Staff
Our staff professionals include licensed practical nurses and registered nurses; certified nursing assistants; physical, recreational and occupational therapists; and a medical doctor.
Many of our certified nursing assistants received their degrees through a program developed by the University of Alaska Southeast and began their careers at Wildflower Court as well-supervised student interns.
Itinerant professionals also schedule regular visits.
Staff Directory
Ruth Johnson, Administrator
Supervises management staff and oversees all facility functions.
907-463-8712
Email : rjohnson@wildflowercourt.org
Anne Thibodeau, Chief Financial Officer
Supervises accounting staff and oversees all accounting functions.
907-463-8732
Email : athibodeau@wildflowercourt.org
Zak Fisher, Facility Director
Supervises custodial, maintenance, kitchen, inventory, and dietary departments.907-463-8763
Email : zfisher@wildflowercourt.org
Kirk Elmore, Human Resources Director
Responsible for new hire process and orientations, HR files and reports, and tracks new hire training. Supervises Activity Aides, attends resident council meetings, and creates monthly outline of activities for residents.
907-463-8718
Email : kelmore@wildflowercourt.org
Emily Merli, Director of Nursing
Supervises all nursing and rehabilitation staff. Monitors and provides staff education/training.
907-463-8794
Email : emerli@wildflowercourt.org
Sharon Woodward, Director of Social Services
Coordinates admissions/discharges, handles resident and family issues/grievances, and advocates for residents.
907-463-8740
Email : swoodward@wildflowercourt.org
Heidi Frank, Activities Director
Supervises Activity Aides, attends resident council meetings, and creates monthly outline of activities for residents.907-463-8725
Email : hfrank@wildflowercourt.org
Office Manager and Resident Trust
David K. Anderson, 907-463-8710
Provides administrative support to all staff, manages resident trust accounts, greets visitors, directs mail, maintains website.
Charge RN
Jamel Shaffner, 907-723-9982
Coordinates with doctors for medications, evaluations, and doctor’s orders.
Charge RN
Adrienne Pierce, 907-723-9982
Coordinates with doctors for medications, evaluations, and doctor’s orders.
Custodial Services Manager
Tony Nelson, 907-463-8719
Oversees housekeeping, laundry, and custodial services and staff.
Dietitian
Teresa Reynolds, 907-463-8754
Develops weekly menu and tracks dietary health of residents.
Health Information Manager
Hazel Early, 907-463-8799
Maintains all resident medical records.
Health Unit Coordinator
Loretta Burruss, 907-463-8722
Schedules and coordinates resident appointments, pick-ups, and drop offs.
Infection Prevention/QAPI Nurse
Carrie Lee Miller, 907-463-8715
Oversees infection prevention, nursing staff development/education, and quality improvement.
Kitchen Supervisor
907-463-8729
Oversees kitchen staff and daily operations.
Maintenance Manager
Dave Anderson, 907-463-8739
Oversees all repairs and maintenance of building and equipment for the facility.
Occupational Therapist
Linda Newman, 907-463-8724
Plans and supervises resident rehabilitation in activities of daily living.
Physical Therapist
Christian Pankhurst, 907-463-8720
Plans and supervises resident rehabilitation and provides physical therapy.
Payroll Accountant
Sharon Mitchell, 907-463-8749
Responsible for payroll and related accounting.
Rehab Aide
Brenda Johnson, 907-463-8721
Provides rehab to residents.
Resident/AP Accountant
Peggy MacInnis, 907-463-8731
Responsible for facility billing, resident trust accounts, and tracks daily census.
Resident Care Coordinator/MDS RN
Brandie Johnson, 907-463-8714
Manages resident care plans and tracks overall health of residents.
Social Work Associate
Melissa Elmore, 907-463-8776
Assists Director of Social Services and coordinates admissions/discharges of residents.
Speech Therapist (Under contract)
Jeff Von Rekowski, 907-463-8705
Resident Speech therapist.
Supply Clerk
Miles Finley, 907-463-8728
Inventory control for nursing and administrative supplies.