Leadership Team
Board of Directors
Officers
Chair
Barbara Johnson
Vice-Chair
Shirley Winschel
Treasurer
Mitchell Kalkhof, CPA, CFE, MBA
Assistant Treasurer
Karen Haffley
Secretary
Marybeth Baran
Past Chair
Joel M. Snavely, Esquire
Board Members
Russell Betz
Keith Button, Esquire
Michael Estrich
Charlotte Foresther
Mary Ann Lubiejewski
Tom New
Susan Roche
Patti Sitter
Cheryl Wiegle
Amenities
Rehabilitation Suite
On-site rehab services as ordered by your physician.
Elegantly Appointed Sitting Area
Perfect for visiting or relaxing.
Quiet Reflection
Worship as you like in our meditation room or interdenominational chapel.
Shopping Fun
Pick up necessities, odds and ends, or a hidden treasure.
Outdoor Spaces
Room to bloom and grow.
Dining Delights
A variety of dining services offered featuring homemade recipes.
Game Room
Reserve special areas to host family and friends.
Indoor Parking
Put an end to cleaning off the car! Park your car in our secure, free, indoor lot.
On-Site Beauty Salon
Get pampered.
Book Lover’s Haven
Peruse our vast library featuring large-print works.
Come visit us!
Want to learn more? We want to meet you.
Call or email us today to schedule a tour.
Staff
Amber Morian-Gowetski
Chief Executive Officer
Amber Morian-Gowetski, NHA, BA, has more than twenty-five (25) years of experience in senior living, dedicating her career to improving residents’ lives and fostering supportive and compassionate care in a Continuing Care Retirement Community. While attending Allegheny College, Amber began volunteering in the Activities Department at a local non-profit senior living community. She fell in love with the atmosphere, the sense of community, and the knowledge she was able to gain by interacting with the residents, family members, and staff. It was then that Amber realized that she wanted her career to be in the long-term care industry.
After receiving her BA from Allegheny College, Amber completed the Nursing Home Administration Core of Knowledge Program at La Roche College. In 2001, Amber began employment with a not-for-profit, stand alone, nursing home as the Human Resource Manager and was promoted to the Assistant Administrator position. In 2003, Amber obtained her Personal Care Home Administrator’s certificate and became the Personal Care Administrator while continuing to be the Assistant Administrator of the Nursing Home. In 2020, Amber stepped into the Nursing Home Administrator Position upon her predecessor’s retirement.
Amber has served on numerous church committees, was the Meadville YMCA Swim Team Booster President and the Meadville Area Senior High Swim Team Booster President, and currently serves on the Health Ventures Alliance Board of Directors.
Kyle Johnson
Chief Operating Officer
Nursing Home Administrator
Kyle Johnson, MHSA, NHA, became a member of our team in November 2021. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Kent State University (2016) and a Master’s Degree in Health Services Administration (2019). A licensed Nursing Home Administrator, Kyle previously worked at a local senior living facility before joining Sarah Reed. His extensive experience includes roles as Director of Quality, Safety, and Corporate Compliance, Community Director of an Independent Living facility, and a Home Health Coordinator. During the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kyle led the Regional Response Health Collaborative Program (RRHCP), supporting 84 long-term care facilities across Northwestern Pennsylvania. He is also actively engaged in the community, serving on boards such as the Healthcare Ventures Alliance (HVA) and the Boys and Girls Club of Erie. He is also involved with the Emerging Erie Fund.
Carey Mastrian
Personal Care Home Administrator
Carey Mastrian, BA, serves as our Personal Care Home Administrator. She received her BA from John Carroll University and her Personal Care Home Administrator’s license. She oversees admissions and nursing services and all other matters relating to the Residential and Personal Care Facilities. Carey has over 25 years of experience in Marketing, Sales, and Human Resources. In 2006, she shifted her career focus to the senior healthcare field. She has been at Sarah Reed since 2013.
David Gerber
Chief Financial Officer
David Gerber, BS, joined the Sarah Reed team in 2019 as the Chief Financial Officer. Prior to joining Sarah Reed, he previously served as the Vice President/Finance for a local social service agency and has over 24 years of non-profit accounting experience. David was born and raised in St. Marys, PA but stayed in Erie area upon his graduation from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College where he earned a B.S. in Accounting.
Linda Vestrand, JD
Director of Human Resources
Linda Vestrand, JD, joined the Sarah Reed family in November 2025, bringing over 20 years of experience in Human Resources and Leadership Development across a variety of industries nationwide. She holds a BA in French from Youngstown State University and earned her Juris Doctor from The Ohio State University.
In addition to her academic achievements, Linda holds several professional certifications: Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR, 2014), SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP, 2018), and Certified in Healthcare Compliance (CHC, 2021).
After beginning her HR career in the retail and distribution sectors, Linda transitioned to senior living in Erie in 2018. She found her passion in the not-for-profit space, aligning her work with her personal mission to help employees thrive in their careers. Most recently, she served at the top-ranked retirement community in Illinois, located in Chicago.
Linda is excited to bring her diverse experiences to Sarah Reed, with a vision to make it the employer of choice in senior living across Northwestern Pennsylvania – because happy employees create happy residents.
Val Baer, RN
Director of Nursing
Val Baer was born and raised in Erie, PA. She has cultivated over 32 years of expertise across various roles, illustrating a commitment to excellence in geriatric care. Val’s journey began as a nurse’s aide at the age of 17. She completed nursing school at St. Vincent School of Nursing in 1992. Since then, she has excelled in positions including medication nurse, RN Supervisor, restorative nurse, RNAC, quality control/infection control nurse, Case Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Nursing Director. Her numerous accolades, including the esteemed PHCA awards for nursing excellence, are a testament to her unwavering focus on quality care. Val’s career goal is to provide the highest-quality care to the geriatric population.
Jamie Woodard, MSN, RN, WCC
PERSONAL CARE NURSE MANAGER
Jamie Woodard, MSN, RN, WCC, brings over twenty years of experience in healthcare and a lifelong commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care. She first joined the Sarah Reed team in 2005 as a Personal Care Assistant and has since advanced through multiple leadership roles, including Staff Development Nurse, Quality Coordinator, and, most recently, returning as Assistant Director of Nursing in 2023. Jamie now serves as the Personal Care Nurse Manager.
She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Gannon University in 2013 and her Master of Science in Nursing, specializing in Nursing Education, from Capella University in 2022. In addition, she holds certifications in Wound Care and as a Personal Care Home Administrator and is a proud member of the National Society of Leadership and Success.
Recognized for her calm, empathetic, and caring leadership style, Jamie is passionate about mentoring and developing nursing staff, fostering teamwork, and driving continuous improvement in systems and processes to enhance both staff performance and resident outcomes. Outside of work, she values spending time with her family and church community, which keeps her grounded and inspired to lead with integrity and compassion.