Our Leadership

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Richard Totorico

President, Arvum Senior Living

 

Richard has over 30 years of experience in healthcare administration, spanning acute care, community-based, and senior living settings. Throughout his career, he has managed 52 senior living communities across 16 states, showcasing his extensive leadership in the industry. Richard has held roles such as Analyst, Human Resource Director, Administrative Director, and Deputy Executive Director with various Louisiana State agencies, including the Louisiana Health Care Authority, LSU Medical Center, Medical Center of New Orleans, University Hospital, and the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals.

Richard earned a Bachelor of Science in Management with a concentration in Human Resources from the University of New Orleans, where he served as a Board Member of the Alpha Theta Epsilon Honor Society and was elected to the Student Government Association. He also holds an MBA from Southeastern State University. Richard’s certifications include Level 4 Assisted Living Administrator, Certified Public Manager, and Professional of Human Resources. Additionally, he has served on boards such as the Louisiana State Personnel Council, the New Orleans Compensation Association, the Department of Health and Hospital Hurricane Task Force, and the Greater New Orleans Society of Human Resource Professionals.

As the Executive Director of The Trace for six years, Richard established himself as a leader in senior living. He later became the Regional Director of Operations for the SummerHouse brand and now serves as Division Chief Operating Officer for Arvum Senior Living. He takes pride in being accessible to residents, their families, and the broader community, championing senior care and advocacy.

A veteran of the United States Air Force, Richard served as a Sergeant and F-15 Crew Chief. He was awarded the Air Force Meritorious Service Medal for his exemplary service.

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Lisa Holloway

Vice President of Supportive Services

 

Lisa Holloway is a progressive senior-level leader with over 20 years of experience in both for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations, including the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The last 16 years of her career have been dedicated to the senior living industry, where she has specialized in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. Her extensive experience also includes new construction builds, start-ups, and acquisitions. Lisa has held key leadership roles, including Executive Director, Regional Director of Operations, and most recently, Senior Vice President of Operations in the healthcare and senior living industry.

Lisa is a dedicated leader and mentor, known for her servant-hearted approach and commitment to fostering a positive culture. She is passionate about the growth and development of leaders, providing support and guidance with a kind, calm, consistent, and fair approach. Her ability to build trust with cross-functional stakeholders has made her an influential leader within her field.

Outside of her professional accomplishments, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband of 35 years, her two adult children, grandson, and senior parents. She is an avid Disney fan and loves to travel, finding joy in exploring new places and creating lasting memories with her family.

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Todd Nault

Regional Director of Operations

 

Todd Nault, who resides in a suburb outside of St. Louis, brings more than 32 years of comprehensive experience in all areas of senior living to his role. As a highly analytical healthcare management professional, Todd excels in all aspects of operations, including financial management, leadership, customer service, census growth, and achieving positive clinical outcomes.

Todd offers a unique combination of hands-on administration that maximizes organizational effectiveness, operations-oriented leadership that ensures efficiency, and people-oriented guidance that drives productivity. Throughout his extensive career in senior-level positions within the long-term care sector, Todd has consistently scrutinized processes with an eye toward greater efficacy.

His notable accomplishments include assessing current and future staffing needs, achieving successful compliance results, surpassing expected census targets, overseeing the allocation of financial resources, and managing budgetary processes. Todd has a proven track record of building and leading successful, goal-oriented teams of professional staff while managing budgets and resources to achieve bottom-line results.

Todd's dedication to operational excellence and his ability to drive positive outcomes make him a respected leader in the senior living industry. His strategic vision and hands-on approach ensure that our communities operate efficiently and effectively, providing the highest quality of care to our residents.

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Nicole Carlson

Area Operation Manager

 

Nicole Carlson is the Area Operations Manager, bringing a strong background in senior living leadership and a deep commitment to supporting community teams and residents. Since joining Addington Place of Fairfield in 2019, Nicole has focused on building welcoming environments and ensuring high standards of care and operations across the communities she supports.

Nicole began her career as a Business Office Manager, where her organizational strength, attention to detail, and natural leadership quickly set her apart. Her ability to balance operational needs with a resident-centered approach led to her promotion to Executive Director, a role in which she successfully supported residents, families, and staff. Her proven leadership and operational insight now guide her work as Area Operations Manager, where she partners closely with Executive Directors to drive consistency, performance, and team development.

Outside of work, Nicole is a devoted wife and proud mother of three. She enjoys weightlifting, traveling, and spending quality time with her family. Nicole’s passion for people, paired with her dedication to operational excellence, makes her a trusted leader and valued resource across the organization.

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Katie Grob

Division Admin Specialist

 

Katie is a Division Admin Specialist supporting the Arvum and SummerHouse regions of Arvum Senior Living. She joined the company’s parent organization, Discovery Senior Living, in 2022 as a Regional Controller within the Accounting Department. Before transitioning to Operations with Arvum in 2024, Katie built a decade of experience in the accounting field.
In her current role, Katie leverages her strong accounting background to provide valuable financial insight and operational support to both community teams and colleagues. She is known for delivering clear, data-driven perspectives on financial performance to the organization’s capital partners.
 
Outside of work, Katie is a competitive weightlifter who represented Team USA at the 50th Challenge 210 in Tramelan, Switzerland, in 2022. She was also the 2021 USA Weightlifting National Champion in the 45 kg weight class and is now setting her sights on making waves in the Masters weightlifting circuit. In her free time, Katie enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and wrangling her miniature dachshund, Stevie Nicks.

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Kathleen Carver

Operations Specialist


Kathleen Carver is an Operations Specialist, bringing over 30 years of experience across Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Residential Care, and Behavioral Health. Her extensive background allows her to support communities with operational guidance while maintaining a strong focus on resident well-being and team success. She especially enjoys opportunities to work within behavioral health, where she can help improve quality of life through individualized support and understanding.

Kathleen is a graduate of Steelville R-3 High School and earned her Bachelor of Arts in History with minors in Psychology, Communication and Media Studies, and Political Science from the University of Missouri–Rolla. She later obtained a dual Master’s degree in Health Services Administration and Human Resources Development from Webster University, strengthening her expertise in both care operations and team development.

Outside of work, Kathleen enjoys reading and traveling, especially visiting Florida and Williamsburg, Virginia. She values time spent with her husband and two daughters and appreciates the balance family brings to her life. Kathleen’s knowledge, experience, and supportive leadership style make her a trusted resource for the communities she serves.

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Kelsi Morgan

Senior Regional Director of Sales


Kelsi Morgan serves as Senior Regional Director of Sales, overseeing 30 communities and leading a team of Area Managers, Regional Directors of Sales, and Sales Specialists. Since stepping into the role in September 2025, she has been locked in on performance, structure, and results. Her focus is simple: build strong sales infrastructure, drive occupancy, and create a culture where accountability is not optional.

Her roots in senior living run deep. Raised in the industry through her mother’s work as an Administrator, Kelsi started in dining services during high school and learned early that operations and sales are connected at the core. She moved into a concierge role before stepping into real estate, where she sharpened her sales strategy and market instincts. When she returned to senior living as a Director of Sales, she quickly stood out for disciplined execution and consistent results. That momentum led to promotions to Sales Specialist, Regional Director of Sales, and ultimately Senior Regional Director of Sales. She is unapologetically data driven and believes great sales leaders know their pipeline, understand their metrics, and own their outcomes.

Originally from Alabama, Kelsi now resides in Missouri with her husband, where they steward a regenerative ranch centered on soil health, sustainable land management, and responsible livestock practices. Their work is grounded in restoring the land and doing things the right way for the long haul. Outside of work, they travel with their three Mini Aussies, exploring National Parks across the country and embracing the tradition, grit, and beauty of American landscape

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Marcie Durian

Regional Director of Sales


Marcie Durian is the Regional Director of Sales, bringing 25 years of experience in the senior living industry. Her background spans work with special needs individuals, skilled nursing rehabilitation as a Regional Director of Operations, Director of Sales for skilled nursing therapy contracts, and Regional Director of Sales across Skilled Nursing, Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
 
Marcie studied Occupational Therapy Assistant at Kirkwood Community College and Organizational Management and Leadership at Friends University, building a strong foundation in both clinical understanding and strategic leadership. She takes pride in developing sales leaders who lead with compassion while achieving meaningful results for families. Marcie is passionate about coaching teams to be data driven, confident in their analysis, and adaptable when strategies need to shift.
 
What motivates her most is hearing the stories of how a move to senior living changed the life of a resident and their family. She often says that seniors give far more than they receive, and that belief fuels her commitment to the work every day.
 
Outside of work, Marcie enjoys interior design, gardening, cooking, baking, and hosting gatherings for family and friends. She and her husband are avid football fans and love watching women’s college basketball and the WNBA together. She is a proud mother and grandmother and treasures time spent with her daughter, son-in-law, and two grandchildren.

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Julie Krygowski

Sales Specialist


Julie Krygowski is a Sales Specialist supporting the SummerHouse, Arvum, and Arvum South communities, bringing 15 years of experience in senior living. She began her career in the industry in 2011 in the Washington, D.C. area with Emeritus and has since lived and worked in communities across the country. This experience has given her a broad perspective on sales, service, and community culture within senior living.
 
She is a graduate of St. Petersburg College in Florida with a degree in Liberal Arts and is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, having served four years as a firefighter. Her leadership, discipline, and commitment to service continue to guide her work supporting families and community teams.
 
Outside of work, she enjoys camping, hiking, and spending time outdoors. She is the proud mother of one daughter and is excitedly preparing to welcome her first granddaughter.
 

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Marcela Hermosillo-Tarin, M.S., SHRM-CP

Division Human Resources Director

 

Marcela Hermosillo-Tarin brings a wealth of experience and a strategic vision to her role. With a 15-year track record in strategic human resources management and a Master of Science from Drake University, Marcela is a seasoned HR leader dedicated to fostering excellence and innovation in the workplace.

In addition to her professional accomplishments, Marcela is the co-owner of a successful remodeling and staging business, demonstrating her entrepreneurial spirit. She is also a devoted mother of two and a supportive wife, balancing her professional and personal life with grace.

Marcela's influence in HR extends beyond her role at Arvum Senior Living. She actively contributes to the community as a board member for organizations like the Association of Talent Development of Central Iowa and the Latina Leadership Initiative. Her expertise and leadership have been recognized with her inclusion in the 2023 40 Under 40 by the Business Record, and she holds a respected SHRM certification.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Marcela is passionate about the power of cohesive teams in driving workplace transformation. She is a respected voice in her profession, committed to making a positive impact through her work and community involvement.

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Michael Kelly

Regional Director of Culinary

 

Michael Kelly is a dynamic and results-driven leader with a profound passion for the culinary arts. Throughout his career, Chef Michael has been a pillar in our community, consistently demonstrating a commitment to excellence, innovation, and collaborative leadership.

With a 24-year track record in various culinary fields, Michael has held key leadership roles that have allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of culinary dynamics. His journey began in his grandmother’s kitchen, where conversations about food and hospitality sparked his lifelong passion.

Michael has worked in diverse culinary environments before discovering his true calling in senior living five years ago. This early experience laid the foundation for his growth and paved the way for subsequent leadership opportunities.

Outside of his professional responsibilities, Michael is dedicated to mentoring young culinary professionals, encouraging them to aim high in their careers. His commitment to nurturing talent is an investment that promises long-term benefits for the industry.

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Stacy Wicker

Division Director of Resident Care 

 

Stacy Wicker is a Division Director of Resident Care with over 11 years of experience in senior living, specializing in clinical operations, regulatory compliance, and quality outcomes across assisted living communities. She brings a strong track record of supporting multi-site teams, improving care delivery systems, and partnering with community leadership to drive both clinical excellence and operational performance.

Stacy is recognized for her ability to translate complex regulatory and clinical requirements into practical processes that enhance resident safety, staff accountability, and family confidence. She is passionate about building high-performing care teams, strengthening clinical standards, and ensuring residents receive compassionate, person-centered support in every community she serves.

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Jessica Dalton, RN

Resident Care Specialist

 

Jessica Dalton, RN, is a Resident Care Specialist with Arvum Senior Living, bringing over 11 years of nursing experience and a strong commitment to quality resident care. She earned her Associate Degree in Nursing from Southeastern Iowa Community College and began her career in skilled nursing, where she spent six years growing from floor nurse to nurse manager.

Jessica later transitioned into assisted living, serving as the Director of Health and Wellness in the Mt. Pleasant, Iowa community before moving into her current regional support role. Her hands-on clinical experience and leadership background allow her to guide teams, strengthen care practices, and support communities in delivering consistent, resident-centered care.

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends and is a proud mother of two sons and grandmother to one grandson. She loves swimming and summer pool gatherings, traveling to warm destinations during the winter, and cheering on the Iowa Hawkeyes in college football and women’s basketball. Jessica’s dedication to compassionate care and team support makes her a valued resource across the Arvum communities.

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Jessica PyszkaPigg, RN, BSN

 Regional Director of Resident Care

 

Jessica began her career as a Paramedic and advanced to become a critical care ER nurse. Over the course of 25+ years, she has held various positions, from a staff nurse in a small critical access hospital to an emergency room charge nurse in a Level 1 trauma center.

Jessica's commitment to senior care is deeply personal. She made a promise to her grandmother to always care for her, and after her grandmother's passing in 2020 due to Covid, she dedicated herself to honoring that promise by caring for other seniors. In 2020, Jessica started as a Director of Health and Wellness and has since become a Regional Care Specialist, supporting our Directors of Health and Wellness and our communities.

Outside of her professional responsibilities, Jessica enjoys spending her free time with her six grandbabies, all under the age of 9. She is a diehard St. Louis Blues hockey fan and has a passion for creating her own natural products, including lotions, soaps, candles, and home cleaning products.

Jessica lives by the motto: "Every day may not be good, but there is good in every day. Find the good."

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Amy Hinton, RN, BSN, RCS

Resident Care Specialist

 

Amy Hinton, RN, BSN, RCS is a Resident Care Specialist, bringing 28 years of nursing experience and 19 years of leadership in healthcare. A graduate of Louisiana College, Amy has dedicated her career to supporting residents and guiding care teams with compassion and consistency.

Amy previously served five years as Director of Health and Wellness at SummerHouse Alexandria, where she focused on clinical quality, team development, and resident-centered care. She now supports multiple communities in her role as Resident Care Specialist, providing guidance, education, and hands-on support to strengthen care practices and outcomes.

Outside of work, Amy enjoys traveling, spending time with her four children and three grandsons, and working on DIY crafts and home projects. She also has a passion for interior design and values time socializing with friends and family.

Amy’s experience, dedication, and supportive leadership make her a trusted resource for residents, families, and team members alike.

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