Executive and Senior Leadership
Jim Bettendorf - President & Chief Executive Officer

A recognized leader and innovator in senior health care services, with nearly 40 years in the field, Jim was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of Vista Prairie Communities (VPC) in early 2016. He provides… Read More »
Anna Petersmeyer - Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer

Anna Petersmeyer is a visionary practitioner and leader in senior health services with more than 20 years in the field. In addition to her operational leadership for all communities within the organization, she also supe… Read More »
Dewey Pettit - Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Dewey Pettit brings nearly 30 years of financial management experience and a wide array of leadership and coaching to his role as Vista Prairie’s Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He is eager to be a part of … Read More »
Scott Hamman – Executive Vice President & Chief Administrative Officer

Scott Hamman was named to his new CAO role in June 2021, adding Organizational Risk Management and Organization Performance Excellence to his existing responsibilities in leading the Human Resources team, the role fo… Read More »
Jeff Smith - Vice President of Philanthropy & Advocacy

Growing up in a small town, Jeff learned the value of community. He tells stories of compassionate care and joy in all the communities that Vista Prairie serves. In the process he builds relationships with people and org… Read More »
Rachelle Strasburg - Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Rachelle Strasburg has a heart for service, a passion to transform aging services, and the experience to help our communities reach out to new residents. She joins Vista Prairie Communities as an 18-year veteran in sen… Read More »