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Our Team

We have a great team at Callahan Village Senior Living – guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. Contact us anytime, we would love to meet you!

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Tammy Huntley

Administrator

Tammy Huntley has been the Administrator at Callahan Village Retirement and Assisted Living since 2007 and on the Callahan campus since 2000. She started her career in healthcare in 1986 at a local SNF and there discovered her passion for seniors at an early age.

Tammy was born and raised in Roseburg, Oregon. She has been married since 1992, she is a mother of three, a grandmother of two and wholeheartedly believes that family is everything. When she is not in the office, you will find Tammy and her husband Bill on their pig farm with their Pug/Boston Terrier, Piper and their two American Corgi’s, Cash and Tuff. Tammy is a 4h leader and is enthusiastic about working with and empowering our youth to be the best they can be.

“You are braver than you believe, Stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A. A. Milne

Becky Benzel

Assistant Administrator

Becky came to Callahan Village Assisted Living and Retirement Cottages in 2012 and has worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. Her grandparents were a big part of her life growing up and she believes they were probably the greatest influence for choosing a career in senior living. She was born and raised in Oregon, loves all things Christmas and when she’s not working, she enjoys camping, taking sunny vacations and spending time with her family.

Leah Germond

Community Relations Director

Leah Germond has over 10 years’ experience working in the senior living industry. She has had a passion working with seniors as early as childhood when she would sing to the residents in nursing homes. Leah loves working with seniors and helping their families as they make the decision to move to an assisted living community.

Leah grew up in Douglas County and loves gardening and hiking waterfalls. She and her husband have seven children and eleven grandchildren. Family is a big priority for her.

“A happy heart makes a cheerful face.” -Proverbs

Julie Hegele

Wellness Director and RN

Julie came to Callahan Village as our Registered Nurse and Wellness Director in May of 2024. Julie started her nursing career in 2011 working in the Emergency Department and eventually transitioned to an ambulatory surgery clinic. Prior to being a nurse, Julie had a long career in management, graphic design, estate planning law and accounting. Julie was excited to come to Callahan Village as this position combined Julie’s years of experience prior to nursing with being a registered nurse. Julie will tell you this is the favorite nursing position of her career.

Julie has been bringing her boys Axel and Felix to work with her since starting her position, when they were just 10 weeks old. They have grown up here and the residents love having them around. They are the “Village Dogs” and are always so happy to brighten the day of residents and staff that frequently come and visit them.

When Julie and the boys aren’t at work, you can find them hanging out with Steve (awesome Hubby and Dad) and Julie’s beautiful daughter Emilie. They all love camping, kayaking, hanging out with family or just roughhousing in the back yard.

Aleasha Whittington

Resident Care Coordinator

Aleasha has been part of our team since 2013. Aleasha has held various positions within Callahan Village and is now the Resident Care Coordinator and in-house fashionista! Aleasha is a mother of two and enjoys exploring the outdoors, camping, and hunting with her family. When she’s not coordinating resident care, you will find her helping with activities. With a background in elder care, Aleasha’s experience stems from her childhood, influenced by her grandmother and aunt, who each operate adult foster homes.

Cynthia Vizcaino

Resident Care Coordinator

Cynthia specializes in developing and managing wellness plans, ensuring personalized, high quality care. She brings knowledge and compassion to her role, supporting both residents and their families. Outside of work, Cynthia is a proud mom, an avid Duck fan and can often be found cheering on her son at his soccer games.

Kayce Baker

Dining Services Director

Kayce Baker has been with Callahan Village since 2022 and the Dining Service Director since 2023. She started at the Village as Care Partner, then Med Tech and now Dining Services Director. Kayce has been in the culinary industry since 2014 and owns and operates her own home bakery. She is the mom to two amazing boys, a soccer mom with one son in competitive soccer, and Cub Scout den leader since 2019. Kayce loves all things food and prides herself in presenting not just food but a quality dining experience to our residents and loved ones.

Heather Tatum

Life Enrichment Director

Following a move to Wyoming to be closer to her kids and grandchildren, Heather has returned to Callahan Village. She brings a wealth of experience, having worked on the campus of Callahan Village and Callahan Court for over 20 years. Heather enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, the beach and anything to do with the great outdoors. We all enjoy hearing her laugh and can’t wait to share our new activities program with everyone. 

Bob Brooke

Maintenance Director

Bob came to Callahan Village in 2012 as our Executive Chef. He transitioned to Maintenance Director in 2020, allowing him to use his background in construction and fabrication. When he is not at work, he enjoys camping, supporting his grandchildren at their various sporting events, attending races and spending time with his family.

Kim Jordan

Administrator and Community Relations Director

Kim has been at Callahan Court Memory Care since 2000 and has been the Administrator since May 2008. Kim started her healthcare career after high school when she took a CNA course and worked in a skilled and long-term care setting for over a decade. When away from the community, you’ll find her with her family enjoying a day riding quads on the Oregon Dunes. Kim is a wife, a mother to Colton and Kelsey, and her 4 dogs (Mo, Swagger, Brodie and Sebastian). Kim is an avid gardener, loves reading, camping and just living a simple, happy life.

Rosemary Grandell

Business Office Manager

Rosemary joined Callahan Court Memory Care in April 2001 as the Business Office Manager. She has worked in the healthcare field since 1982, first as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary for four years and then as a Medical Records Director for fourteen years. She loves the interactions she has with the residents and their families.
She was born in Roseburg and has never desired to move out of the Pacific Northwest due to its’ beautiful mountains, trees, rivers, and lakes.
Rosemary enjoys spending time with family which includes her three little five pound chihuahuas (Chico, Chica and Peanut), camping, car rides in the beautiful mountains and of course she enjoys chocolate!

Kathi Jones

Dining Service Director

Kathi has been with Callahan Court since 2017, she started working in Health Care in 1990 working in various settings. When Kathi is not at work, she enjoys spending time with family, shopping the thrift stores for antique and vintage pottery, glass and porcelain and reselling on eBay. Kathi also enjoys the company of her Chihuahua/Boston terrier dog Bella.

Candi Butterfield

Resident Care Coordinator

Candi first started caregiving at Callahan Court in 2005. She has held many roles in her career here. She has been a caregiver, med tech, and the activity director, before taking the position as Resident Care Coordinator. Candi graduated from Western Oregon University, with a degree in Psychology. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, hiking, camping, and going on drives. Candi is an animal lover, having a very spoiled dog and four cats.

Taylor Stockwell

Maintenance Director

Taylor joined the Callahan Court team in April 2025. He was raised in Springfield, Oregon, along the McKenzie River, and graduated from Springfield High School. Afterward, Taylor studied at Lane Community College. In free time, Taylor enjoys fishing, hiking, and reading.