About Our Life Care Community in Peoria, AZ
About Sierra Winds
Since 1989, Sierra Winds has been setting the standard of excellence for senior living in Peoria, AZ. Our nondenominational community welcomes seniors who are looking to expand their day-to-day experiences, feel healthier and connect with friends. As a not-for-profit organization, our mission and long-standing values govern every management and financial decision.
Entertainment, shopping and culture are plentiful around Sierra Winds. Located in Peoria, we’re just minutes from the Sun Cities, so every day can be an adventure.
At a Life Plan Community, independent living residents have priority access to a continuum of senior health care services right on the campus. A Life Care contract is also a smart way to escape the volatility of health care market rates. If a resident’s health needs change, they can receive the specialized support they need with little change to their monthly fee.
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Sierra Winds residents are passionate about their community. This is their home, after all. They provide input and share their visions for our future. With our combined passion, together we create a remarkable senior living experience.
Mission Statement
The mission of Sierra Winds is to provide the facilities, programs, and services that will promote the highest degree of comfort, security, independence and life satisfaction for its residents. Sierra Winds is committed to the belief that the retirement years can be the most fulfilling years of life; therefore, all goals and objectives are dedicated to enhance the quality of life during these years.
Managed by Life Care Services, An LCS® Company
Dedicated to the mission of creating high quality of life for senior living residents, Life Care Services has earned an outstanding reputation within the industry. They partner with more than 140 communities nationwide to serve more than 40,000 seniors. Through more than 45 years of experience, they have developed expertise in nearly every aspect of senior living management.
Leadership
Shannon Brown
Executive DirectorShannon has been in the senior living management field for roughly two decades. She began working for Life Care Services in 2014. She has served as a regional operations manager for communities in Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida. Shannon is a graduate of the University of South Dakota with an associate of science in nursing. She also holds a master’s of health administration from University of Phoenix. She has been the executive director at Sierra Winds since 2017.
Jackie Smith
Director of Sales and MarketingJackie Smith is a native New Yorker, who moved to Arizona in 1985. She has been in Senior Living since 2009 and loves being a resource for people. She received her undergraduate degree in Sociology from Arizona State University and her MBA from the University of Phoenix.
Alyson Harding
AdministratorAlyson has worked in senior living management for 20 years. She began her career working for Life Care Services in 2018 as the healthcare administrator for a large not-for-profit senior living community in Cleveland, Ohio. She has extensive experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit communities. Alyson is a Certified Eden Associate. She also served on the Health Care Policy Committee for Ohio Leading Age and Ohio Leading Age Assisted Living Committee.
Stacy Turner
Director of Human ResourcesPat Monroe
Director of Resident ServicesPat started at Sierra Winds in June of 2001. Her first position was as a nurse in the health care center on the evening shift. After about eight months, she transferred to the Resident Services department. Prior joining the Sierra Winds staff, she worked all over the valley through a nursing registry.
Lisa Egleston
Director of NursingJim Rantz
Director of FacilitiesJim has been in the facilities maintenance field for over 25 years, and has served as the director of healthcare facilities. Jim enjoys interacting with people and working with seniors.
Lisa Apel
Director of Dining ServicesLisa Apel is originally from Wisconsin and received her bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from Northern Illinois University. She has also earned her CDM, CFPP. She has over 30 years of experience in the industry, which includes working in CCRCs in Florida, California, Hawaii, Washington, Colorado, Idaho and Arizona.
Kate Seirer
Director of AccountingARCI Board of Directors
Wanda Perdue
ChairWanda has lived in the valley and worked in the banking industry since 1987. She retired from banking in November 2018. She obtained an AZ real estate license in 1993, assisting family and friends with their real estate needs. Since her retirement from the bank, she continues to sell residential real estate full time.
In 2010 through 2019, Wanda served on the board of directors of Agape Youth Ministry, a nonprofit at‐risk‐youth ministry.
Wanda joined the Sierra Winds board of directors in November 2018, and also serves on the Sierra Winds Charitable Foundation board.
Neil Terry
Vice ChairNeil is originally from Idaho, where he graduated from Idaho State University. As a 37-year resident of the Phoenix area, Neil has seen the area grow in development as well as community. As an architect, he has had the pleasure of being involved in much of the Valley’s development through the design of projects that have significantly benefited the community.
In 2008, Neil became one of Orcutt | Winslow’s managing partners, having worked there since 1986. As a partner at Orcutt I Winslow, his goal has been to find opportunities to improve the community and environment through working with community and business leaders. His focus on serving clients in a meaningful way has allowed him to cultivate strong relationships within the metropolitan area as well as other parts of the state and nationwide. He currently oversees the firm’s Senior Living Studio and a number of important clients whose projects range from administrative offices to acute care hospitals. He serves on several boards, including Sierra Winds, and is the chair for both the West Valley Arts Council and City of Peoria Economic Development Advisory Board.
Josh Love
TreasurerRita Daninger
MemberPam Prine
MemberPamela B. Prine is the co‐founder and a managing partner of Keystone Capital Management Group, LLC — a retirement planning and investment firm. She has been a financial advisor for the past 15 years. Pam attended Brigham Young University. Her forte lies in asset management. Pam feels the key for a client’s financial success lies within a solid foundation poised to withstand the certainty of uncertainty. Communication, understanding and trust are keys to the client relationship. One of her favorite quotes comes from Kevin O’Leary on the TV show “Shark Tank”: “Never take advice from someone who doesn’t have to live through the consequences with you.”
Pam has lived in the Valley for the past 33 years with her husband, Dave. They recently celebrated 38 years of marriage and have three adult children and eight grandchildren. Pam is very involved in the community and serves as the Just Serve community volunteer specialist for her church as well as choir director.