Faith joined the Timbers in 2004 as the Director of Marketing. In 2010 she was promoted to Executive Director. Varga manages all aspects of The Timbers' operations and management. In addition she is responsible for the Timbers' marketing and sales efforts. Prior to her work with The Timbers, Varga worked as marketing director for an independent and supportive living facility in Chicago. She has also served as CEO of a credit union.
The Timbers of ShorewoodIndependent, Assisted Living and Short-Term Stay Retirement Community
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Meet the staffFaith Ann Varga
Executive Director
"After helping my parents with the transition to a senior living community, I decided to change my career so I would be able to work with seniors every day. I love my job, and I love working with seniors."
Sharon Wuethrich
Leasing Coordinator
"I especially enjoy conducting tours with families and informing them of the benefits of living at the Timbers. I gain personal satisfaction when a new resident comes to me to say thank you and that he or she loves the lifestyle at the Timbers."
Joining the Timbers in 2004, Sharon is responsible for conducting tours of the Timbers with prospective families and preparing documents for leases. Prior to joining the Timbers she worked for Porter Cable TV in Valparaiso, Indiana. Shelly Goggins
Director of Activities
"I am deeply committed to the physical, mental and spiritual well being of not only the residents at the Timbers, but of older adults everywhere. I get a great deal of joy from seeing the seniors enjoying themselves, and my career is, and has always been, an outlet for my creative personality."
Shelly joined the Timbers in 2010 as Director of Activities. She arranges and facilitates events such as dances, holiday events, family picnics and many, many inter-generational gatherings, most open to the public. Doris Morgan
Business Manager
"My ability to bring financial accountability to the Timbers allows me to utilize my skills and experience to ensure that seniors are well taken care of, so they can sit back and enjoy their retirement at our community."
Doris has been with the Timbers since 2004 and has worked with seniors for more than 21 years. She is responsible for the overall financial management of the facility. Prior to joining the Timbers she worked as a Business Manager for a healthcare company. Morgan has worked as a certified nurse's assistant. She studied medical billing, nursing assistance, and accounting and business administration at Malcolm X College and the College of DuPage. Angela Torres
Housekeeping Supervisor
"I love to see the residents having a better quality of life and enjoying themselves at the Timbers. My goal is to help our senior residents be happy every day."
Angela was on staff and helped opened the Timbers in 2002. She is responsible for organizing the housekeeping and laundry departments to ensure the best possible service to the residents. Prior to joining the Timbers she taught catechism classes at San Callistus and Norte Dame Parishes in Chicago. John Kraske
Maintenance Coordinator
"The residents have great life stories to tell. I learn something new every day at the Timbers, and it makes me a better person and better at my job."
John has been with the Timbers since 2007 and is responsible for the upkeep of the building and grounds. Prior to joining the Timbers he worked as a local home builder and construction foreman for 16 years. Kraske holds a Emergency Medical Technician Ambulance (EMTA) certification and studied Fire Science at Joliet Junior College. Jodi Zableckis
Administrative Assistant
"I love gaining personal relationships with people I would have otherwise never met and hearing amazing first-hand stories about things I only knew about from history books. I consider the Timbers' residents and staff my second family."
Joining the Timbers in 2003, Jodi is responsible for assisting the management team and the residents with anything they may need. She has been working at the Timbers since she was 19 years old and is currently studying accounting at Joliet Junior College. Mandy Varga
Happiness Provider
"My mission in life is love and affection. And boy oh boy, do I get both
around here! I love the residents, and well, what can I say...they love me!
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Mandy, a shih tzu, (careful how you say that…) doesn’t face Monday mornings like the rest of us. She can’t wait to get to work! She accompanies Faith Varga, assistant executive director of The Timbers, who thinks every retirement community should have a pet. Of course, the minute she gets to work, Mandy (not Faith) takes a long morning nap followed by a nice long scratch. Gentle and sweet, Mandy gives the residents much happiness as she follows Faith through her day. When people are touring the Timbers, they say they hope little Mandy comes with the apartment. |