POST-ACUTE & SENIOR SOLUTIONS
CARRIAGE HOME OFFICE TEAM
Bob Siebel, CFACHCA
President
Bob has been a licensed administrator since 1971, with an extensive career that includes serving as President of the American College of Health Care Administrators and Chairman of the Long Term Care Professional Technical Advisory Committee for the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. He has conducted seminars for nursing home professionals in over 45 states, presenting to prestigious groups such as the American Hospital Association, the American College of Healthcare Executives, the Chicago Municipal Analysis Society, and the Health Care Financial Management Association, among others. In addition to his leadership roles, Bob has served as an expert witness in multiple states and has published numerous articles on various aspects of long-term care. He is a recipient of both the Distinguished Service Award and the Educator of the Year Award from the American College of Health Care Administration. Bob is also the author of A Very Personal Look at the First 50 Years of Long Term Care, a touching and often humorous reflection on the senior care industry’s growth—from its infancy through the development of regulations and Medicare/Medicaid, to his personal experiences navigating the evolving landscape as an administrator. Bob’s book can be purchased through Venmo. Please call Carriage Healthcare at 720-550-4971.
Stephanie Sherman, NHA
Chief Operating Officer
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Stephanie has dedicated over two decades to long-term care, primarily in administrative roles. She oversees the operations of nine skilled nursing facilities, ten assisted living communities, an RCAC (Residential Care Apartment Complex), and four home health care agencies. Her role involves providing operational support, implementing infrastructure, and establishing policies to ensure financial viability and long-term success. Stephanie is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator with a bachelor's degree in psychology and a Master's in Business Administration with a focus on Health Care Management. She is also an active member of the American College of Health Care Administrators.
Cindy DeMoye
Chief Financial Officer​​
Cindy ensures the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial processes and systems. With over 25 years of leadership experience in finance, accounting, operations, process improvement, and coaching, her expertise spans various industries, including healthcare, telecommunications, services, agriculture and start-ups. She is passionate about improving business processes by identifying inefficiencies, leveraging resources, and reducing unnecessary costs. Her previous roles include public accounting, internal auditing, financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, process improvement, and project management. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Colorado State University. Deeply involved in the community, Cindy volunteers with organizations such as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates), Habitat for Humanity, and serves as a church practitioner and teacher.
Kirstin Pedretti, NHA
Chief Innovation Officer
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Kirstin holds a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration and a Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Leadership, with a focus on Strategic Management of Healthcare Organizations. She completed her Administrator-in-Training at a Life Plan Community offering skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and adult day care. Upon completion, she became a licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Kirstin is passionate about innovation and strategic management aimed at enriching the quality of care for seniors and improving the healthcare delivery system. She specializes in complex healthcare initiatives, strategies, and payment reform to enhance performance outcomes, including the development of preferred provider relationships and payer network participation. As a key member of Carriage-managed facilities, Kirstin plays an integral role in assessing, designing, and implementing projects and innovations. She has been a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators since 2008.
M. Beth Miller
Director of Human Resources​​
Beth brings over two decades' experience in human resources, specializing in payroll, benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance with labor laws, including the ACA (Affordable Care Act). For more than a decade, she has overseen all HR operations at Carriage Healthcare Companies, ensuring efficient payroll processes, effective benefits management, and full regulatory compliance. Beth holds a Master of Science in Management with a specialization in Human Resource Management and a certificate in Strategic Human Resource Management from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. Throughout her career, Beth has successfully managed multi-state and multi-location health, life, FSA, and 401(k) plans, payroll processing, open enrollment, and Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration. Her diverse industry experience spans banking, hospitality, manufactured housing, engineering, and professional employer organizations (PEOs), always with a focus on fostering strong employee relations and ensuring legal compliance.
Darla Roark
Director of Staff Development, Recruiting & Retention​
Darla oversees the recruitment, onboarding, new hire orientation, talent management, and the electronic learning management system for Carriage-managed facilities, ensuring these processes align with our quality standards. She plays a key role in promoting positive staff morale and recognition across Carriage-managed facilities and home health agencies, fostering a supportive work environment for staff and a positive living environment for residents and patients. A dedicated professional, Darla is an active member of the National Association for Health Care Recruiters (NAHCR) and the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). Darla’s passion for working with people grew during her 25-year career as a paralegal. She earned her certification from the National Association of Paralegals, a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, and completed the Leadership Enhancement and Preparation (LEAP) program. She has also published an article offering guidance on transitioning special needs children into adulthood.
Bunny Markarian
Corporate Compliance Officer​
Bunny is a seasoned professional in long-term care, with a remarkable 35-year career spanning multiple states. From her early days as a senior living administrator to her current role as the Corporate Compliance Officer for WISH, Bunny has consistently demonstrated her commitment to providing quality care for the elderly. ​With a bachelor’s degree in management and a wealth of knowledge gained through her vast experience, Bunny continues to make a positive impact in the field of long-term care. Her dedication to the well-being of seniors is evident in her prior involvement with an assisted living association, where she served as the co-president. She is also politically active, maintaining relationships with state legislators and keeping up on important issues that affect senior care.
Carol Stine
Controller​​
Carol holds a Bachelor of Business Degree in Finance and a Masters in Business Administration degree. Her accounting and finance career has crossed diverse industries including healthcare, construction, oil & gas and start-ups. As a diligent and detail-oriented Controller with Carriage Healthcare Companies, she oversees the monthly financial statement preparation for eight skilled nursing facilities. Carol works with and helps train the accounting teams at the different locations to help ensure the financials are complete and accurate. She prepares the monthly consolidated financial statements for the 20+ senior living facilities & home health agencies that Carriage manages, as well as the quarterly consolidated financial packages for the Board of Directors and bondholders. ​In her spare time, Carol enjoys spending time with friends, family and her two dogs.
Stephanie Romero
Assistant Controller
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Stephanie has a bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of Colorado. Her responsibilities at Carriage include oversight of financial completion and accuracy with an emphasis on home health and assisted living. She has a focus in banking management and financial software system support and implementation. Prior to joining the Carriage Healthcare team, her professional accounting experience includes work in the fields of agricultural packing and distribution, automotive maintenance and aerospace inspection.
Julie Noone
Director of Marketing
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Julie is a seasoned marketing professional with a diverse background spanning healthcare, real estate, publishing, music, and small business. As Marketing Director for Carriage-managed facilities and agencies, she specializes in census growth, HR recruitment, and strategic marketing. Her creative expertise includes graphic design, website management, digital and social media management, and marketing strategy development. Julie is also skilled in campaign development, copywriting, video editing, and managing ad placements across print, TV, and radio. She also handles press releases and community-based marketing initiatives, ensuring Carriage-managed facilities and agencies maintain a strong local presence while driving visibility and continued growth.
Kim Paradise
Executive Administrative Assistant
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Kim is CHC’s very versatile executive administrative assistant with a dual role as our CFO (Chief Fun Officer), never missing an opportunity to celebrate a holiday or special occasion within out office. Her well-honed background in customer service plus strong interpersonal & communication skills, problem-solving abilities and creativity have made her a strong addition to our staff. Kim keeps our office running smoothly, but also assists every department at CHC including HR, AP, payroll, marketing and the executive suite with duties such as assisting with recruitment and employee records, managing invoices and reconciling accounts, coordinating and editing content for the monthly newsletters, coordinating meetings and travel arrangements, helping with the planning of Carriage’s semi-annual conferences, and assisting with special projects in various departments. She also keeps us well-supplied with chocolate!
Caress Mares
Administrative Assistant
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Caress has a strong background in accounting and administration. She's skilled in MS365 and database management and keeps our office running smoothly with her strong customer service, time management and multitasking abilities. ​Since joining CHC, Caress has taken on IT responsibilities, assists HR & Finance with special projects, manages the monthly newsletters, and helps with travel arrangements in addition to other responsibilities.​ A Colorado native, Caress is mom to competitive athletes and love to cheer on her kids.