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.