Meet the Leadership at Hillcrest.

A Strong Team That Delivers For Residents.

Our continuing care retirement community in Southern California has a core group of individuals with the qualifications, expertise and experience to lead associates who fulfill the community’s mission, vision and values.

Our leadership team provides the guidance necessary to maintain high standards of care, beautiful quality of life and deliver on our commitment to residents each day. The board of directors is highly qualified and dedicated to supporting residents and advancing our mission.

Joel Brouwer, CPA, CGMA

Interim President and CEO | Chief Financial Officer

Joel Brouwer serves as Interim President and CEO of Hillcrest, bringing more than 25 years of financial and strategic leadership experience to the role. Since joining Hillcrest in 2023 as Chief Financial Officer, Joel has played an important role in strengthening the organization’s financial operations, supporting long-term sustainability and advancing initiatives that enhance the quality of life for Hillcrest residents.

Joel’s path to senior living was shaped by a personal caregiving experience that gave him a deeper understanding of the needs of older adults and their families and inspired him to bring his professional experience to the nonprofit senior living field.

Joel Brouwer, CPA, CGMA
In 2025, Joel was named CFO of the Year in the Small to Midsize Company category at the LA Executive Leadership Awards, recognizing his financial leadership, vision and impact. He is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).

As Interim President and CEO, Joel works closely with Hillcrest’s Board of Directors and leadership team to provide continuity and ensure the organization remains focused on its mission, financial strength and commitment to residents.

Joel brings a personal commitment to senior living and a deep respect for the residents and team members who make Hillcrest the community it is. He is committed to thoughtful leadership and strong stewardship as Hillcrest continues to move forward.

The Hillcrest Leadership Team

Keith Kasin
Keith KasinChief Operating Officer
Christine Carrasco
Christine CarrascoDirector of Project Management
Julie Chai
Julie ChaiController
Desiree Eudave, LVN
Desiree Eudave, LVNDirector of Resident Care
Ryan Harrison, PsyD, CWP
Ryan Harrison, PsyD, CWPSr. Director of Engagement, Outreach & Wellness
Andrea Lopez
Andrea LopezDirector of Risk & Compliance
Dr. Debra Manuel-Smith
Dr. Debra Manuel-SmithHead of Human Resources
Jana Milhon-Martin
Jana Milhon-MartinInterfaith Chaplain
Amber Mora
Amber MoraDirector of Dining Services
Sonia Rodriguez
Sonia RodriguezDirector of Human Resources
Scott Snider
Scott SniderDirector of Philanthropy
Shirley Turner
Shirley TurnerDirector of Sales and Marketing

Board of Directors

Executive Committee

Jack Meek
Jack MeekChair
Karen Weed
Karen WeedVice Chair
Shireen Fatemi
Shireen FatemiSecretary
David Nelson
David NelsonTreasurer
Dale Stanley
Dale StanleyPast Chair

Directors

Pauline Abbott
Pauline Abbott
David Brandt
David Brandt
Alfred Clark
Alfred Clark
Dan Lane
Dan Lane
Kevin Marshall
Kevin Marshall
Russ Matteson
Russ Matteson
Margaret Fieweger McEnery
Margaret Fieweger McEnery
Joseph Pritchard
Joseph Pritchard
Stan Stringfellow
Stan Stringfellow

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