Tami’s first contact with Vista Prairie Communities was in her time at Citizens Independent Bank, where she handled Vista Prairie’s accounts. Over the years, she watched Vista Prairie grow and came to love and feel ins… Read More »

Arianna Lyksett has developed her skills working for a number of organizations, but they all have one important unifying quality: They allowed her to devote her talent and energy to a cause she believes in. Her new posit… Read More »

A typical day for Kyle involves upgrading software on Vista Prairie computers, updating Java and Adobe products, setting up new computers, researching and purchasing new technology for the communities, and of course, fix… Read More »

Before joining Vista Prairie Communities, Reed built his hard work ethic and principles at a variety of companies. He began his professional career in Minneapolis as an Audit Associate for KPMG after obtaining his Mast… Read More »

Lori grew up in Fairmont Minnesota. She is married to Todd Weinke and they have five children and four grandchildren. During the summer months, the Weinkes enjoy weekend camping and kayaking at the various lakes in their… Read More »

Sally Kerfeld has spent the past 20 years working with people in her community, and her new role as Executive Director at Copperleaf exemplifies that service. Her passion for helping people started when she worked at Rid… Read More »

Natalie Seehausen is the Senior Regional Director & Executive Director of Garnette Gardens. Natalie was born and raised on a small farm in Redwood Falls. After high school, Natalie attended Rochester Community Coll… Read More »

Cal first started with Vista Prairie Communities in 2003 at Goldfinch Estates at our Fairmont Minnesota facility, in their Memory Care unit. In 2012, Cal moved to Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon Iowa as the Execu… Read More »

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Victoria grew up in Tipp City, Ohio.  She describes her hometown as "a community that has always strived to maintain its small town atmosphere. Downtown Tipp City is a charming area where people meet for coffee, to din… Read More »

Born and raised in northern Minnesota, Chris Carter found a passion for working with the senior population after leaving the field of higher education. She was told about Vista Prairie Communities by a former colleague a… Read More »

Cal first started with Vista Prairie Communities in 2003 at Goldfinch Estates at our Fairmont Minnesota facility, in their Memory Care unit. In 2012, Cal moved to Fieldcrest Assisted Living in Sheldon Iowa as the Execu… Read More »

Jessie Warburton, Executive Director of Keelson Harbour Senior Community in Spirit Lake, IA, is approaching a decade of service at Vista Prairie Communities. She’s been with Keelson Harbour since the very beginning, jo… Read More »

MJ Giovanette celebrated her first year anniversary as the Executive Director of Emerald Village in North Olmsted, Ohio on June 24th, 2014. As a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Ohio, with a BA in Soci… Read More »

Jenn has lived in Redwood Falls most of her life.  She is married to Jamison and they have three children, Jaden 13, Keelie 12, Ella almost 7, and are expecting the newest member of the Panitzke family in July of 2014.  … Read More »

Connie joined the Vista Prairie team six years ago as Director of Health Services at Windmill Ponds in Alexandria, Minnesota.  Connie began her work with seniors over 30 years ago with a summer job as housekeeping assi… Read More »

Mary Jo Hannasch has dedicated her career to improving the lives of seniors who suffer from memory loss. With over 25 years of experience working with Midwest seniors and dementia, Mary Jo has become a recognized expert … Read More »

Chrissy Elton joined Vista Prairie at Copperleaf in September, 2009 as the Memory Care Coordinator. Her history in Senior Living and Health care is extensive.  Following high school graduation, Chrissy began working a… Read More »