Contact:

 

Dianna Huckestein

Evangelical Homes of Michigan  

Phone: 734-222-4000

 

Date: For Immediate Release

 

Evangelical Homes of Michigan is proud to announce that Christine Pepera has been named Executive Director, Health Care Services at Evangelical Homes Sterling Heights. Ms. Pepera has worked at Evangelical Homes Sterling Heights for the last 13 years, during which she has served in many administrative roles, recently as Business Office Manager.

 

After several years of hard work and dedication, Ms. Pepera was accepted into the Administrator in Training program at Evangelical Homes Sterling Heights. She has spent the last year gaining valuable first-hand experience, and is now prepared to take over as Executive Director. 

 

In addition to her years of experience and breadth of knowledge regarding the inner workings of retirement communities, Ms. Pepera brings with her an extremely positively world view and a strong sense of compassion and respect for the aging population, whom she credits for helping her on her way to achieving her goals.

 

“My promotion to Executive Director has been one of the best experiences in my life,” she said in a statement. “twelve years ago when I filled out an application for my first  position [with Evangelical Homes of Michigan] I would have never imagined that I would end up where I am today, but I am happy to be where I am and look forward to the future.”

Evangelical Homes of Michiganis a not for profit organization related to the United Church of Christ providing healthcare, housing and community services to seniors and their extended families. In 2007, Evangelical Homes of Michigan provided more than $2.3 million in un-reimbursed charity care to residents, serving more than 1,400 individuals and their families through their campuses in Southeast Michigan; including Ann Arbor, Detroit, Saline and Sterling Heights. Founded in 1879, the organization is governed by a 15-member Board of Directors, employs over 1000 individuals and enjoys over 15,000 hours of volunteer services annually. In 2006, Evangelical Homes of Michigan received the Business Enterprise Award from the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce and in 2004 and 2005 was named one of the Metro Detroit’s 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For by the Michigan Business Professional Association. For more information visit www.evangelicalhomes.org.  

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