Kathy Foley, Executive Director

Kathy Foley grew up in West Roxbury, Massachusetts and is the oldest of 10 children. Kathy attended the University of Massachusetts, Boston receiving a bachelor of science in Gerontology with a minor in Staff Development.  She has extensive HR, facility management, real estate management, supervisory, budget development and marketing experience. Before her time at Springhouse (2008), Kathy had many roles in the real estate, senior care, and the advertising world. She was previously the Assistant Executive Director at Goddard House, in Brookline, MA and more recently the Executive Director at Youville House in Cambridge, MA. Kathy is the mother of four grown children and has one granddaughter.  When Kathy manages to find free time, she enjoys reading, writing, playing cribbage, family board games, IPhone Scrabble, crocheting, cooking. She cherishes her time with her granddaughter and finds herself lucky to still have both of her parents to visit.

Carol Robinson, Director of Resident Care

Carol Robinson grew up in Mansfield, Massachusetts.  She received her Registered Nurse degree at the Newton-Wellesley Hospital School of Nursing.  Once Carol received her degree, she began a twenty-five year career working at Norwood Hospital. Carol worked in all areas of the hospital, with the emergency room as one of her favorites.  She began her career in long-term care at Fox Hill in Westwood. She started out as a staff nurse and became a head nurse in long term care.  While at Fox Hill she was introduced to Assisted Living, which then became her passion.  She also worked as the Director of Resident Care at Avery Crossings, until she came to Springhouse as the Director of Resident Care in 2000.  Carol has been married to her high school sweetheart for 46 years. Together they have two sons and a daughter, and 7 grandchildren! She and her husband live on the cape in Falmouth, and she admits that she loves her job, even with her long commute. In her spare time she enjoys watching her grandchildren growing up.

Peter Byron, Director of Allen House

Peter Byron attended Bentley College where he received a Bachelors of Science in Management. He then went on to receive his Masters of Education from Bridgewater State College. Peter has over twenty years of experience helping those afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease and their families.  He began working with people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in the Long Term Care setting.  Peter is a licensed nursing home administrator, and was responsible for starting and running three Alzheimer’s units in nursing homes.  Peter is currently the Director of Allen House, the Memory Impairment Unit at Springhouse.  His duties include client assessment, staff supervision, overseeing the provision of personal care and medication management, as well as assisting both residents and their families through the adjustment process. Peter has been with Springhouse since 2006.

Catherine Gulman, Marketing Director

Catherine Gulman grew up in Madison, Connecticut. She attended the University of North Carolina and Northeastern University, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in English. She also holds an active Real Estate Broker’s License. Catherine has twenty-one years of healthcare management experience in assisted living and continuing care communities in Florida and Massachusetts.
She began her 21 year career in the senior care industry as of Director of Marketing and Sales for Country Club Heights in Woburn, MA. She says with great sincerity that this position started the career of a lifetime for her. Catherine has been at Springhouse since 2001 and is honored to be a part of this outstanding community. Along with her marketing team, she enjoys helping to build confidential relationships based on ongoing trust and support.

Karen Pollack, Outreach Coordinator

Karen Pollack brings years of experience to Springhouse. Prior to joining the marketing team in 2003, she worked in the home care industry as well as a geriatric care manager.  Her career originated with jobs in marketing, advertising, and radio until she found her passion of making a difference in the lives of elders. She attended the University of Hartford, receiving a Bachelors of Arts in Mass Communications, with a minor in marketing, and a minor in psychology.  With her skills and experience, she does a wonderful job as the Marketing Outreach Coordinator for Springhouse.  Karen develops relationships with healthcare professionals and the outside community and also assists families in choosing Springhouse as their residence.  She enjoys cooking, is a serious Red Sox fan and is devoted to her son, a college student, and her Shih tzu, Max.

Meredith Griffiths, LMHC, ATR,
Therapeutic Program Coordinator

Meredith Griffiths grew up in Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C. She moved to Boston in 1999 to attend Simmons College, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Psychology with a minor in French. Hoping to combine her love of the arts with her desire to help others, Meredith studied art therapy at Lesley University. She holds a Master of Arts in Expressive Therapies and is a Registered Art Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor.

Meredith began serving elders when she pursued a graduate level internship in an assisted living community. Upon graduation, she was hired there as an activity assistant. This experience allowed her to discover her passion for working with persons with Alzheimer’s disease. Meredith came to Springhouse in 2006 as the Activity Coordinator for Allen House, our specialized memory care unit.  As Springhouse’s Therapeutic Program Coordinator she ensures that a comprehensive schedule of creative and meaningful activities is provided for each of our three communities; independent living at Woodside, assisted living at Ledgemont and specialized memory care at Allen House.

Along with her dedicated staff of activities program coordinators, drivers, interns and volunteers of all ages, Meredith enjoys developing programs to celebrate our residents’ strengths and life experiences. Outside of Springhouse, her interests include solo travel, painting, and spending time with her two cats.

Thomas J. Crowe, Maintenance Director

Thomas J. Crowe was born and raised in County Mayo Ireland.  He came to the United States in the late 1980’s for a visit and decided to stay.  He attended college in Cork Ireland, focusing on Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) which also allowed him to learn many other skills such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry and other handy skills. His friends compare him to MacGyver and Inspector Gadget.  His work in Ireland taught him to improvise, make the part you need or get by with what you had on hand as there is no “Home Depot” or “AutoZone” in Ireland.  These useful skills have transferred to his everyday work and have allowed him to always save the day. Prior to the health care industry, Thomas managed apartment buildings with properties in Boston and Quincy and was responsible for more than 1500 units. Thomas worked for an assisted living facility in Needham for 4 years before coming to Spring House in 2007 as the Director of Maintenance.  He fixes everything big and small, his motto is “fix it once and fix it right” and he always has time for a cup of coffee and a quick chat with the residents and their families.  Thomas is newly married in 2009 and has a son and a daughter from a previous marriage. Thomas is an animal lover and has a very spoiled little poodle named Bennie. Thomas is a ham radio operator.  Thomas enjoys photography, riding his motorcycle, and traveling.

Anna Maziarz, Business Manager

Anna Maziarz has worked at Springhouse for since 2006.  With more than fifteen years of experience in book-keeping and accounting she is a wonderful person to have running the Springhouse business office.  Anna maintains a complete systematic set of records of financial transactions, and also assists with human resources and payroll.  She ensures that resident’s rights are protected by maintaining the confidentiality of all resident information.  Anna is married, with three grown children and one grandson. She sincerely enjoys being a part of the Springhouse community and continuously working to serve the needs of both residents and staff. In her free time, Anna enjoys gardening, and hiking with her family.

Roland Lefebvre, Executive Chef

Roland Lefebvre graduated from Johnson and Wales University. He has worked as a restaurant chef in many different locations including Newport, RI, Fort Lauderdale, FL, and St. Croix, Virgin Islands. Roland started up a wholesale bakery where he was partner for nine years and then opened his own restaurant and catering business, “The Gourmet Penguin” in North Attleboro, MA which he ran for 13 years. Roland has been the Executive Chef at Springhouse since 2002.  He has been married to his wife, Joanne, for 28 years. Together they have two children, Trevor who is a policeman, and Megan who is in school.  In his spare time he enjoys antiques and perusing EBay. He also likes spending time at the beach or with his pets, a cat and two dogs.  He is a big fan of the New England sports teams.

TJ Walter, Dining Room Manager

TJ Walter was born in Montgomery, Alabama. He started his career in the food industry by working in a deli throughout high school. He attended Needham High School, and later graduated from Newbury College with a degree in Hotel Restaurant and a minor in culinary arts.  At the age of 18, TJ began working at Northhill in Needham as a waiter. He then spent four years working as a waiter at Fox Hill Village in Westwood. For the next seven years, TJ was the Dining Room Manager at Avery Crossings in Needham before joining the Springhouse management team in 2000.  Along with managing the dining room, he coordinates private functions and helps the chef with menu planning.

Yosiris Pena, Administrative Assistant

Yosiris, who likes to be called Yosi was born in the Dominican Republic. She moved to Boston at the age of five and later attended and graduated from Newbury College with a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management. Yosi started working at Springhouse as concierge in 2006 and after finishing college was promoted to Administrative Assistant. On Fridays Yosi teaches one-on-one computer classes to residents, and enjoys doing the monthly activity flyers, and designing Springhouse’s monthly e-newsletter amongst other things.  Yosi coordinates the orientation for new Springhouse employees, assists the marketing staff and business office, and does all of the accounts payable. Aside from her everyday duties she manages the front desk concierge staff of seven.  Outside of Springhouse, Yosi enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading love novels, going out, and talking.