Leadership & Management

Creativity, innovation, & excellence driven by Tel Hai residents’ passion for life.

Committed to living the mission of Tel Hai every day as they serve residents, team members, guests, and each other, our Leadership & Management Teams are experts in their fields. Each of these highly-experienced professionals possess an in-depth knowledge of senior living issues today and a desire to inspire creativity, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

(Pictured: Seated left to right – Toni Balla, Alicia Guthrie, Sharon Canull, Katie Buck; Standing left to right- Jolene Weaver, Janice Williams, Scott Miller, Heidi Stoltzfus, Allyson Welsh, David Shenk, Cynthia Dallara, Scott Burkholder, Devon Reynolds, Keeli Looper, Karen Horning, David Hicks, Pauline Keetley)

Meet the Tel Hai Leadership Team

Dave Shenk

David Shenk MPA, NHA | President & CEO

Dave joined the Tel Hai team in 2016 as President and Chief Executive Officer. He reports to the Board of Directors and is responsible for the operations of all Tel Hai facilities, including hiring or supervising the hiring of all team members within various programs associated with Tel Hai Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries, the admission process to various facilities and strategic planning efforts. Previously the Executive Director of Souderton Mennonite Homes & Dock Meadows, Dave also previously served in executive leadership positions at Tandem Living (formerly Mennonite Home Communities) and Landis Homes Retirement Community. Having earned his bachelor’s degree in sociology from Eastern Mennonite University, Dave later got a master’s degree in public administration from Pennsylvania State University.

 

Sharon Canull

Sharon Canull | Chief Financial Officer

Sharon became part of the Tel Hai team in 1982, growing in responsibility from a Receptionist & Accounts Payable/Receivable, to Business Manager, to Director of Finance, and currently Chief Financial Officer. She is responsible for the development, execution, and control of the facility’s overall financial administration, general accounting policies and procedures, resident/patient business services, and financial and statistical reporting, including budget preparation. Sharon earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from Immaculata College and a master’s degree in nonprofit management from Eastern University. 

Karen Horning

Karen Horning BSW, MPC | Exec VP, Resident Services

Karen joined the Tel Hai team in 2017 and is responsible for the successful operation of the health care center, personal care, residential living facilities, culinary services, pastoral care and for ensuring high-quality resident care in accordance with our mission. After beginning career in long-term care at Tel Hai in the early 1980s, Karen served 22 years at Garden Spot Village during their development and growth, then returned to the Tel Hai family. Passionate about serving elders with excellence, Karen earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Millersville University and a master’s degree in professional counseling from Liberty University.

Heidi Erb Stoltzfus

Heidi Erb Stoltzfus CPA, CFRE | Exec VP, Mission Advancement

Heidi joined the Tel Hai team in 2020 and directs all campus-wide marketing, branding, and communication efforts to fulfill Tel Hai’s strategic goals and mission. She also serves as Tel Hai’s chief development officer. After beginning her career as a public accountant with Ernst & Young, Heidi then moved to private education, where she led successful campaigns to grow endowment and facilities for almost 26 years. Heidi served a term on Tel Hai’s Board of Directors in the ‘90s and has long had an interest in aging services. She earned her bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Rio Grande, her certified public accountant license in 1993, and certified fundraising executive certificate in 2008.

Keelie Looper

Keeli Looper SHRM-SCP | VP, Human Resources & Corporate Compliance Official

Keeli was added to the Tel Hai team in 2011 as Director of Volunteer Services. In 2015, she was promoted to Vice President and oversees the Human Resources department, benefits, employee engagement efforts, and ensures compliance with all employment law, governmental and legal requirements. Keeli also serves as Tel Hai’s Corporate Compliance Official and Civil Rights Coordinator. She received her bachelor’s degree in business management from Northeastern State University and her SHRM-SCP certification in 2017.

Scott Burkholder

Scott Burkholder PMP| VP, Facilities & Project Management

Scott became part of the Tel Hai team in 2022. He is responsible for providing leadership to the Facilities Services and Information Technology teams, as well as for forward-reaching capital projects and future campus development efforts. With more than 30 years of experience in the construction industry and over 12 years of experience serving the senior living market, Scott earned his master’s certificate in project management from Villanova University. He is certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) and is a certified LEED AP in Building Design & Construction.

Meet the Tel Hai Management Team

Our Management Team is composed of the Leadership Team and the following committed team members:

Toni Balla
Director of Purchasing

Katie Buck
Administrator, Residential Living

Katherine Clowney
Director of Nursing, Meadows Health Care Center

Cynthia Dallara
Administrator, Lakeview Personal Care

Alicia Guthrie
Director of Development

David Hicks
Director of Pastoral Care

Carol Hughes
Director of Therapy (Symbria)

Tim Kaiser
Director of Information Technology

Pauline Keetley
General Manager, Culinary Services (Cura)

Scott Miller
Director of Facilities Management

Devon Reynolds
Controller

Jolene Weaver
Director of Communications

Allyson Welsh
Director of Wellness & Resident Services

Janice Williams
Administrator, Meadows Health Care Center