Travis Millinder joined the WRC team as the Administrator of McKinley Health Center in November 2020. Travis brings with him over 30 years of experience in the healthcare field. Travis most recently served as a Nursing Home Administrator but also served in acute care settings for over 16 years. Travis is an Air Force veteran, with over 11 years of service in medical administration roles. Thank you, Travis, for your service to our Country! In addition to his NHA, Travis holds a master’s degree in business with emphasis in Healthcare Administration from Wayland Baptist University in Texas. Travis is excited to be in his new role at McKinley Health Center. “It’s a beautiful campus and there are excellent people here. I’m looking forward to building comradery and a sense of team among leaders and staff”, Travis said. Travis is a Pennsylvania native, and was born and raised in Clearfield, PA where he again resides today. He enjoys spending time with his family, and enjoying everything country living has to offer- hunting, fishing, ATV rides, and time in the great outdoors.

Brenda Sprague joined the team at McKinley Health Center as the Director of Nursing in January 2021. Brenda has been with WRC since 2019 and has worked in healthcare for 10 years, starting as a CNA. In her free time Brenda enjoys spending time with her husband of 27 years, DON and 3 daughters, two of which are twins, and her 3-year-old grandson, Logan.

Susan Gardner joined to WRC as the Director of Finance in February 2021. Susan comes to WRC with a strong background in finance. She is originally from the Brookville. Susan attended Penn State University and has a Bachelor degree in Business Management/Accounting. Susan married her husband and moved to New Jersey where she raised her family and was the Director of Finance for 14 years for a non-profit company, Beyond Celiac. In addition, she maintained a private business of Susan Gardner Accounting Services where she provided the accounting and finance functions for several small business owners. She then moved to Massachusetts where she was the Director of Finance for HealthQuarters from 2016-2019. Susan then moved back to Brookville to support her aging mother and most recently had the job of CFO with Jefferson-Clarion Head Start. In her free time, Susan likes to go to the gym, garden and hike. She also likes to travel and spend time with her three children.

Kari Wiant Joined WRC’s team as a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator (RNAC) for McKinley Health Center in January 2021. Kari has worked in long term care for approximately 25 years as an LPN, RN Unit Manager, Interim DON and RNAC. Kari has worked at a Skilled Nursing Facility for 24 years and has always loved working with elderly. Kari lives in Clarion with her husband, Tim and has three grown children. She and her husband like to travel outside the country and enjoy spending time with their family, especially their six grandchildren that range in the ages of newborn to 10. Kari and her husband have a Cane Corso, Maggie.

Danielle (Dani) Prugh Joined WRC as the Resident Care Coordinator at Edgewood Heights in November 2020. Previously Dani was an Administrative Assistant for Armstrong County Community Action Agency for three years and was a case manager and did outreach for Area Agency on Aging for Community Action. Dani has one son and four stepchildren (3 girls and 1 boy) and five grandchildren.

Monique Rowles joined the team at Laurelbrooke Personal Care as Resident Care Coordinator in February 2021. Monique brings over 14 years’ experience to her new role, and has worked as an office assistant, aide, and most recently a medical coder at Clarion Psychiatric Center. Monique earned her medical coding certificate from Pittsburgh Technical College. Monique is married with 5 children, 4 boys and 1 girl and 3 dogs. Monique loves to paint and craft, using her cricut to create art. “I look forward to working with everyone at WRC”, Monique says.

Nicole Burkett joined the team at Laurelbrooke Personal Care as Resident Care Coordinator in March 2021. Nicole has 16 years’ experience as an EMT, 10 years’ experience as a medical assistant, worked as a drug and alcohol specialist and in the Department of Corrections as an officer. Nicole was born and raised in Reynoldsville. She is a mother of 3 children. Nicole enjoys to visit the Smokey Mountains, vacations at the beach, camping and spending time with her family.

Tamorra Pfeuffer joined the WRC team at Highland Oaks at Water Run as a Resident Care Coordinator. Tammora has worked in healthcare since she was 15 years old. She worked at Sugar Valle Lodge Personal Care in Franklin for 27 years. In 1995, Tammora received her Personal Care Home Administrator license. Tammorra was born and raised in Oil City. She has been married for 28 years and has a 15 year-old son. Tammora says “I very much enjoy working with people and being able to help them in any way possible.”

Amanda (Mandy) Nugent Joined the team at WRC as a Recruiter in January 2021. Mandy graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Childhood Education. Mandy has previous experience with admissions at a drug and alcohol facility. This experience allowed for Mandy to recruit and market. Mandy was born and raised in Knox. She is married with a 10 year old daughter and a dog, Presley. In her free time, Mandy enjoys spending time with family, being outside, summer fires, and a good book. Mandy says, “I’m excited for a new challenge and WRC to allow me to expand my work experience.”

Ann Burt joined the WRC team as an Accounting Specialist in December 2020. Ann brings over 25 years’ accounting experience from a diversity of industries. Ann is a problem solver and enjoys helping others. Ann is originally from the DuBois area and enjoys spending time with her two adult children. In her free time she enjoys camping, walking her two fur babies and using her green thumb to create beautiful planning arrangements around her home.

Chelsea Dukes joined the WRC team at McKinley Health Center as the Admission Coordinator in February 2021. Chelsea is a LPN and has a Bachelor’s of Science in Marketing and Strategic Communication. Chelsea brings 6 years’ experience working with geriatrics and has worked as Director of Admissions at Clearview Nursing and Rehab and most recently as a nurse for an agency nursing. Chelsea grew up in Knox and currently resides in Clarion. Chelsea is married and has a son, Miles Kingston (King). In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family, watching movies and reading.

Lynn McGuire joined the team at McKinley Health Center as a Registered Nurse Assessment Coordinator/Clinical Liaison. In her new role, Lynn will be coordinating process related to the assessment of residents in McKinley Health Center along with care planning. Lynn has worked as a RN Consultant for 16 years and most recently a RN Case Manager. Lynn’s goal is to continue to provide assistance as needed to make WRC the best it can be. Lynn recently relocated from Monroeville, PA. She is married with two sons, and a granddaughter. She has a dog, cat, several chickens, and a parrot. In her free time, Lynn enjoys spending time outdoors- hiking, biking, and spending time around a campfire.

Kari Hudson joined the finance team at the WRC business office in December 2020. Kari has a BSBA in Accounting and will be assisting us with payroll, accounts payable and billing. Kari was born and raised in Brookville and currently lives in Treasure Lake. She has two adult sons, one granddaughter and one granddaughter due in April. In her free time, Kari enjoys spending time with her family, four cats and reading.