Our Team
Meet the team that serves at Ashton Place.
Kevin Christiano
Director
Years of Service: 9
Hometown: Pittsford, NY
“As a third-generation long-term care provider, I’ve always believed that senior living should feel personal, steady, and supportive. Creating a comfortable experience rooted in warmth and reliability helps ensure our residents and their families feel valued. It’s the everyday moments of connection that inspire me most and make me grateful for the trust placed in us to care for people who deserve our unwavering commitment and respect.”
Connie Hemminger
Billing Coordinator
Years of Service: 19
Hometown: Clifton Springs, NY
“I am a numbers person, so my favorite part of my job is managing financials and spreadsheets. I also love the creativity involved in project management.”
Tressa Taylor
Director of Marketing and Leasing
Years of Service: 1
Hometown: Clifton Springs, NY
“After two decades as an entrepreneur, I’ve learned that the best decisions happen when wisdom meets genuine care. At Ashton Place, I help families navigate life’s meaningful transitions with practical guidance and a listening ear. Whether crafting our community’s story or connecting with families one-on-one, I believe in real connections, because sometimes the smallest gestures make the biggest difference.”
Jackie Turner, LPN
Enriched Living Case Manager
Years of Service: 8
Hometown: Walworth, NY
“What led me to a career in Senior Living is the flexibility to spend quality time with each of them and obtain the best individualized plan of care to maintain a healthy, safe and fulfilling life they deserve.”
Jim Velte
Environmental Services Director
Years of Service: 3
Hometown: Sodus, NY
” The most important part of my job is providing and maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable living environment, the best possible home for our residents.”
Amy Donk
Activities Director
Years of Service: 14
Hometown: Clifton Springs, NY
“I love working at Ashton Place for the residents. Being able to interact with them, and providing them with activities full of fun and interest. Watching them enjoy, smile, be involved with Ashton Life.”
Andrew Day
Food Service Manager
Years of Service: 5
Hometown: Phelps, NY
“My favorite part of my job at Ashton Place is working with a tremendous food service staff to create a variety of menu items to meet the nutritional needs of the residents and satisfy their taste buds at the same time.”
Christina Nielsen
Resident Services Coordinator
“I love connecting residents with valuable resources and helping to build informal support networks. Building on open communication, a positive demeanor, and a deep understanding of the diverse needs of the community I serve here at Ashton Place.”
