Meet Our Team – Eskaton Village Carmichael
Greg Klick
Executive Director
Gregory Klick is the executive director of Eskaton Village
Carmichael. Providing leadership for the community’s operations
and lines of business, Greg oversees sales and marketing, human
resources, business planning and more. Greg has spent his
entire career in leadership positions within the healthcare
sector. Prior to joining Eskaton, Greg had a distinguished
career in the air and ground ambulance service industries,
having held executive positions with local, regional, and
national organizations for more than 20 years. He holds a
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and is certified
by the state of California as an RCFE Administrator. Greg and
his wife, Melinda, currently reside in the greater Sacramento
area.
Tammy Alves
Director of Resident Services
Tammy Alves is the director of resident services at Eskaton
Village Carmichael and has worked for Eskaton for 5 years. In
her role as director, Tammy is privileged to assist residents
with their needs, help them maintain their independence for as
long as possible, and support them in transitioning to a higher
level of care should the need arise. In her spare time, Tammy
enjoys photography, tending to her succulent plants, and
spending time with her family.
Melody Dela Cruz, RN, BSN
Director of Nursing
Melody has worked in the senior services industry for nearly 20
years, starting as a desk supervisor at Eskaton Care Center
Manzanita. After transferring to Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks
in 2005, an opportunity for advancement to unit manager
arrived, and Melody returned to her roots and Eskaton Care
Center Manzanita where she spent 6 beneficial years. When
Eskaton Village Carmichael opened a director of nursing
position in 2017, Melody felt ready to share her experience and
knowledge on a larger scale. She truly enjoys her position at
EVC and finds it a very challenging and fulfilling role.
Outside of the office, Melody loves to sing, watch movies at
home, and spend quality time with her husband and pet.
Kenny Remos
Business Office Manager
Kenny Remos is the Business Office Manager at Eskaton Village
Carmichael and has worked for Eskaton for 7 years. Graduating
from California State University Sacramento’s Gerontology
Program with a Bachelor of Science in 2015, Kenny began his
career as in intern in 2013 with Eskaton’s Department of
Quality and Compliance and newly formed Department of Social
Media. From there Kenny performed multiple roles within Eskaton
in Life Enrichment, Payroll, the Assistant to the Executive
Director at the Village Carmichael and now Business Office
Manager. In his current role as the Business Office Manager, he
oversees Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Payroll.
Outside of the office Kenny follows professional paintball,
enjoys seafood, and loves his time with his wife and son.
Linda Owens
Business Office Manager, SNF
Linda Owens has worked in the long-term care industry for 38
years, gaining experience in nursing, health information,
staffing and scheduling, as well as supply management and
business management. Outside of the office, Linda enjoys
vacations, grandchildren, and reading. As a seasoned Business
Office Manager, she is passionate about advancing quality care
and customer service. For Linda, doing something great
for a customer or an employee, and finding ways to improve
quality within the facility are the most rewarding parts of the
role.
Debra Lewis
Rehab Program Manager
Debra Lewis has worked in the rehabilitation industry for over
20 years. As the rehab program manager at Eskaton Village
Carmichael, she oversees the therapy department which provides
physical, occupational, and speech therapies. With a
master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology, Debra has spent
the majority of her career in the skilled nursing industry,
gaining practical experience in acute care hospitals, home
health and outpatient care settings. In her spare time,
Debra enjoys traveling, gardening and spending quality time
with her family and dog Cooper.
Michael Trimble
Maintenance Manager
Michael Trimble is the Maintenance Manager at Eskaton Village
Carmichael. He has spent the majority of his career in the
facilities maintenance and HVAC industries (including teaching
HVAC for 7 years), gaining experience in areas such as heating
and air conditioning, building maintenance, and electrical.
While facilities maintenance is his primary job function by
day, Michael enjoys woodworking and spending time with family
in his off-hours.
Shanti Wills
Residential Living Advisor
Shanti Wills is a residential living advisor at Eskaton Village
Carmichael and has serving the senior living industry for over
seven years as an employee of Eskaton. Prior to joining the
organization, she was a hearing aid technician for several
years, a role that inspired her love for seniors. Shanti is
passionate about helping families and residents navigate the
sales process and has a high level of customer service and
customer satisfaction. Her motto is “Spread positivity and be
the light.” In Shanti’s free time, she and her husband help
others to maintain a budget and become debt free. She also
loves to travel, cook, read & take adventures with her husband
and their dog, Holly.
Sandy Dahlgren
Residential Living Advisor
Sandy Dahlgren, a sales counselor at Eskaton Village
Carmichael, spent the first 15 years of her career as a flight
attendant for TWA before taking time to raise her family.
Spending over a decade in the healthcare industry before
joining the Eskaton family in 2013, Sandy enjoys helping new
prospects tour and learn about her community and is committed
to helping residents enjoy their best years while living at
EVC.