Meet Our Team
Greg Roderick, President & CEO
Greg has worked in the senior housing industry at senior or executive level capacity since 1989. He has held management, marketing and finance positions with industry leaders including Holiday Retirement Corp., Regent Assisted Living, Inc. and Health Resources, Inc. He has held numerous positions including Regional Manager; Regional Marketing Director; Corporate Marketing Director; Vice President of Operations; and, Chief Financial Officer. Greg is a third generation senior housing member in an owner/operator capacity. Mr. Roderick attended the University of Oregon.
Don Harris, Chief Operating Officer
Don Harris began his senior housing management experience with Holiday Retirement Corp. in 1999 where he held a variety of executive level positions including Executive Vice President and was directly responsible for accounting, operations, marketing, maintenance, IT and other essential functions over his 11 year career at HRC. Prior to HRC, Mr. Harris was the owner of a large Certified Public Accounting company in Salem, Oregon. Mr. Harris enjoys spending time with his children. He and his family are active members of the community and with local charities.
Elizabeth Comfort, Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth joined Frontier Management in February 2013. She began her career in senior living in 2009 as the CFO for a non-profit, continuing care retirement community in Newberg, OR. Prior to joining the senior living industry, Elizabeth was the Finance Director for the City of Newberg and the City of West Linn. She holds a BA in Organizational Leadership and an MBA in Business Administration from George Fox University in Newberg, OR. She also holds an AA in Business Administration and an AA in Marketing from SUNY Broome Community College in Binghampton, NY.
Matthew Dunham, Executive Vice President, Client & Government Relations
Matthew has been working in the senior housing industry since 1997 in human resources and operations management capacities. He previously worked for Regent Assisted Living, Inc. and Health Resources, Inc. He also has five years experience in the retail operations and human resources management field. Mr. Dunham is a graduate from the University of Montana with a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis on Marketing.
William Swearingen, Vice President, Marketing and Sales
William joined Frontier Management in May 2010. He began his career in senior housing in 1993 where he held Director of Marketing and Sales positions for prominent retirement, assisted living, and skilled nursing organizations in Washington State. During his career he advanced to corporate leadership positions where he developed training protocol, ad campaigns, market position strategies and has a strong track record of success in mentoring successful marketing and sales teams. William holds a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration from University of Oklahoma , Norman, Oklahoma.
Dean Showalter, CPA, Controller
Dean has worked in the senior housing industry since 1992. Before joining Frontier Management, LLC, he served as controller for Health Resources, Inc. Mr. Showalter is a graduate of Portland State University and has extensive experience in health care accounting for skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities and congregate care retirement communities.
Michelle Cushing, Senior Accountant
Michelle joined Frontier Management in September 2012. Prior to joining Frontier, she has held Senior Accountant positions for companies in the Portland metro area. Michelle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.
Colleen Papp, Regional Vice President
Colleen joined Frontier Management, LLC in December 2010. She has worked in the senior housing industry since 1998. Prior to joining Frontier Management, LLC, she held the Executive Director position in assisted living, memory care, and retirement communities in Oregon, California, and Tennessee. Colleen holds an Associate's Degree in Nursing from Memphis State University and is a licensed Administrator in Oregon and California.
Barbara Dunaway, Regional Vice President
Barbara joined Frontier Management in January 2011 and began her career in senior housing in 2003. Barbara brings extensive Sales & Marketing, Operations and Management experience. Prior to joining Frontier Management, Barbara held the Director of Sales & Marketing position at assisted living communities in the Collinsville, Illinois area. Barbara attended Southwestern Illinois College, Belleville, Illinois, and Errickson School of Aging Studies, University of Maryland, Baltimore, where she earned a Certification in Continuous Quality Improvement and Operational Excellence.
Ron Baker, Area Manager
Ron has more than twenty-five years of senior housing and healthcare experience in operations management with Epoch Senior Living, Regent Assisted Living, Inc., Eskaton Properties and Alta Bates Corp. Mr. Baker has held positions of General Manager, Executive Director, Regional Vice President, and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Baker is a graduate of Pepperdine University with a Masters Degree in Business Administration in their Presidents and Key Executive Program.
Michael Hickey, Area Manager
Michael Hickey joined Frontier Management as an Area Manager in October 2012. He has been the Executive Director at Edmonds Landing since April 2000 and continues to oversee that community in addition to his role as Area Manager. He began his career in senior care in 1982 working in the social services capacity at various health care facilities in Washington. Michael brings extensive experience in resident care, business management, and marketing along with proven leadership skills to Frontier. Michael is a Certified Trainer for Dementia Specialty Training and Mental Health Specialty Training in the state of Washington, a Certified Volunteer Support Group Facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Washington.
Julie Taylor, Area Manager
Julie joined Frontier Management as an Area Manager in January 2013. She has worked as an Executive Director at several Frontier communities since 2008 and continues to serve as Executive Director at Gilman Park Assisted Living in addition to her role as Area Manager. Julie began her career in Senior Living in 2003 working as Executive Director at several communities in the Portland metropolitan area. Julie was awarded the OHCA Leadership Awared in 2005 and the Innovative Program and Approvement Award in 2012. She is also ther recipient of the Frontier Managment Executive Director of the Year Award for 2012. She holds an AAS in Healthcare Management, is tranined in the Best Friends approach to memory care, and is a certified Oregon administrator.
Marietta Luman, Regional Nurse
Marietta joined Frontier Management in September 2006 as the Director of Nursing Services for a Frontier Management assisted living community and became a Regional RN in December 2008. Prior to joining Frontier Management she managed an occupational medical center for a manufacturing company and was the RN for a rehabilitation center. Marietta holds a degree from Linn Benton Community College in Albany, Oregon, is a Registered Nurse and a Certified Audiology Technician.
Donald Gill, Regional Nurse
Donald joined Frontier Management in January 2013. Prior to joining Frontier, he worked as a Health and Wellness Director and Director of Nursing for senior living communities in the Portland Metro area. Donald has also served as a Registered Nurse with the Los Angeles County Health Department and a State Surveyor for the Department of Human Services in Oregon. He attended Cal State University-Northridge and has a AA Registered Nurse degree from the Los Angeles County School of Nursing in California.
Leona Ciechanowski, Human Resource Director
Leona joined Frontier Management in December 2003. She previously held human resources positions with Strategic Simulations, Fairchild Semiconductor and Casto Travel in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has an extensive background in human resources and operational fields. Leona attended State University of New York at Morrisville, Norwich, New York and earned a certificate in Human Resources Management from University of California Santa Cruz, San Jose, California.
Brittany Wick, Administrative Assistant
Brittany joined Frontier Management in March 2013. Prior to joining Frontier she was a Kindergarten teacher in Sherwood, OR. Brittany also worked as Head Teacher for a learning center in Newberg, OR. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Writing Literature from George Fox University in Newberg, OR.
Charity McInnis, Staff Accountant – Health Care
Charity joined Frontier Management in August 2004 after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration – Accounting from Oregon State University. In August of 2005, she became the Health Care Staff Accountant for skilled nursing facilities. Prior to working at Frontier Management she worked as a Travel Agent while attending college.
Peggy Erick, Staff Accountant
Peggy joined Frontier in November of 2007. Prior to working as one of our staff accountants, she has held Business Office Manager and Admissions positions as well as various corporate level posts with both Avamere Health Services and Touchmark Living Centers.
Kimberly Fetche, Staff Accountant
Kim joined Frontier Management in April 2008 as a staff accountant. Kim earned a Bachelor of Arts in Foreign Languages from Portland State. Prior to joining Frontier, Kim worked in the Property Management industry for thirteen years.
Michelle Powers, Staff Accountant
Michelle joined Frontier Management in March 2008. Prior to working as one of our staff accountants, she has held the position of Business Office Manager in Portland and various administrative positions for the city of Aspen, Colorado.
Stephanie Miller, Staff Accountant
Stephanie joined Frontier in February 2009. Prior to her staff accounting position Stephanie has held similar positions in accounting and customer service at other companies.
Dawn Fonville, Staff Accountant
Dawn joined Frontier Management in September 2011. Prior to joining Frontier Management, she was the owner/operator of a resort in Washington State as well as a bookkeeper for an independent grocer in the Portland area.
Amanda Moore, Staff Accountant
Amanda joined Frontier Management in August 2012. Prior to joining Frontier, she held accounting and office positions in the Portland area. Amanda holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Finance and a minor in Public Policy and Administration from Western Oregon University, Monmouth, Oregon.