Marygrove employs a dedicated and skilled team of over 260 employees which includes licensed therapists, recreational therapists, a nursing staff, teachers, administration and a large support staff led by a chief executive team with over 100 years of combined experience in the field.

Marygrove is led by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of leaders from the community who give their time and resources to the organization. Board members come from diverse backgrounds, each offering a unique expertise which lends to the overall success of the organization.

 

MARYGROVE BOARD OFFICERS

  • Robert G. Porter – President
  • Samuel Jenkins – Vice President
  • David B. Helms – Treasurer
  • Dr. Deborah L. Kerber – Secretary

MARYGROVE GOVERNING BOARD

  • Nicole Amling
  • Bob Cerame
  • Kelley Coalier
  • Rachel A. Covington
  • Rev. Thomas French, S.M.
  • Michelle Heavens
  • Elliott Henry
  • John A. Key
  • Brigid McNamara
  • Gary Meyer
  • Erin Rataj
  • Michelle Schafer
  • Kris Schuster
  • Mike Stengel
  • Chiung Tyan Tan
  • Michael Walsh
  • Ted Wheeler
  • David Wilson
  • Theresa Ruzicka, ex officio

If you are interested in learning more about joining the Board or one of the sub-committees below, please contact Joe Bestgen, Chief Executive Officer at jbestgen@mgstl.org.

  • Buildings & Grounds
  • Business Development
  • Development
  • Finance
  • Program
  • Strategic Planning

 

SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM

Joseph Bestgen
Chief Executive Officer

Rose Crofford, ACSW, LCSW
Chief Operations Officer

Dawn Winkler
Chief Financial Officer

Courtney Noto
Chief Development Officer

MARYGROVE DIRECTORS

  • Djuana Baer – Residential Services
  • Janet Chazelle – Independent Living Program
  • Thomas Coleman – Information Technology
  • Al Fischer – Food Services
  • Pat Foster-Staples – Nursing
  • Cathy Herbert – Overnight Services
  • Michelle Koerner – Admissions and Therapy
  • Robin Morrow – Lakeside
  • Kelly Peplinski – Intensive Needs Units
  • Wendy Pikula – Educational Services
  • Melissa Rankin-Short – Transitional & Independent Living Program
  • Pat Tyler – Quality Assurance
  • Kevin Wilsey – Recreation Services