Meet the Team Behind the Mission

Tyler Gudex

Executive Director

Tyler has worked in senior living, specifically as an Administrator and Executive Director with Life Care Services® for over 13 years. He has spent the last 7 years at Eastcastle Place, as the Executive Director, overseeing day-to-day operations and ensuring residents’ needs are not only met but exceeded.

Lindsey Viegut

Associate Executive Director

Lindsey has been an Administrator at Eastcastle Place for 6 years and has 9 years of experience in senior living administration. In her role, she oversees healthcare operations for Eastcastle Place, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing great experiences and care.

Anna Landes

Director of Sales and Marketing

Anna has over 10 years of experience in senior living and has been with Eastcastle Place for 10 years. She leads sales and marketing efforts for independent living, helps prospective residents explore their senior living options, and coordinates a smooth pathway to residency at Eastcastle Place. She is the Director of Sales and Marketing.

Michael Brever

Philanthropy Director

Mike directs all fundraising activities at Eastcastle Place. He also assists in resident-driven volunteer activities and more. He has been with our team for 5 years and has 44 years of experience in senior management and nonprofit corporations.

Majarka Ford-Ziegelbauer

Hospitality Director

Majarka oversees the entire community’s food and beverage program, including in-house catering. Her aim is to provide residents with the best meal and service they’re able to. She has over 10 years of experience in resort management and over 20 years in hospitality.

Eric Peterson

Director of Facilities

Eric serves as Director of Facilities at Eastcastle Place, where he maintains a comfortable environment through maintenance, housekeeping, and landscaping services. He also ensures the safety and security of the grounds and buildings.

Jennifer McCuen

Director of Human Resources

She recruits, onboards, trains, maintains performance management and development, and covers employee benefits packages.

Teresa Jenkins

Director of Resident Services

Teresa has been a part of Eastcastle Place for the past 27 years. In her role as Director of Resident Services, she provides resident support, and front-desk staff support, and ensures that residents are living in an environment where all their needs are being met, physically, emotionally and spiritually.

Brad Sitzberger

Director of Finance

Brad has been at Eastcastle Place for 18 years, but his experience in senior living has lasted over 20 years. As Director of Finance, he provides financial reporting to various parties and oversees billing, payroll, and accounts payable.

Nicole Claas

Director of Social Services

Nicole has over 17 years of experience in senior living, with the last 6 years as Director of Social Services at Eastcastle Place. In this role, she provides care planning, discharge planning, and support to help meet psychosocial needs

Evan Riegler

Director of Community Life

As Director of Community Life, Evan is responsible for overseeing a well-rounded activities program, emphasizing the 8 dimensions of wellness. He loves impacting residents’ lives and creating memorable moments.

Tracy Lappin

Director of Nursing