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Meet the Staff

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Mark Welker: Owner
Mark Welker: Owner

I was born and raised in the Rochester area and have lived in the area all my life. I have over 37 years of experience in Property Management and Real Estate Brokerage, including 14 years dedicated to Senior Living Management. I am the original developer of the Parkwood Heights Campus; I am still involved in the day to day operations; I am on site several days a week. Parkwood Heights is a locally owned company that is dedicated to the service of our residents.

Craig Welker: Business Manager
Craig Welker:
Business Manager

Craig was raised in Macedon and has always lived locally. Craig is a graduate of St. John Fisher College and spent over ten years in management capacities at Wegmans Food Markets. He has been working in the property management field since 1993 and has worked in senior housing for over ten years

Sharon Weinel: Executive Director
Sharon Weinel:
Executive Director

As the Executive Director, I oversee the day to day operations of the entire campus. I provide counsel to counsel seniors and their families through the transition to senior housing and ensure all of their needs are met. I have worked in the human services field for 35 years and have 10 years of experience as an executive director of senior housing. I live in Canandaigua with my husband and recently welcomed a grandson, Mason Timothy.

Pat Welker: Patio Home Sales Manager
Pat Welker:
Patio Home Sales Manager

I have been a licensed realtor for 20+ years and have been working with the Senior Community for the last 10 years. I have been keeping up with the Senior lifestyles, wants & needs by completing my S.R.E.S. degree in senior living, along with several other courses during the last 10 years to offer what is needed and wanted at Parkwood Heights.

Kandy Liguori: Life Enrichment Director
Kandy Liguori:
Life Enrichment Director

As the Life Enrichment Director at Parkwood Heights, I plan and organize the daily activities to meet our residents' social, physical and spiritual needs. I have worked in the Healthcare Field in New York State and Florida for over 25 years and love working with seniors. I live in Bristol with my husband and we enjoy spending time with our grandsons. I enjoy multiple hobbies, but my favorite past time is horseback riding.

Kim Arnold: Marketing and Leasing Director
Kim Arnold:
Marketing & Leasing Director

Carla O`Lena: Case Manager
Carla O`Lena:
Case Manager

Shari Cascio: Residence Services & Reception Coordinator
Shari Cascio:
Residence Services &
Reception Coordinator

My name is Shari Cascio and I have been a part of the Parkwood family for 7 1/2 years, since January of 2002. I started out as the evening receptionist and after a year became the day receptionist, helping out the activities, driving, kitchen and management through the years. I am now the Resident Services and Reception Coordinator. I have lived in the Wayne County area my whole life and enjoy being a vital part of the Parkwood Heights family

Shelia VanLaeken: Food Service Director
Shelia VanLaeken:
Food Service Director

Ken Blieir: Maintenance
Ken Blieir:
Maintenance

I am the head of the maintenance department. I'm originally from Rochester, but have previously lived in such locations as Colorado, and Florida. I have over 20 years of experience in construction, specifically in apartment remodeling and the building of homes and townhouses. In the late 1980s, I started my own construction company until moving to Colorado where I worked and then bought a home improvement company. Upon moving back to Rochester, I have worked for Parkwood Heights since 2001 on a perdiem basis, and plan to remain for a long time to come.