Rick Gebhard, Executive Director

Rick has been a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator for 22 years and has worked in the Long-Term Care industry for over 30 years starting in Maintenance. Rick was recently awarded the Administrator of the Year by the Resident Activity Personnel in Ohio in 2022.

With the assistance of a superior community support team, his goal is to ensure that we deliver services to our resident family that meets but, more frequently, exceeds their expectations. Rick's mission to provide an exceptional quality of living while maintaining a level of independence and respect is what will set us apart from the others.

When not at work, he can be found hanging out with his six grandchildren, camping, or on a golf course.

Laura Crist, Director of Nursing  

Laura’s career in healthcare started in 1992 as an STNA. She then went on to complete the nursing program at CVCC school of nursing, graduating in 2004. She has worked with children with disabilities, skilled nursing, and senior care. Laura has been a part of the Danbury North Ridgeville family since the community first opened in 2020. Laura enjoys being outdoors, cooking, and spending time with her family.

Courtney Stanislaw, Director of Sales and Marketing 

Courtney joined the Danbury Senior Living team in 2019. She has been in the senior healthcare industry for over 10 years and has a true passion in helping families and residents find their perfect fit. Courtney was born and raised in Westlake, Ohio and is very familiar with the Northeast Ohio region. She has been married since 2017 to a Cleveland Fireman and welcomed her first baby girl in 2018. One of her favorite things to do is travel and find a new destination every year. She lives by the motto, “You only live once!”

Dawn Groves, Business Office Manger 

The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. This powerful proverb says everything you need to know about Dawn. Dawn's entire family works in senior living. It’s a passion which runs through their veins. It began years ago with Dawn, her mother, two sisters and now her daughter. It’s generational. Over the last 14 years she has worked in every department and mentored many, many people. "Service to others is not work , it’s pure passion! FAMILY!! Whether mine or yours I can be found in the center providing all the love and care needed."

Jaimie Miller, Life Enrichment Director 

Jaimie joined the Danbury Senior Living Team in 2020 with 9 years of Life Enrichment experience in the healthcare setting. She has a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors through meaningful programming that engages her residents. Jaimie enjoys spending time with her family, friends, pets, reading and traveling.

Amy Cleveland, Executive Chef

 Amy comes to Danbury with 30 years of experience in the culinary field. She worked with her family at their banquet facility in a chef and pastry chef role prior to joining the Danbury family. Amy loves to make people happy through creative, delicious food. Her specialty cakes are works of art that are delightful to both the eyes and the palate.  In her time away from work she loves to travel with her husband of 28 years, Wayne. She and Wayne both love to cook for friends and family, boat with their miniature schnauzer, Moses, and cheer for their favorite sports teams; the OSU Buckeyes, Cleveland Browns, and Cleveland Indians.

Jeff Vandevender, Environmental Services Director 

Jeff joined the Danbury Senior Living Team in 2020 with over 20 years of experience in maintaining healthy living and recreational spaces as a business owner and an employee for the city of Middleburg Heights. Jeff enjoys traveling with his wife of 25 years, Roseann. Jeff is a transplanted East Sider having grown up in Euclid and he now resides in North Olmsted. His hobbies include anything to do with Cleveland Sports, he is a true FAN!