Get to know our leadership team.

Aimee has over 25 years of senior living experience and currently oversees operations at Wyndemere. Her main focus is maintaining a high level of resident satisfaction and team member engagement, while also ensuring the community continues its financial viability and operational efficiency. Before transitioning to Wyndemere in 2008, she worked as the Administrator at Wynscape for 12 years. She currently serves on several committees within Life Care Services.

Greg Lechtenberg is a sales and marketing leader with over 20 years of proven success in the New York City and Chicago health care and senior living markets. Before joining Wyndemere, Greg helped bring West 86, a luxury senior living high-rise on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to 100% occupancy. He also contributed to bringing The Clare in downtown Chicago and most recently The Carrington in Lincolnwood to 95% occupancy. He is very excited to be working with Life Care Services once again.

Greg is an enthusiastic life-long learner, has traveled the world extensively and is a master’s degree candidate in Senior Living Hospitality at the Davis School of Gerontology of the University of Southern California. In his free time Greg loves to laugh with his wife, two sons, friends, and family. Greg is passionate about storytelling, song writing, listening and learning about what is important in people’s lives. He looks forward to working with such a seasoned team to create a hospitality experience that continues to enhance the lives of every Wyndemere resident.

Kelly plans and coordinates all daily activities, trips and outings. She also oversees our Wyndemere and Westbridge fitness programs, transportation, spiritual offerings, newsletter and calendar as well as monthly wellness lectures and support groups offered by other departments. She was the director of activities at Mayslake Village for five years and has been at Wyndemere since 2007. Kelly has a background in special education and experience working with adults with special needs. She’s certified through the National Parks and Recreation Association as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional.

Jeff oversees all areas of our accounting and finance department: billing, accounting, accounts payable, payroll and accounts receivable. Prior to joining Wyndemere in 2010, Jeff was in financial services/corporate accounting at Central DuPage Hospital for 11 years. Jeff has an MBA from Northern Illinois University.

Trish Grigg was recently employed with Fenwick High School in Oak Park as the Director of Human Resources for 13 years overseeing all aspects of the human resources strategy and operations of the school. Trish directed a HR team and collaborated with senior leaders to align human resources strategy of talent management, succession planning, leadership development and change management with organizational goals.  Over Trish’s career span, she previously worked in the insurance and manufacturing (telecommunications) industry for several years.

Trish possesses a B.A. degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources from DePaul University in Chicago and has PHR certification as well.

John joins the Wyndemere team as the Director of Plant Operations, bringing over 25 years of experience in general contracting and a proven background in senior living plant operations management. With 15 years in the healthcare industry and extensive experience in construction management, John is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the community’s facilities and systems. He is passionate about ensuring a high level of resident satisfaction and looks forward to working closely with both staff and residents. Outside of work, John enjoys spending time with family, exercising, going on long walks, and indulging in his love for sports, music, and muscle cars.

Drew comes to Wyndemere with 20 years of healthcare experience specializing in geriatrics, urology, and gastroenterology. During his time in geriatrics, he helped to build and grow a geriatric medical practice. He went on to specialize in the areas of urology and helped to open another medical practice related to gastroenterology. He also has several years of teaching experience at the college level.

The area of healthcare he enjoys the most is in senior living, where he has worked for the last decade. Drew has been most recently working as the Nursing Services Manager at a local Assisted Living. Drew enjoys sharing his knowledge with residents, family members, health care associates and students.

Emily grew up in Carol Stream, IL and attended Northern Illinois University where she graduated with a master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology. She has worked in various healthcare settings for 13 years including long term care, senior living and home health as a director of rehabilitation, speech-language pathologist and, most recently, as a nursing home administrator in Illinois.  She has gravitated to opportunities where she can collaborate with others who each bring their unique skills and backgrounds together to create an exceptional customer experience

Sam Nano is a highly experienced executive with over three decades of leadership in the senior living and hospitality industries. Throughout his career, he has managed complex food and beverage operations, overseeing budgets as large as $35 million. Sam’s expertise spans profit and loss management, multi-unit operations, regulatory compliance, and team leadership. He is known for his ability to build and mentor strong teams, develop service and training standards, and enhance resident and guest satisfaction.

Currently, as the Director of Culinary Arts and Services at The Mather in Evanston, Illinois, Sam leads the culinary operations for multiple dining venues, including life care services. Under his leadership, he has successfully increased resident satisfaction and revenue through innovative initiatives such as themed dinners and happy hours. His previous roles include serving as the Food and Beverage Director at Kenwood by Senior Star in Cincinnati, where he improved operational efficiency and resident engagement.

As the Corporate Director of Food and Beverage for VI (formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt), Sam managed dining services across 10 communities nationwide. He played a pivotal role in standardizing practices, implementing corporate training programs, and negotiating key contracts, including the creation of a private wine label. Sam has also held various leadership positions in other prestigious organizations, consistently delivering exceptional results.

Sam is a certified dietary manager and holds numerous certifications from the Culinary Institute of America and the American Hotel & Lodging Association. His commitment to excellence and passion for creating memorable dining experiences have made him a respected leader in the industry.