The Springs at Lake Oswego
Meet Our Team

Tim brought over 10 years of experience with healthcare leadership before joining The Springs at Wilsonville in 2020. Tim volunteers time towards education for families/caregivers through the Alzheimer’s Association. He also dedicates time to and serves on the board of Gifted Wishes, a non-profit organization that serves individuals in Hospice through providing wishes to them. Tim graduated with his Bachelor’s degree from Western Oregon University with an emphasis on community health education and communication and is dedicated and passionate to serving our seniors.

TMinks@thespringsliving.com

Valerie joined The Springs Living in 2020. She loves helping seniors, and considers it a privilege to get to know the residents before they move into The Springs. Prior to her career in senior living, Valerie spent a decade covering local news for ABC affiliate KATU in Portland as an Emmy nominated anchor and reporter. She’s a native New Englander and Boston University graduate, living in the Pacific Northwest since 2005. She and her husband have two young daughters who keep them very busy! Valerie is an active volunteer for the ALS Association of Oregon and SW Washington.

VHurst@thespringsliving.com

Jeff has worked in Senior Housing since 2011 as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Health Services Administrator. Jeff graduated with a BS in Political Science from the University of Oregon in 2002 followed by a seven-year career working for the Federal Government in Washington D.C. As the Health Services Administrator he oversaw the operations and successfully led a number of deficiency free surveys.

JHerinckx@thespringsliving.com

Kathy joined The Springs Living in 2019 with 30 years of experience in office management and customer service. Seniors hold a very special place in her heart. Having had older parents, she’s been involved with seniors her entire life. While navigating through the stages of aging parents, she gained a new appreciation for families experiencing challenges with loved ones as they age.

KWillard@thespringsliving.com

Kelly joined The Springs Living in 2019 with 30 years of hospitality experience including serving as Food and Beverage Manager at the Oregon Episcopal School, where she focused on healthy and balanced meals for a community of 1000. Kelly is thrilled to bring her passion for food and gracious hospitality to the residents of The Springs at Lake Oswego.

KCowing@thespringsliving.com

Dana joined The Springs Living in 2019 after working with seniors in varying capacities for over 12 years. Her background includes health club management, a Director of Health and Wellness, sales and marketing. When not at work, Dana enjoys time outside in a variety of activities from hiking to cycling and gardening. She is excited to share her passion for fitness and all things fun with the team and residents.

DJensen@thespringsliving.com

Sarah joined The Springs Living with several years of experience working in senior care and staff development. She graduated in 2014 with a Master’s in Applied Psychology, with a focus in Organizational Development. Sarah believes that quality of care starts with finding the best employees, with warm hearts, who want to do the right thing. When not at work, she enjoys time with her friends and family and volunteering at her church.

SSzabo@thespringsliving.com

Although Robert is the newest addition to the Leadership Team at Lake Oswego, he comes with years of experience both in senior living and with The Springs Living. Robert has worked in senior living for the past 16 years, the last 7 at our sister community, The Springs at Carman Oaks. Once out of high school, Robert joined the Air Force as an air traffic controller. Following that, he was variously employed as a carpenter, bridge builder, home builder and electrician. He is a one-stop shop! He and his wife Sue moved from California to Sequim, Washington as Sue retired after years in the education field. Shortly after, they moved back to California to care for aging parents. While there, he found his calling as a maintenance director for Atria Senior Living in Sacramento. Robert and Sue eventually relocated back to the beautiful pacific northwest to be near their granddaughters who live in Happy Valley. Around the same time, The Springs at Carman Oaks just happened to be looking for an amazing Plant Operations Director, what a match! Between them, Robert and Sue have 4 children and 5 grandchildren. When he isn’t working, he loves to camp by the water (the ocean in particular), ride his bike, travel and eat ethnic foods. Fun Fact! Robert is an actor and a stage lighting designer. He loves all types of acting including dramas, comedies and musicals. Once he retires, he is hoping to delve back in to community theater. Say “hi”, if you can catch him!

Teresa has served as our Resident Service Coordinator since March of 2020 and has blossomed into a great leader. Teresa began her career in senior living as a job shadow while in her High School nursing and medical assistant program. She then decided to volunteer and did so throughout her time in high school where she fell in love with the senior living industry. Upon graduation she began working as a caregiver and eventually a MedTech until she found her home here at SLK in the RSC role. Outside of work, you can find her enjoying the beautiful Oregon outdoor life; hiking, kayaking in one of our beautiful lakes, riding her mountain bike, playing soccer, or most recently on the slopes learning to Snowboard. Teresa’s passion for our residents and staff has shown bright and we are thrilled to see this new chapter as the Memory Care Coordinator come to fruition.