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		Harvey Leffring, Chief Executive Officer Harvey Leffring assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of Peace Village in 2009. Prior to serving as CEO, Harvey served on the Board of Directors of Peace Village for six years, two as Treasurer and three as President. Throughout his career, Mr. Leffring has served as Vice President and Chief Information Officer for several major corporations, including DeVry Inc., Siegel Robert Automotive, Fannie May Candies and A.B. Dick Company. Harvey has a passion to create an enriching lifestyle here at Peace Village and leads his staff in providing a caring community and home for each and every resident. Mr. Leffring holds a Bachelors' degree from Central Michigan University and an MBA from Keller Graduate School. Harvey lives in Orland Park with his wife and two daughters.
		Roger Ellens, Chief Financial Officer Roger is a CPA and has over 10 years of financial management experience. He has experience in various industries including financial services, distribution, and non-profit. He has been with Peace Village since 2009. Roger has a degree in Accounting from Dordt College. He lives in Orland Hills with his wife and two boys.
		Cary Finucane, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Cary has over 25 years of Sales and Marketing experience. She spent most of her career in hospitality, working as a hotel Sales Manager and in the corporate housing industry as a Regional Sales Manager. Five years ago she joined the Senior Housing Industry as an Area Sales Manager for a national senior living company. She has been with Peace Village since 2008. Cary lives in nearby Orland Park with her husband and four children.
		Donna Koenes, Executive Assistant to CEO Donna has over 25 years of Executive Assistant experience. Most recently she spent over 18 years as the Assistant to the CEO of a privately-owned spice company in the South Suburbs of Chicago. She joined Peace Village in June, 2009. Donna is married with two grown children and resides in the Western Suburbs.
		Michael Nord, Director of Dining Services After receiving his culinary arts & business degree in Minnesota, Mike spent 4 years as a chef in a private country club followed by 10 years at an independent living retirement community serving as Director of Dining Services. During this time he started his own business creating and marketing a line of upscale refrigerated salad dressings for the retail industry. For the past 17 years, Mike has been a proud member of the Peace Village team where he is responsible for the operation of the Dining Services Department and the satisfaction of over 256 residents.
		Diane Oremovich, Health & Wellness Administrator Diane joined Peace Village in 2006 and has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She spent 25 years at Advocate Christ and Good Samaritan Hospitals in various nursing positions. She was Vice President at Behavioral Health Systems and Regional Lead Manager for United Behavioral Healthcare. She has served as a Vice President and Trustee at Peace Memorial Church, past President and Board Member at Peace Village and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Advocate Christ Hospital. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and Psychology, a Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, is licensed as a Nurse and as a Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Illinois and is Nationally Certified.
		Mike Ferguson, Director, Fund Development Mike joined the Peace Village team in 2009. He has over 20 years of experience in the human care and non-profit industry. Mike has experience working with individual donors in securing a variety of gifts for the organizations he has served. He has a bachelor's degree from Eastern Illinois University and a graduate degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Mike lives in Darien with his wife and two children.