Diane Liliestedt

President and COO

Diane Liliestedt joined Menorah Park in early 2021, in the midst of the pandemic. She became Menorah Park’s vice president of operations in December 2021 and was responsible for management of Menorah Park’s 355-bed skilled nursing residence, as well as inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, and the Peter B. Lewis Aquatic & Therapy Center. She brings 25 years of experience leading senior care communities throughout Northeast Ohio.

She is a licensed nursing home administrator, and a member of the Ohio Health Care Association and the American Health Care Association. She graduated with honors from Ursuline College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Long-Term Care Administration.

Jamie Herbst

Vice President Human Resources

Jamie Herbst joined Menorah Park in 1996. She is responsible for leading the human resources department, with a focus on employee relations strategies that represent the organization’s culture and values. She oversees HR programs and initiatives that enhance the employee experience and partners with leaders across the organization. As a result, Menorah Park is known as an employer of choice throughout the healthcare industry.

Some examples of initiatives are as follows. The successful High 5 Employee Recognition program, highlights and recognizes staff members who demonstrate one of our 5 core values; Excellence, Compassion, Integrity, Service, and Stewardship. Enhanced technology provides staff with tools for easy access to important information. Schedules, benefit information, personal payroll information and more is available through most electronic devices including cell phones. An intranet portal creates opportunity to connect to what’s happening throughout our large health care organization on a daily basis. The Healthy You program encourages healthy habits by providing incentives for those who make choices with their own wellness in mind.

Prior to joining our team Jamie served in HR Generalist and Specialist roles within the Human Resources Departments of non-profit healthcare and social service organizations. She is a graduate of Baldwin-Wallace University.

Isaac Lifschutz

Vice President of Operations, Montefiore

Isaac Lifschutz joined Menorah Park in July 2022. His core responsibilities include leadership over Montefiore and The Weils, home and community-based services, and palliative care and hospice. Isaac will focus much of his energy on ensuring Menorah Park continues to build the best and most comprehensive healthcare resources for the community. His motivation toward Excellence in Caring ® is deeply rooted in strong core values that include honoring our collective mothers and fathers by caring for them at the highest level possible.

He was most recently with Legacy Health Services as its Director of Operations, and Broadview Multi-Care Center as its administrator. Isaac received his MBA in Finance from the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University and is a graduate of the Cardozo School of Law.

Beth Silver

Director of Public Relations and Marketing

Beth Silver has more than 20 years experience working to illuminate the benefits of Menorah Park's healthcare and senior living services for adults as they age, and more than a decade of experience focused on strategic analysis and product development. Among her focusses is creating strong brand awareness through strategic planning and initiatives that include an award-winning magazine with a circulation of more than 17,000. 2020 marks the third consecutive year of receiving the APEX Award.

She is on the editorial board of Boomer Magazine, mentors young professionals on best practices in public relations and ethics, and is a longstanding member of the Council on Older Persons. She has also been a strong advocate for seniors at the state level co-authoring an article entitled “Advocacy Initiatives for Senior Service Providers.” In addition to this article, she has written multiple articles focused on health care for research, trade and web-based publications, and has received awards for Excellence in Communications and Social Commitment.

Frankie Twymon

Administrator, Wiggins Place

Frankie joined the Menorah Park team in May 2016, bringing 17 years of experience working with seniors in skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and assisted and independent living environments. She began as Associate Administrator of Wiggins Place, transitioned to R.H. Myers Apartments, and ultimately returned to Wiggins Place as Administrator. Her dedication in serving our community is evidenced in her longstanding commitment toward excellence, helping people live empowered and inspired with opportunities presented within the Wiggins Place community.

Frankie Twymon attended The University of Akron and graduated with a BA in Social Workand is licensed as a Social Worker through the State of Ohio. On December 2, 2019, Frankie earned the Ohio designation of Certified Executive for Assisted Living (CEAL) from the Ohio Healthcare Association.

Megan Cisler, CEAL

Administrator, Stone Gardens

Megan Cisler, joined the Menorah Park community in 2015 as the associate administrator at The R.H. Myers apartments and transitioned to the role of administrator in 2017 ahead of her current position. With 10 years of leadership experience in memory care, assisted living, and independent living, she has outstanding knowledge in the field of gerontology, effectively supporting the needs of older adults as they age. Megan is dedicated to helping each individual she engages to live life to its fullest. Her skills include management and operations, memory care, behavioral health and senior advocacy.

Megan has a Masters in Gerontological Studies from Miami University and a B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from Ohio Northern University. She has also earned the Ohio designation of Certified Executive for Assisted Living (CEAL) from the Ohio Healthcare Association.

Tamera Ellis

Administrator, R.H. Myers

Tamera joined Menorah Park in 2000 developing a variety of skills and successfully climbing the career ladder. She began as the service coordinator with The R.H. Myers Apartments and next as a social worker supporting residents and families at Menorah Park's skilled nursing residence of the same name. Previous to her current role as administrator, she has served as associate administrator at R.H.Myers.

Tamera received a BA from the University of Akron and a BA from Cleveland State University as well as a Masters Degree of Science and Social Administration from Case Western Reserve University. She has been a licensed social worker (LSW) in the State of Ohio since January, 2005.

Nicole Gandee , LNHA, CEAL

Administrator, The Weils

Nicole joined the Menorah Park team in January, 2021 bringing 20+ years of experience as a strong leader in the fields of long term care, assisted and independent living, home health care and hospice. She is focused on ensuring a culture of excellence among her team and promoting best practices for resident centered programs. Her warmth, energy and team approach is appreciated by staff and residents alike.

In her previous roles including that of McCrea Manor/Peregrine Health Services, she is credited for receiving perfect assisted living surveys and high ratings in quality measures. Her licensures and certifications include: Licensed Nursing Home Administrator; Certified Dementia Practitioner; Certified Executive in Assisted Living; Certified Executive in Home Care and Hospice, and as a Health Services Executive.