Penny Mallette, Executive Director
Penny joined O’Connor Woods in 1997 after
having managed the Assisted Living and Residential Services for
the Masonic Homes for nine years. At O’Connor Woods, Penny
instills a sense of compassion, mentorship, and caring in her
staff, all while being a strong advocate for residents and their
families. In particular, Penny was instrumental in the
development and care model of our Memory Care, Laurel Pointe. She
is a licensed nurse and a certified Director of Social Services.
Contact: penny.mallette@oconnorwoods.org
Leadership Team
Donna Hinojos-Chavez | Assistant to the
Executive Director | donna.hinojos-chavez@oconnorwoods.org
Dawn Shimel | Assisted Living Administrator
| dawn.shimel@oconnorwoods.org
Michelle Smith | Skilled Nursing
Administrator | michelle.smith@oconnorwoods.org
Mary Ann Piana Chapman | Senior Residential
Living Advisor | maryann.pianachapman@oconnorwoods.org
Susan MacFarlane | Residential Living Advisor |
susan.macfarlane@oconnorwoods.org
Lisa Cox | Residential Living Advisor |
lisa.cox@oconnorwoods.org
Wendy Carranza | Sales Coordinator |
wendy.carranza@oconnorwoods.org
Greg Traverso | Director of Fund Development |
greg.traverso@oconnorwoods.org
Art Garnica | Director of Support Services & HR
| art.garnica@oconnorwoods.org
Nanci Shaddy | Director of Fitness &
Wellness | nancy.shaddy@oconnorwoods.org
Annette Montes, LVN | Resident Care
Coordinator | annette.montes@oconnorwoods.org
Jessica Ruiz | Memory Care Coordinator |
jessica.ruiz@oconnorwoods.org
Penny Francis | Business Services Manager |
penny.francis@oconnorwoods.org
Jeff Kaiser | Environmental Operations Manager |
jeff.kaiser@oconnorwoods.org
Sergio Bustillos | Facilities Manager |
sergio.bustillos@oconnorwoods.org
2022 Board of Directors
Margaret Stephens, Chair
Mark Ornellas, Vice Chair
Rudy Croce, Secretary
Bob Fay, Treasurer
Greg Doe
Kristin Fletcher
Sr. Katherine Hamilton, O.P.
Lou Meyer
Jerilyn “Muffy” Ratto
Gary Spaugh
Anitra Williams
