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.
Erik Olson
Assistant Executive Director
Erik Olson has worked in the long-term care industry for 6
years as a skilled nursing administrator and has a Bachelor of
Science degree in neurology, physiology and behavior from the
University of California, Davis. As the Assistant
Executive Director at Eskaton Village Carmichael, he oversees
the care center as well as the assisted living and memory care
lodges. The most rewarding part of his career is the
opportunity to assemble and inspire a team of professionals
dedicated to providing the highest level of care to residents.
In his spare time, Erik enjoys snow skiing, mountain biking,
and other outdoor activities with his family and kids.
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.
Richard Smith
Director of Dining Service
Richard Smith, dining services director at Eskaton Village
Carmichael, has worked in the food and beverage industry for 25
years, gaining valuable experience in casinos, hotels, and
restaurants. A high-energy leader, Richard has a strong focus
on customer satisfaction and loyalty and is passionate about
advancing farm-to-fork cuisine and responsible sourcing. In
addition to his career with Eskaton, he is also involved in
foster parenting. During his free time, Richard enjoys
gardening, woodworking, and riding his Harley Davidson.
Jesse Cormier-Adams
Assistant to the Executive Director
As the Assistant to the Executive Director at Eskaton Village
Carmichael, Jesse Cormier-Adams plays an integral role in
supporting the community’s Executive Director and management
team. He enjoys creative problem solving, project and event
management, and cultivating a world-class customer service
culture within the community. Having attained a BA in English
from the University of California, Davis, Jesse gets great
satisfaction in employing his education and skills to the
varied and complex service, social, and programmatic challenges
the senior services industry presents. He firmly believes that
curiosity is the foundational component of success and
happiness in both work and life.
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.
Anita Cambridge
Business Office Manager
Anita Cambridge began her career at the Eskaton Support Center
in Information Systems, then transferred to Eskaton Village
Carmichael when it opened in 1992. As the Business Office
Manager, she oversees Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and
Payroll. Anita is continually inspired by the EVC
residents and derives great satisfaction in knowing she has
made a positive difference in their lives. Outside of the
office Anita studies Spanish and hopes to work with English
language learners during retirement. She also enjoys
family time and loves being a grandma to her three
grandchildren.
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.
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.
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.
Kim Hummel
Senior Sales Counselor
Kim Hummel has worked in sales and marketing her entire career,
gaining invaluable experience by running her own marketing
company for 20 years before entering the senior services
industry 7 years ago. As the senior sales counselor at Eskaton
Village Carmichael, Kim is passionate about what she does, her
team, and providing excellent service to the residents. Outside
of the office, she enjoys RV-ing with her husband Scott and
spending time with family and friends.
Linda Neal
Marketing and Sales Coordinator
Linda Neal is the Marketing and Sales Coordinator at Eskaton
Village Carmichael where she has found her true calling in
senior living and services. After a career in accounting and
finance, she joined the company in 1992, and has spent 19 of
her 27 years with Eskaton in sales and marketing. She loves the
vibrant and supportive community at EVC, and says it is a true
honor assisting people with making their future lifestyle
decisions. In her spare time, Linda enjoys reading, spending
time with family and traveling, particularly to her home state
of Minnesota.
Diana Hildebran
Sales Counselor
Diana Hildebran has worked in sales her entire career, gaining
valuable experience in medical, pharmaceutical and educational
industries as well as real estate. As a seasoned sales
counselor, she is passionate about guiding seniors through the
sales process and had found her calling at Eskaton Village
Carmichael. For Diana, getting to know the wonderful residents
and visitors is the most rewarding part of her role.
Sandy Dahlgren
Sales Counselor
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.
Laura Zamora
Memory Care Coordinator
Laura has worked in the nursing field for over 35 years,
spending the majority of her career providing care to the
senior population. As the memory care coordinator at Eskaton
Village Carmichael, Laura plays a major role in the care and
oversight of our memory care residents. She loves helping
people by focusing on quality of life measures. Outside of the
office, Laura enjoys relaxing with her three dogs and four
cats.
Darlene Williams
Housekeeping & Laundry Supervisor
Darlene Williams has worked in the hospitality industry for 15
years, gaining vital experience in hotel guest relations and
creating a positive work environment. As the housekeeping and
laundry supervisor at Eskaton Village Carmichael, Darlene is
passionate about advancing resident relations and achieving the
highest standards of cleanliness of the property and resident
homes. In addition to directing the housekeeping team, she
is also the safety chair and takes great pride in safety
education and maintaining an injury-free work environment.
Outside of the office, Darlene enjoys spending time with family
and doing any outdoor activity.