “Sam” Bonnell

Administrator, The Wexford

sam.bonnell@columbinehealth.com

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Chelsea Irwin

Administrator, The Winslow

chelsea.irwin@columbinehealth.com

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Anna Vondreele

Administrator, The Windsor

anna.vondreele@columbinehealth.com

Assisted Living

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Gina DiGiallonardo

Administrator, New Mercer Commons Assisted Living

gina.diGiallonardo@columbinehealth.com

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Jaya Lewis

Administrator, Lakeview Commons Assisted Living

jaya.lewis@columbinehealth.com

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Becki Siemers

Administrator, Columbine Commons Assisted Living

becki.siemers@columbinehealth.com

Skilled Nursing

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Clinton Dale

Administrator, Centre Avenue Health and Rehab

clinton.dale@columbinehealth.com

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Elza Notario

Administrator, Lemay Avenue Health and Rehab

elza.notario@columbinehealth.com

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Becki Siemers

Administrator, Columbine Commons Health and Rehab

becki.siemers@columbinehealth.com

Julie Sleath CWHR

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.