Robert Conte
Executive Director
With 20 years’ experience in hospitality, Robert’s number one priority as Executive Director at All Seasons Ann Arbor is to support all areas of the operation to ensure the highest possible level of resident safety and satisfaction. Robert says a passion for meeting and interacting with new people, plays a big role in why he loves his work at All Seasons. A native Michigander, outside of work he particularly enjoys exploring the local area with his daughter. In life, he says, he believes in working hard to be fair and honest, always working to do the right thing; he says, “Be the very best you can be, every day.”
JACQUELINE REARDON
BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER
Coming to All Seasons Rochester Hills with 7+ years’ experience in property management, hospitality, and customer service, Jacqueline Reardon is responsible for overseeing daily business operations, assisting with resident inquiries, and providing support to co-workers and staff. At All Seasons, Jacqueline enjoys being part of a team dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming, and fun community for residents. She especially appreciates the opportunity to get to know residents and interact with them on a daily basis. Originally from Detroit, outside of work Jacqueline values time with family and friends. Other passions include travelling, playing ice hockey, and racing sailboats. In life and work, she finds inspiration and guidance in the words of Eleanor Roosevelt: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.”
Staci A. Tripolsky
Director of Sales & Marketing
Longtime Ann Arbor resident Staci Tripolsky brings over 15 years’ marketing experience and over 10 years in Senior Healthcare to her role of Director of Sales & Marketing at All Seasons. Her daily responsibilities in the community include establishing referral-based relationships with current and potential new residents, serving as brand champion for the community, educating potential residents on the many benefits of choosing All Seasons, and leading a team of Sales Counselors. Staci carries a deep sense of respect for residents’ personal histories and loves listening to their stories. Outside of work, Staci can usually be found reading historical fiction, traveling or baking. Her guiding principle is “lead the way you want to be led” and her favorite quote comes from John C. Maxwell: “A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.”
Heather Hischke
Sales Counselor
Originally from Sawyer, MI, Heather Hischke has over 17 years’ experience in the Hospitality industry focusing on catering and sales, including her role as Sales Counselor here at All Seasons. Heather’s daily responsibilities include building relationships with current and prospective residents and their families. She is focused every day on showcasing the community, specifically the enriched lifestyle that makes it so unique. As a natural people person, getting to know residents’ stories is a fulfilling, rewarding aspect of her role.Outside of work, Heather enjoys reading historical fiction, finding new recipes to cook, planning her next vacation, and spending time with her three nieces. Her guiding principle is “Approach every day with the power of knowledge and kindness.” A quote that inspires her is “Don’t count the days, make the days count.” — Muhammad Ali
Jennifer Senior
Director of Life Enrichment
As Director of Life Enrichment, Jennifer puts her 13+ years of experience in senior living to work planning, facilitating, and evaluating an expansive variety of enrichment programs offered at All Seasons Ann Arbor. Always eager to ensure residents' physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, and emotional needs are being met, she works hard to implement well-rounded exciting and innovative programs that offer socialization opportunities, as well as activities focused on wellness, education, and recreation. Committed to maintaining an open and cooperative relationship with both residents and family members, Jennifer takes particular pride in addressing the interests and abilities of individual residents, encouraging them to retain their normal rhythms and routines. Asked why she loves her work, Jennifer relates, “Activities planning is more than providing fun and games. These activities truly enrich lives, helping people live longer and better. Seniors have so much to give; they should continue activities they love–and live life to the fullest.” Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys traveling, movies, and going to concerts. A mother of three, Jennifer, originally from California, loves being with family and friends. And, as a new grandmother, time with her grandson is a top priority! In life, Jennifer has three guiding principles: self-worth, engagement, and purpose. As for her role on the ream, her motto is: “It's not about who you impress, it's about who you impact.”
Ismael Sidibe
General Manager of Dining
With over 15 years’ experience in the food service and senior living industries, Ismael Sidibe, General Manager of Dining Room at All Seasons Ann Arbor, works closely with the All Seasons leadership team to ensure a consistently great dining experience for the residents, in terms of both food options and atmosphere, which means paying close attention even to the smallest of details. In his role, he believes strongly in teamwork; by teamwork, he means not just working well as a team, but also through empowering team members to take on responsibility, and encouraging a respectful workplace, such that team members have opportunities to grow on-the-job and personally, as well. Ismael quotes Julie Payette, former Governor General of Canada, who said, “I’m a firm believer in the power of teamwork, and the absolute necessity of a solid support structure.” Originally from Guinea, in West Africa, Ismael says his greatest pleasure at work is knowing he’s making a difference in the residents’ day. When he’s not at work he loves spending time with his family, especially attending his sons’ sporting events.
John H. Riling IV
Executive Chef
John H. Riling IV brings 17+ years’ experience to his role as Executive Chef at All Seasons Ann Arbor. In his work, John says his top focus is on providing amazing food for residents, while teaching staff new forms of cooking methods – and maintaining a happy work environment. His guiding principle is that cooking should be fun, and food should enrich the soul. He says, simply, “I love making people happy through food.” Born in Detroit, but raised in Riverview, MI, John, who says the motto he lives by is “Start Strong, Finish Strong” spends his spare time with his wife and kids on fun outings like camping in the family RV and going to Michigan football games.
Jason Kohler
Executive Vice President, Senior Living
Born and raised in Flint, Jason Kohler has worked in Senior Living and adjacent industries for over 18 years. Since 2003, he has been involved in nearly every facet of senior care, including Independent and Assisted Living, Memory Care, and more. Jason’s prior experience in the Hospitality industry was incredibly helpful when refocusing his career on Senior Living. In his current role, his day-to-day involvement at the community primarily involves helping to support the work that happens in the field, spending quality time in the communities whenever possible. Jason is energized by serving others and loves making a resident’s day whenever and however he can. Outside of work, he plays competitive billiards and also enjoys snowboarding, working out, and spending time with family and friends. His guiding principle is “Take care of your associates. In turn, they will take good care of the residents, and the rest will take care of itself.” A quote that inspires him is, “Whether you think you can, or think you cannot, you’re right.” - Henry Ford
Adam Snyder
Senior Vice President of Operations, Senior Living Division
Originally from Lancaster, PA, Adam Snyder has been involved in Senior Living since 2003. He now oversees the day-to-day operations for all Beztak Senior Living communities. Adam enjoys interacting with people every day and helping brighten lives. He has a passion for tackling issues and finds brainstorming and implementing new solutions very rewarding. Outside of work, Adam loves attending his kids’ sporting events, golfing, hiking, and fishing.
Joe Del Serrone
Senior Director of Brand Management
Joe Del Serrone was born in Michigan and raised in Italy, where he began his career in hospitality over 20 years ago. His experience includes cruise ships, luxury hotels and apartment management. Joe has worked in Senior Living since 2014, currently leading world-class brand initiatives to ensure a consistent and compelling brand experience globally across the All Seasons communities. Joe enjoys getting to know people and strives to make a positive difference in the lives of residents and team members. When not at work, Joe enjoys cooking, Italian music, travel and quality time with family and friends.
Daniel Novak
Corporate Director of Food and Beverage, Senior Division
Daniel Novak, a native Detroiter, has been working in management, food service, and senior living for over 20 years. His day-to-day responsibilities include working with our culinary teams developing dining programs, setting and maintaining standards, verifying food safety compliance and ensuring quality. Dan treats each day as an opportunity to exceed our residents expectations by creating a spectacular dining experience from start to finish inclusive of food, ambiance, décor and service. When not at work, he enjoys cooking for family and friends, dining out trying new restaurants, and fishing and spending time at his cottage in Northern Michigan.
Michael MacDonnell
Corporate Director of Sales and Marketing - Beztak and All Seasons Senior Living Portfolio
Having spent 16 of his over 18 years’ industry experience in related and relevant positions, Michigan native Michael MacDonell is responsible for oversight of the Beztak and All Seasons Senior Living salesforce as a whole. This includes active involvement in the success and optimization of all phases, from prospective-resident through to move-in. Michael particularly enjoys working with his team to engage with prospective residents and their families to discover how to best meet the individual needs of each. Outside of work, Michael stays busy helping his wife raise their two young boys. In addition to spending time with his family, he also enjoys playing music and bike riding. One of his chief guiding principles is “take ownership in everything you do.” A quote that inspires him is “We can all make a difference in the lives of others in need, because it is the most simple of gestures that make the most significant of differences.” — Miya Yamanouchi
Natalie Stringer
Director of Artistic and Intellectual Planning
Originally from Washington D.C., Natalie brings over ten years’ experience in performing arts, nonprofit administration, and arts conference programming and producing to her role. As Director of Artistic and Intellectual Planning, she is responsible for curating and overseeing the artistic and educational programs for the All Seasons senior communities in MI, AZ, and FL. More specifically, Natalie actively conceptualizes, develops, maintains, and controls the vision, venue, and content that shapes the artistic, educational, and cultural programming of the All Seasons communities. Natalie believes there’s no better feeling than witnessing a room of strangers form an innate bond because of a shared art experience. When not working, she enjoys travel, exploring the outdoors, writing, and seeing as many new performers as she can. A quote that inspires her is “The purpose of art is to lay bare the questions that have been hidden by the answers.” (James Baldwin).