Kari Sodman-Orth, CEO, Administrator
I am honored and grateful to continue to serve this community in my new role as the CEO/Administrator. I started in 2000 in the nurse aide training program. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from MSU and I also attended Ferris State University to study long-term care administration. At Hazel Findlay I have been an aide, a scheduler, the admissions coordinator – sometimes all at the same time!
What do you enjoy about working at Hazel Findlay? No doubt, our work family and our residents and their family members. I love being a part of living and fulfilling our mission.
Fun Fact: All of my grandparents and my mother have lived at Hazel Findlay.
Amy Stoll, RN, Director of Nursing
I started working at Hazel Findlay after I graduated high school in 2001. I took the Nurse Aide Training Program here to become a certified nursing assistant. I worked nights and took classes to become a licensed practical nurse in 2009, and then became a registered nurse in 2010. I worked on nights as a charge nurse until September 2011 when I became the assistant director of nursing for South and West Halls. Then in 2020, I became the director of nursing. Currently, I am also continuing my education to become certified in wound care and gerontology.
What do you enjoy about working at Hazel Findlay? I enjoy working with a Work Family. We are all striving and dedicated to supporting our mission. We have an excellent teamwork approach in this building.
Fun Fact: I love hunting and fishing.
Sandy Fossano, Grievance Officer and A/R Specialist
I’ve worked at Hazel Findlay since September 2015. I have an associate degree in nursing (ADN) and a bachelor’s degree in health care administration.
What do you enjoy about working at Hazel Findlay? I am able to help our residents and their family members by offering guidance in the skilled nursing process as related to Medicare and insurance coverage. I also provide assistance with Medicaid for long-term care. I lead with a servant’s heart and love having a Work Family.
Fun Fact: I compete with both of my horses, in reining and western dressage. I horseback ride four nights a week, and on weekends. My dog Louie helps me serve at Hazel Findlay. He knows sign language and we enjoy visiting with our residents!
Jeremy Sodman, Admissions Coordinator
I joined Hazel Findlay as the admissions coordinator in 2024. However, this isn’t my first time as part of the team. I was a CNA from 1999 – 2011. I am also a licensed paramedic and a CPR instructor with more than 13 years of ER experience.
What do you like best about working at Hazel Findlay? The homelike environment and interacting with residents.
Fun Fact: I love to do woodworking and other projects.
Amy Huff, RN, Infection Preventionist
I have been a nurse at Hazel Findlay for more than 30 years and have served as the infection preventionist since 2007. I am certified in infection prevention and control and am active with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. I am also a member of our local Emergency Operations Committee for Clinton County and District 1 Regional Medical Response Coalition.
What do you enjoy about working at Hazel Findlay? Serving the community where I was born and raised is very fulfilling. The friendships I have found here are equally rewarding.
Fun Fact: I enjoy writing and making pottery.
Kim Higbie, Business Office Manager
I have worked for Hazel Findlay for almost 40 years. I started as a receptionist in 1982 and then moved to other duties in the business office. I got married in 1985 and left to pursue other avenues. I returned to Hazel Findlay in 1987 as the payroll administrator/business office specialist. I took my current position of business office manager in December 2021.
What do you enjoy about working at Hazel Findlay? I really love the Work Family atmosphere. We work as a team and support each other. I have been with this company for most of my life and have developed lasting friendships and a love for my coworkers and the residents we serve.
Fun Fact: I have nine amazing grandchildren – seven girls and two boys. I enjoy camping, traveling and spending time with my family.
Madison McIntyre, Team Growth Officer
I have been a part of our amazing Work Family since 2015 in many different roles. I have served as a CNA, nursing scheduler, admissions coordinator and the current team growth officer in our business office.
What do you enjoy about working at Hazel Findlay? I enjoy being part of an amazing team where I am supported. Hazel Findlay has trained me for each role I’ve held.
Fun fact: I can hula hoop really well!
Melissa Fellows, Facility Assistant
In 2004, I took the class we offer to become a CNA and for 20 years I have been a part of the Hazel Findlay family. Prior to taking the NATP, I operated a licensed daycare.
What do you like best about working at Hazel Findlay? “My work family and residents.”
Fun fact: “I enjoy spending time kayaking and staying at our cottage with my family.”
