Meet the leaders of LSMNJ
Find out more about the leadership at Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey.
Senior Leadership
Colleen Frankenfield, M.S., J.D.
President and CEO
Colleen was welcomed into the LSMNJ family in October 2014. Introducing her to staff at LSMNJ’s Burlington office, Bill McCracken, Chairman of the LSMNJ Board of Trustees said, “Colleen impressed our search committee with …
Sherry Outten, MBA, LNHA
Senior Vice President and COO
Joining LSMNJ in January 2015 as the vice president and executive director for Lutheran Crossings at Moorestown, Sherry stated, “I’m happy to be working for a faith-based organization with such a strong mission and …
Jeannine M. Richman, CPA, MBA
Senior Vice President and CFO
Jeannine M. Richman, CPA, MBA joined Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey as new Senior Vice President & CFO in August 2020. Jeannine has over 20 years’ experience in finance and leadership. Most recently, …
Management Team
Tracey Cavacino, RN, MSM, NHA
Vice President of Clinical Services
Joining the management team in late August of 2020, Tracey Cavacino is well-versed not only in senior care, but also in quality improvement. In her role as Vice President of Clinical Services, Tracey is …
Marina Ferrer, MS, LNHA
Vice President & Executive Director, Crane’s Mill Continuing Care
We are excited to welcome Marina Ferrer, MS, LNHA, into her newest role as Vice President & Executive Director at Crane’s Mill Retirement Community. Marina joined LSMNJ in late February of 2020 as the …
Christine Houston-Lacy, CPM
Executive Director, Housing
We are proud to welcome Christine Houston-Lacy back to Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey as the new Executive Director of Housing. Christine first came to our non-profit in 2005 as the Director of …
Maria Iavarone, MPA
Interim Executive Director, Lutheran Senior LIFE at Jersey City
Maria Iavarone joined Lutheran Senior LIFE at Jersey City in May of 2016 as Quality Assurance Coordinator. She was promoted to the Center Director role in January 2017, and was named Interim Executive Director …
Krista Jacobs, PHR, SHRM-CP
Vice President of Human Resources
Her formative years may have been spent in northeast Pennsylvania’s Endless Mountains, but Krista Jacobs knew she was not destined to be a country girl. Like many considering such a transition, Krista made her …
Alison Lauck
Vice President of Philanthropy
LSMNJ is pleased to welcome Alison Lauck as the new Vice President of Philanthropy. Alison brings with her an array of knowledge and experience. Her well-rounded career includes fund development, event planning, operations, as …
Shawn Thompson FMP, NAHMA
Regional Director of Plant Operations and Purchasing Contractor
Shawn Thompson has stepped into a new role at Lutheran Social Ministries with his recent promotion to Regional Director of Plant Operations and Purchasing Contractor. Previously serving as LSMNJ’s Executive Director of Housing since …
Darlene Thurber, R.N., BSA, CALA, LNHA
Executive Director of Journey Hospice
Darlene Thurber, R.N., BSA, CALA, LNHA, has been welcomed into the LSMNJ family as the new Executive Director of Journey Hospice. Darlene grew up in Connecticut and graduated from Adelphi University with a BSN …
Karla Traficante
Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Karla Traficante has effectively and successfully led the sales and marketing team at Crane’s Mill for the past decade and was appointed Vice President of Sales and Markeitng for the LSMNJ organization in 2019. …