Nicole Hageman, Social Worker, left employment on May 10, 2024. Nicole was an amazing social worker, and all-around advocate for our residents. She worked at Eastern Star for over 13 years. She is dearly missed but we wish her all the best in her bright future. Thank you, Nicole, for all you have done!
Mandy Baker, Administrator/CEO left employment on May 23, 2024. Mandy began her career with Eastern Star as the Office Manager and then became the Administrator/CEO in 2020. Mandy led her team and did an exceptional job through the most difficult years of long-term care to date. Again, Mandy will be dearly missed, but we too wish her the best in her exciting career path changes. Thank you, Mandy, for all you have done!
Laurie Kreul was hired in May of 2024. Laurie was the Administrator at Eastern Star from 2014-2020. She and her husband Eric moved to Wisconsin in 2020. Recently, they relocated back to the Decorah area, and she is once again serving as the Administrator/CEO at Barthell OES Home. Please stop in and say hello!
Lastly, Brittiny Wills was hired as our new Admission/Social Services Coordinator. We are thrilled to have Brittiny join our team and she is already doing great!
This year have been and will be celebrating some AMAZING milestones of resolute and loyal staff members.
Elsa Folstad began employment at Barthell OES Home on August 18, 1988. That is 36 years! Elsa has served as an exceptional employee. We like to refer to Elsa as the Jack(ie) of all trades. (there is not much she cannot do). We are grateful for her determination, dedication, and willingness to do anything! Thank you, Elsa!
Margaret Havel began employment with Barthell OES Home on February 24, 1989. That is 35 years! Margaret is an exceptional person. She cares genuinely and provides excellent care for our residents. She is always willing to help and to go the extra mile for residents and staff! Thank you, Margaret, for all you have done!
Alison Bishop began employment at Barthell OES Home on August 24, 1989. That is 35 years! Alison began as a floor nurse. For the past several years Alison has done a fantastic job leading our nursing team as the dynamic Director of Nursing. Ali gives 200% to Eastern Star and it shows in her leadership and the quality of care provided at Barthell OES Home. Thank you, Alison!
Eastern Star is so grateful to these exceptionally loyal individuals and to each of our employees for their selfless dedication to our residents, tenants, and facility! To the FANTASTIC Eastern Star Team. THANK YOU