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Our dedicated staff is committed to providing the very best in senior care for every resident at Villa St. Francis. Through our person-centered approach and mission-driven focus, we offer compassionate care for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents and their families.

“By creating a great place to work we create a great place to live.”

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Rodney Whittington

Chief Executive Officer

rwhittington@villasf.org

Mother, Traveler and Animal Lover “Working every day to create a better tomorrow.”

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Jackie Hollis, LNHA

Chief Operating Officer

jhollis@villasf.org

Chiefs & Royals fan who's been blessed with an amazing wife & kids. “It is not how much we do, but how much love we put in the doing.” Saint Mother Teresa

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Duke Ondieki, RN

Director of Clinical Operations

dondieki@villasf.org

Dad and former member of the US Army. Passionate about youth development and helping staff to grow.

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James Njoroge, RN

Director of Nursing

jnjoroge@villasf.org

"Our words are buttressed by our deeds, and our deeds are inspired by our convictions." - Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, CSC

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Taylor Lies, BSN, RN

Assistant Director of Nursing

tlies@villasf.org

Wife, mom of 4, and travel-lover - especially with the family in tow.

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Tiffany Howell-Clair

Director of Admissions & Community Relations

thowell@villasf.org

Storyteller, videographer, and Kansas City native.

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Kate McEnerney

Director of Integrated Marketing & Content Development

kmcenerney@villasf.org

Mom, lake girl, & KU basketball lover.

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Michelle Carlstedt

Director of Development

mcarlstedt@villasf.org

K-State superfan, Chiefs diehard, sports fanatic, food enthusiast and adventure seeker. "A vision without action is merely just a dream."

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Kendra Unruh

Director of Human Resources

kunruh@villasf.org

Autism awareness advocate, mom, wife, book lover, & avid concert goer.

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Rebecca Tadlock, SSD

Admissions Coordinator

rtadlock@villasf.org

17 years of loving, serving, and laughing with Villa St. Francis residents.

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Verna Jones

Director of Activities

vjones@villasf.org

Chiefs lover & proud Taekwondo Mom of a 11 year old Black Belt. "If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life!"

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Priscilla Salinas

Life Enrichment Director

psalinas@villasf.org

“The intelligent way to be selfish is to work for the welfare of others.” - The Dalai Lama

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Debbie Szyniszewski, LBSW

Director of Social Services

dszyniszewski@villasf.org

Proud husband, dad, and grandpa.

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Jeff Kyle

Director of Facilities

jkyle@villasf.org

Musician, Harley-lover, devoted dad & grandpa.

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Mike Whetstone

Director of Transportation

mwhetstone@villasf.org

Husband, dad, chef, and Lakers fan.

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Adonnys B. Jordan, CDM CFPP

Director of Dining

ajordan@villasf.org

Lover of warm-weather travels, being active, & spending time with family. "Improvement requires continuous effort." - Dalai Lama

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Kristie Onkoba, LPN

Director of Quality Improvement & Risk Assessment

konkoba@villasf.org

"I believe when people are cared for, respected and know compassion, they see the face of God and their souls are 'straightened out.'"

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Maureen A. Kelly, M.A. Theology

Director of Spiritual Health

mkelly@villasf.org

dedicated staff

Our dedicated staff is committed to providing the very best in senior care for every resident at Villa St. Francis. Through our person-centered approach and mission-driven focus, we offer compassionate care for the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents and their families.

Rodney Whittington

Jackie Hollis, LNHA

Duke Ondieki, RN

James Njoroge, RN

Taylor Lies, BSN, RN

Tiffany Howell-Clair

Kate McEnerney

Michelle Carlstedt

Kendra Unruh

Rebecca Tadlock, SSD

Verna Jones

Priscilla Salinas

Debbie Szyniszewski, LBSW

Jeff Kyle

Mike Whetstone

Adonnys B. Jordan, CDM CFPP

Kristie Onkoba, LPN

Maureen A. Kelly, M.A. Theology

YOUR NEXT STEP.

Come see first hand why Villa St. Francis is the preferred nursing center in Kansas City. Explore our facility, meet with residents, or speak with our Admissions Coordinator. We are here to answer any questions you may have, so we can help you find the best in senior care.

ABOUT US

Sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas, Villa St. Francis Catholic Care Center provides long term care, short term rehabilitation, and skilled memory care to those in need, regardless of their financial means.

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