Jill Vitale-Aussem serves as President & CEO of Christian Living Communities, a Colorado-based, not-for-profit, faith-based organization serving more than 3,000 older adults and their families through its 23 owned and managed communities located in six states as well as its services of adult day, home care and consulting.

Jill has over twenty years of experience leading nursing homes, assisted living and life plan communities. Prior to joining Christian Living Communities, she served as President and CEO of The Eden Alternative, an international non-profit organization focused on creating quality of life for older people and their care partners. She is a licensed nursing home administrator and a Reframing Aging facilitator.

Jill is the author of Disrupting the Status Quo of Senior Living: A Mindshift and speaks internationally on topics including ageism, leadership and culture change.

Bryon E. Childs, CPA, MBA, Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer for Christian Living Communities, was hired in 2007. He is responsible for the financial operations of the CLC Organization. Mr. Childs received his BA in Economics from the Indiana University and received his MBA in Corporate Strategy from Vanderbilt University. From 2004 – 2007 Mr. Childs was the Assistant Controller and Director of Finance for Quiznos Corporation in Denver, Colorado. From 2001 – 2004 he served as the Controller for Discount PC International in Centennial, Colorado. From 1999 – 2001 Mr. Childs marketed and sold investments for Edward D. Jones in Denver and from 1989 – 1998 he served as Controller for Buyers Healthcare Cooperative in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Childs served as the Treasurer on the Board of Directors for DenverWorks. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Colorado Society of Certified Public Accountants. In 2017 Mr. Childs completed the LeadingAge Larry Minnix Leadership Academy.

Pam Sullivan, Vice-President of Strategy and Communications, joined the team in 2004 in the Donor Relations department. Since then, she has held various positions include Donor Relations Director, Executive Director of Marketing and Vice-President of Engagement. Pam is responsible for internal and external communications, branding and brand messaging, crisis communication and guiding and supporting strategic initiatives. She is a “go to” in figuring out new projects and building a work flow. Pam holds BS degrees in Speech Communication and Journalism from the University of Northern Colorado. She was part of the team that created the South Denver Care Continuum (SDCC) bringing care providers together to improve care transitions and is currently working on Dementia Inclusive, a dementia education portal for the business community. Prior to joining CLC/Cappella, Pam had a 13 year broadcast journalism career as a reporter, anchor, producer and concluding as the Assignment Manager at KUSA in Denver.  She earned several recognitions including two Heartland Emmy Awards. Additionally, she served many years as a volunteer coordinator for the Korean Heritage Camp, one of 10 culture camps through Colorado Heritage Camps for Adoptive Families.

Jeff has more than 23 years of experience in accounting and financial management. He directs the overall financial operations of Christian Living Communities and assists clients in financial modeling, business plan development and market research.

Jeff provides consulting services to clients in the areas of financial modeling, project development and operations including preparing pro forma analyses for proposed Life Plan Communities and assisted living/memory support communities, assessing the impact of new services, and benchmarking a client’s financial indicators. He also assists clients in obtaining financing for development and renovation projects including advising on operational issues, financial planning and project financing.

Before joining Cappella, Jeff served as the Chief Financial Officer at CLC for 10 years and as its Chief Project Management Officer for five years. In these roles, Jeff was responsible for accounting and finance functions for the entire organization and was involved in over $250 million in financing transactions, including tax-exempt bond, construction loan and bank financing. Jeff holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina. He is a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs and American Institute of CPAs.

Brenda Johnson, Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Security Officer for Christian Living Communities, has been part of the CLC family since 2019. Brenda provides leadership for the continued development of a secure information technology environment and solutions that improve the quality of life for older adults. Prior to the VP role at Christian Living Communities, Brenda was the Director of IT responsible for securing and stabilizing the network, execution, reducing cost through utilizing non-profit status, and focusing on a people first approach. She also let IT Infrastructure for 2 years at Statline prior to joining the CLC family. Brenda has been recognized as a caring leader that provides direction, support and training to her team members as well as cross functional team members.

Jeff Tucker serves as our Vice President of Human Resources. He is an accomplished professional with nearly 25 years of experience working in senior human resources leadership roles with school districts and various non-profits. Jeff worked more than ten years at the Mental Health Center of Denver (now known as WellPower), a community-based organization serving those living with mental illness and mental health issues as their VP of HR.

Jeff also has a law degree from Drake University Law School, emphasizing employment/labor, family, civil rights, and government relations.

He is passionate about creating career pathways and increasing internal promotion opportunities for team members. Additionally, he has championed diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in various settings ranging from cultural committees to applying an “equity lens” to hiring practices and employee handbook language.

Jeff’s broad experience in all areas of human resources and legal knowledge will be a great asset to CLC.

Jim Kok, Executive Director of Chaplain Services for Christian Living Communities, has been a part of the CLC family since 1986. He has held a number of positions within the organization, including Life Enrichment Director for both Clermont Park and Someren Glen Communities. He has been Chaplain for the organization since 1993. Chaplain Kok has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI, and is a Board Certified Clinical Chaplain through the College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy. He is licensed minister and an endorsed Chaplain of the Christian Reformed Church in North America. He supervises the CLC Chaplain Team, and is responsible for all spiritual care and services for Christian Living Communities.

Jenny Graham first started with Cappella Living Solutions in September of 2020 and is now returning to focus on the financial operations of region 1 which includes 6 communities and 1004 apartments in Colorado.

Before joining Cappella Living Solutions, Ms. Graham worked for Century Park Associates from 2014 to 2019, where she was the Divisional Director of Operations. Jenny was responsible for developing and managing the 4 regions that supported their 43 assisted and independent living communities in 20 states.

Ms. Graham’s career in senior living started 25+ years ago as a caregiver for residents with dementia and has worked as an Activity Coordinator, Social Services Director, and a Resident Director. Jenny is recognized as an Excellence in Care Specialist for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America and a former trainer for the Alzheimer’s Association, Rocky Mountain Chapter. Jenny received her BA in Psychology from the University of Northern Colorado and her MHA from Ashford University in Iowa.

Ms. Graham has been married for 26 years to her husband, Tony and they have one son, Hunter, who serves in the US Navy as a Nuclear Machinist Mate. Jenny enjoys many outdoor activities and traveling.

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Having been a floor nurse, nurse supervisor, case manager, Clinical Liaison and most recently, Director of Clinical Staff Development, Nathalie has been provided opportunities to gain clinical expertise in clinical research, development, organization, delivery, and evaluation of clinical education programs.

In addition, Nathalie is a Board Member of South Denver Care Continuum, a member of the Colorado Health Care Association and Chair Nurse Executive Council. Nathalie celebrated 10 years of CLC service in July 2023. Nathalie’s calling has been to the elders that we are privileged to serve.

Nathalie and her husband Matt celebrated 30 years of marriage in May 2023. They have two young adults, Grace and Hugh, both in California. Family time involves walks with their dog Luna, hiking, biking, roller skating (yep, that is where she met her husband), and tending to her flower gardens. Scrapbooking to reflect, remember, and feel gratitude for those in her life is her passion.

Stephanie joined Christian Living Communities donor relations team in 2023, having previously served as Director of Philanthropy at Covenant Living Communities in Westminster, CO. She has demonstrated a passion for building relationships with residents and staff. As a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), Stephanie is committed to ensuring our organization maintains ethical and accountable fundraising principles.

Stephanie began her career with non-profit organizations working with Operation Christmas Child. She spent 14 years with HCA Healthcare at The Medical Center of Aurora, where she led the hospital's volunteer services and seniors outreach program. She coordinated partnerships with staff and physicians to support local non-profit organizations through their financial and volunteer efforts.

After serving on the Food Bank of the Rockies Board, Stephanie transitioned to Director of Development from 2018-2020.

Stephanie has an MHA from Webster University, an MA in Education from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a BS from Trinity University. She is passionate about being part of a mission-driven organization that invests in providing older adults with compassionate and purposeful living opportunities.

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