Meet our employees.
Meet our employees, who make Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt, one of the finest continuing care retirement communities in the nation. Each member of our staff is committed to you, our mission and our core values.
Phil Barrett - Executive Director
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Phil Barrett is responsible for the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of each resident at Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt.
As Executive Director, Phil oversees every aspect of the community, including the quality of services, amenities, programs and care provided to residents. Phil exemplifies Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, philosophy and core values of integrity, compassion and excellence and ensures that each employee upholds these tenets.
With his years of leadership experience in senior living, Phil has demonstrated his dedication to older adults.
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Amy Mataro - Associate Executive Director
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Amy Mataro assists the Executive Director in ensuring the highest quality experience for each resident we serve.
As Associate Executive Director, Amy helps the Executive Director to manage the personalized delivery of high-quality services, amenities, programs and care. Amy exemplifies Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, philosophy and core values of integrity, compassion and excellence and ensures that each employee upholds these tenets.
Amy brought her passion for serving older adults to Classic Residence by Hyatt in 1992. Prior to that, she learned her expertise in hospitality and the guest experience at Hyatt Hotels. She is an assisted living administrator and completed a master’s certificate program in gerontology from Florida International University. She earned her bachelor of science degree in restaurant, hotel and institutional management from Purdue University.
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Susan Keener - Care Center Administrator
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Susan Keener ensures that each resident of the Classic Residence by Hyatt care center receives appropriate care and services and enjoys a variety of enriching programs and activities.
As Care Center Administrator, Susan oversees every aspect of the Classic Residence by Hyatt care center, from the quality of the resident experience and care to communications with family members. She is a member of the multidisciplinary Classic Residence by Hyatt care team, which works with each resident and his or her family and physician to develop a personalized plan of services and care.
Susan has worked with older adults for most of her career and earned her master’s degree in health administration.
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Debbie Galt - Director of Housekeeping
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Debbie Galt ensures that the highest possible degree of cleanliness and aesthetic value is achieved at Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt.
As Director of Housekeeping, Debbie oversees the housekeeping function for each resident’s home as well as the community areas.
Debbie acquired her housekeeping management skills in the resort and hotel industry. She earned her degree in hotel and motel management and is certified as an executive housekeeper by the International Executive Housekeepers Association.
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Terri Lamon - Director of Human Resources
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As Director of Human Resources, Terri Lamon enhances both resident and employee satisfaction through expert oversight and management of the community’s human resources function. She recruits and develops top employees who have a passion for working with older adults.
Terri has more than 20 years of human resources and training experience and is a Senior Professional in Human Resources.
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Betty Bailey Lauffer - Director of Bentley Home Care
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As Director of Bentley Home Care, Betty Bailey Lauffer ensures that the care and services provided by the home health care agency are delivered in accordance with Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, core values, resident care philosophy and standards of care and practice.
Throughout her career, Betty has demonstrated her commitment to the well-being of older adults. She is a longstanding board member of the Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida and serves as its secretary.
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John Maguire, CFBE, CDM, CFPP - Assistant Director of Dining Services
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John Maguire is responsible for every aspect of the dining experience at Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt, from table reservations and settings to the personalized service each resident receives.
As Assistant Director of Dining Services, John oversees the resident dining experience in the community’s dining venues, including private dining functions that residents host for their families and friends.
John has served residents of Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt, for 17 years. He holds an assisted living administrator’s certification from the State of Florida Department of Elder Affairs and is a certified food and beverage executive, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.
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Siobhan Mangan - Lifestyle Director
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Siobhan Mangan creates and implements lifestyle-enriching programs that contribute to each resident’s whole-person wellness.
As Lifestyle Director, Siobhan oversees lifestyle programs designed for residents, such as social and community involvement, participatory and spectator events, creative and educational coursework, lecture series, travel clubs, book reviews, fitness classes and more.
Siobhan's background in senior living has reinforced her passion for the relationships she develops with residents. She graduated from Florida International University in Miami and is enrolled in a master’s program to further enhance her abilities.
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Gary Pace - Director of Engineering
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Gary Pace is responsible for maintaining every aspect of the setting at Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt.
As Director of Engineering, Gary manages maintenance operations in such a way that residents are proud to call the community home and to invite their family and friends to share their experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt.
Gary, who developed his engineering and maintenance skills at Hyatt Hotels, has been dedicated to enhancing the experience of older adults for more than 18 years.
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Ed Padden, CEC, CDM, CFPP - Executive Chef
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As Executive Chef, Ed Padden works with the Director of Food and Beverage to oversee every aspect of the culinary program for Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt, including menu creation, food preparation and the management of therapeutic diets. Ed's menus feature healthy and taste-tempting selections based on resident preferences.
Ed's culinary expertise was developed and enhanced during his tenure in the hotel industry and at various country clubs. He has received customized training provided by The Culinary Institute of America on nutrition, healthy cooking and baking techniques, flavor dynamics and food and wine pairing. He is a certified executive chef, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional and has served as executive chef for Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt, since 1996.
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David Schini, CFBE, CDM, CFPP - Director of Food and Beverage
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As Director of Food and Beverage, David Schini works with the Executive Chef and Assistant Director of Dining Services to oversee every aspect of the culinary program and dining experience for Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt.
David's commitment to the residents of Classic Residence by Hyatt began nearly 20 years ago. He has enhanced his food and beverage management skills for the past 38 years. He is a certified food and beverage executive, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.
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