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Our Team
Jay Brooks
Executive Director/ Nursing Center Administrator
jbrooks@brethrencarevillage.org
Jay Brooks is originally from the Rochester area of upstate New York. Jay started his career working with the elderly as a Music Therapist. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Therapy with a minor in Psychology from the State University College in Fredonia, New York. After working as an Activities Director, Jay decided to go into the administrative end of the long term care services industry. He obtained a Masters in Health Services Administration from The University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas, Jay lived and worked in Kansas for 10 years as an Administrator for two different long term care facilities before moving to Ohio. He has lived here in Ohio since 1999. During that time he has served as the Executive Director for Brethren Care Village here in Ashland.
Andy Harpster
Director of Housing/ Director of Development
aharpster@brethrencarevillage.org
Andy holds an Associates Degree in Applied Business from North Central State College. Andy started his career working in a long term care facility in 1998 at Brethren Care Village. Andy has held various positions in his past 9 years of employment including; Director of Facilities, Independent Living Manager, and currently Director of Housing. Andy's community commitments include; Past President of Lions Club, Past Chairman of the Board for Salvation Army of Ashland, and past member of the City of Ashland Strategic Planning Process Committee.
Dann Simmons, R.N.
Director of Admissions, Nursing Center
dsimmons@brethrencarevillage.org
Dann, a native of Ashland, began his nursing career at Brethren Care Village in 1980. He received his R.N. degree from Med Central College of Nursing and Ohio State University in 1990 and his Gerontological Nurse Specialist Certification in 1995. Dann has a wide variety of health care experience. He possesses a wealth of knowledge in long term care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services and their correlation with Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance coverage. Recipient of the Ashland Area Chamber of Commerce 2007 Customeer Service of the Year Award, he realizes the importance of providing the best health care sevices possible. Dann will make sure your transition onto the campus will be as smooth, comfortable and efficient as possible. Dann and his family reside in Ashland.
Camille Garbash
Marketing/ Community Services Coordinator
cgarbash@brethrencarevillage.org
Camille is originally from Van Wert, Ohio. She moved to Ashland in 1994 and has made Ashland her home. Camille has advertising and marketing experience through her work with the Ashland Times Gazette as an Advertising Executive. She has also held the position of Co-Manager while working for a national clothing retailer. Camille has long term care experience working for 5 ½ years as an Administrative Assistant in a long term care facility. Camille joined the Brethren Care Village staff as Marketing/Community Service Coordinator in March 2008.
Mindy Scurlock
Director of Bradford Houses and Bloomfield Cottages
mscurlock@brethrencarevillage.org
Mindy has worked at Brethren Care Village since 1999. She began her career here as a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA) at the Nursing Center where she joined various committees focusing on Alzheimer/Dementia residents and became involved in improving resident's quality of life. Mindy has continued her education through training workshops and seminars specializing in long term care. In 2005, she worked as the Scheduling Coordinator for one year at the Nursing Center and then took the position as Bradford House Coordinator in 2006. Mindy accepted the 2007 AOPHA Excellence in Service Best Practice for Assisted Living Award in September 2007. In December 2007, Mindy was promoted as the Director of Bradford House.
Makalah Bays
Assistant Director of Housing
mbays@brethrencarevillage.org
Makalah began working at Brethren Care Village in 2006 as an Administrative Assistant. In 2008 she was promoted to Assistant Director of Housing where she oversees the daily operations of Brookwood Place. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University in 2005 and in 2009 underwent training to become a Certified Aging Services Professional through the University of North Texas.
Carrie Harpster, MGS, LNHA
Assistant Administrator, Nursing Center
charpster@brethrencarevillage.org
Carrie Harpster graduated from Miami University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Carrie continued her studies at Miami and in 2006 earned a Master of Gerontological Studies degree with a focus in long-term care administration. Carrie spent time at Brethren Care Village as an intern in the summer of 2005 and as an Administrator-in-Training following graduation. Carrie has experience in independent, assisted, and nursing home administration. Carrie joined the Brethren Care Village staff as the Nursing Home Assistant Administrator in December of 2007.
Anna Smith, M.B.A.
Director of Human Resources
asmith@brethrencarevillage.org
Anna began working at Brethren Care Village in December 2004 as an Administrative Assistant. In 2005, she was promoted to Human Resources Specialist where she worked until 2007. Anna currently holds the position of Brethren Care Village's Director of Human Resources. Anna is a lifelong resident of Ashland and completed her BS in Education from Ashland University in 2003. In 2008, she completeted her MBA in Executive Management, with a specialization in Human Resources from Ashland University. She also is a member of Delta Mu Delta and a graduate of Leadership Ashland Class of 2009.
Brethren Care Village is proud of it's leadership team, representing many years of experience in the field of senior care and services.
