Meet the leaders of LSMNJ.
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 …
Jennifer Cripps, CPA, CGMA, MSAFM
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Like many people, Jennifer (Jen) Cripps faces the daunting task of balancing a demanding professional life with her personal life. As her friends, family, and colleagues would attest, she’s adept at juggling mixed responsibilities. …
Management Team
Mercy Gonzales, RN, CDP, CALA, LNHA
Executive Director, The Villa at Florham Park
Staff and residents of The Villa at Florham Park welcomed Mercy Gonzales as the program’s new executive director on May 15, 2017. A long-time employee of Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey (LSMNJ), Mercy …
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 …
Christine Lesicko, RN, BSN, MBA
Vice President & Executive Director, Lutheran Senior LIFE at Jersey City
Ms. Lesicko is very familiar with the PACE model of care as she served for 7 years as the director of operations at NewCourtland LIFE in Philadelphia. More recently, she was vice president of …
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 …
Cynthia Mackalonis, RN-BC, CLNC, LNHA
Vice President of Clinical Services
Cynthia Mackalonis, RN-BC, CLNC, LNHA has joined LSMNJ as the new Vice President of Clinical Services. With an extensive background in nursing and long term care, Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science degree from …
Chad Murin, LNHA, MHCM
Vice President & Executive Director, Crane’s Mill Retirement Community
As a college student, Chad Murin met a Jersey girl and his life changed. After graduation, this Pittsburgh (PA) native followed her and his heart to New Jersey and has not looked back. “We …
Sherry Outten, MBA, LNHA
Vice President, Administration
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 commitment …
Shawn Thompson FMP, NAHMA
Executive Director of Housing
Shawn Thompson has been promoted to the esteemed position of Executive Director of Housing at Lutheran Social Ministries of NJ. Shawn has been a valued member of the LSMNJ family since joining in 2008 …
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, who has effectively and successfully led the sales and marketing team at Crane’s Mill for the past decade, has been appointed Vice President of Marketing and Sales for the LSMNJ organization, effective …