SAINT JOHN'S LEADERSHIP TEAM
RENÉE ANDERSON
President & CEO
Renée joined Saint John’s in 1996 as Director of Finance, was named Vice President in 2001 and was promoted to President and CEO in 2011. She is also President of Saint John’s Communities Foundation. Renée serves on the Boards of LeadingAge Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Health and Educational Facilities Authority, Parasol Alliance and Industries for the Blind, and is a member of the Novare Consortium. She earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration with a major in accounting from the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Renée is a CPA and holds a Certificate of Achievement from the Department of Professional Development and Allied Studies, Programs on Aging and Long Term Care Nursing Administration from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Keshia Exum-Pryor
Chief People Officer
Keshia joined Saint John’s in 2018. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Cardinal Stritch University and a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee where she doubled majored in Marketing and Human Resources. She has over 15 years of human resources experience specializing in areas such as; employee relations, benefits, safety, payroll, FMLA and ADA to name a few. Also, she holds a certificate in Human Resources, she is certified with the Society of Human Resources Management as an HR Professional as well as the HR Certification Institute. Keshia is married to Sean Pryor and has two children, Brady and Paige.
Dan Lemminger
Chief Financial Officer
Dan joined Saint John's On The Lake in 2011. He previously spent 18 years with Extendicare Health Services, Inc., most recently as the Senior Director of Reimbursement Services. Dan, a CPA, also worked in the audit division of Arthur Andersen & Co. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dan is married with three children.
Matthew Loyd
Chief Operating Officer
Matthew joined Saint John’s in 2021 as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer. He brings to the role more than 24 years’ experience in not-for-profit senior living community leadership throughout the Midwest. Specifically, he has been at the forefront of the long term care “culture change” movement since the late 1990s and has advanced person-centered care practices in the organizations he has served. Matthew earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication Sciences and Gerontology, with an emphasis in Long Term Care Administration, from Kansas State University. He is married, with one daughter.
Erin Burke
Director of LifeStreams
Erin joined Saint John’s in 2019 as the organization’s Director of LifeStreams. She brings 25 years of background in theater, television and non-profit board work. Her most recent 7 years prior to joining the leadership team at Saint John’s On The Lake was in the financial industry. She is thrilled to be part of a creative team that accomplishes the mission of providing the seven dimensions of wellness to all of our residents and employees. Erin is a graduate from UWM Theater Conservatory with a specialization in Production and Stage Management. She holds a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Marian University.
Cathy Carr
Chief Philanthropy Officer
Cathy joined Saint John’s in 2020. She is responsible for raising funds for the Foundation, operations and capital projects. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Cathy joined Saint John’s with over 20 years’ experience in fund development and marketing in senior living communities. She is married with two children and enjoys spending time with family, volunteering and taking in the vibrant sports and cultural events offered in Milwaukee.
Melissa Geszvain
Director of Dining
Melissa joined Saint John’s in 2019. She has more than 33 years of experience in food service, 23 years of which was managing food service teams in retirement communities throughout the Milwaukee area. She earned her associate degree in Dietetics in May 1996 and completed her Certified Dietary Manager/ Certified Food Protection Professional (CDM/CFPP) in December 2020. Melissa is married and has two daughters. She enjoys spending time with family, volunteering at church and walking her two dogs.
Luci Klebar
Director of Sales and Marketing
Luci joined Saint John’s in 2011. She was previously a recruiter for a full-service staffing agency and has held various sales and marketing positions in staffing and training, post-secondary adult education and technology consulting. Luci earned her Bachelor of Arts from UW-Milwaukee in Economics.
Lawrence Wise
Director of Safety and Security
Lawrence joined Saint John’s in January of 2024 as the Security Manager. He was promoted to Director of Safety and Security in 2025. Lawrence leads all aspects of safety and security including training residents and the team on safety and security protocols. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and brings over 20 years of experience working in Law Enforcement, Asset Protection and Training. In his off-time, Lawrence loves to spend time with his family going on road trips, camping and spending time on their boat on Lake Michigan.
Maggie Monson
Director of Resident Services
Maggie began her career at Saint John’s in 2007. Her roles have included sales and marketing support, move coordination and project management. She has been involved in nearly every Tower resident’s move-in, and was instrumental in the apartment customization, construction and opening of the South Tower (2011) and North Tower (2020). She has also managed capital improvement projects such as the Central Tower Window Replacement and the Chapel Refresh. Maggie received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from UW-Milwaukee. She enjoys home improvement and is a big fan of Milwaukee Brewers baseball.
Dorie Petitt
Chief Clinical Officer
Dorie joined Saint John’s in October 2021 as the Director of Nursing Services and has transitioned into her current role as Chief Clinical Officer which includes overseeing the Rehabilitation and Wellness Departments. A nurse since 1996, she has her MSN from UW-Madison. She has extensive experience in acute care, clinic operations and home care. Her well-rounded background is a perfect complement to the diverse areas of practice she leads at Saint John’s. Dorie is married, with two children. She is a dog lover who enjoys the outdoors.
Jana Troutman-Miller
Director of Spiritual Services
The Rev. Troutman-Miller joined Saint John’s in 2014. She is an Episcopal priest in the Diocese of Milwaukee and serves as the Director of Spiritual Care at Saint John’s. In her 20-year career as a Chaplain, she has provided spiritual care in the areas of acute care, mom/babies, and mental health and addictions. She is a trained spiritual director, and is on the teaching faculty of the Haden Institute for Spiritual Direction in Ontario, Canada. Board certified with the Association of Professional Chaplains since 2004, Rev. Troutman-Miller has served the chaplaincy profession in a variety of different areas, currently serving on the Board of Directors for APC, where she is the former chair of the Professional Ethics Committee, and is the current chair of the BCCI Commission on Certification. Rev. Troutman-Miller is a member of the Standing Committee for the Diocese of Milwaukee. She holds a Master of Arts degree from Lincoln Christian Seminary and an Anglican Studies Certificate from Bexley Seabury Seminary.