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  Staff

Sidney Greenberger, LNHA
Chief Executive Officer

Heshy Klein
Chief Operating Officer

Renee' Pruzansky
Senior Vice President

Michael Neiman
Vice President of Operations

Andrew Mutchler
Vice President of Finance
& Chief Financial Officer

Melissa Guglielmo, CTRS, LNHA
Director of Operations

Mona Lynch
Director of Human Resources
and Risk Management

Nancy R. Petrillo, R.Ph.
Directory of Pharmacy Services

Norman Besser, LNHA
Director of Purchasing

Patricia Gaub
Accounts Payable Manager

Jeff Schwarz
Interim Comptroller

Charles Levin
Budgeting/Financial Reporting Manager

David Silberstein
Accounts Receivables and Collections Manager

Jerry Zanziper, LNHA
Payroll Manager

Lori E. Theiss
Marketing & Event Manager

Peretz Stern
Chief Technology Officer

 

Sidney Greenberger, LNHASidney Greenberger, LNHA
Chief Executive Officer
Sidney Greenberger began his illustrious career in healthcare as a dietary worker and as a quality assurance aide. After working and excelling in these roles, Sidney was recognized for his hard work and achievements and was trained and promoted to a business-office position in charge of Medicaid eligibility and collections. After becoming an assistant administrator, and then, in 1993, a practicing administrator, Sidney became well-known for his positive work ethic, his in-depth knowledge and understanding of the always-evolving healthcare market, and his unyielding commitment as a leader entrusted with ensuring the health and well-being of his clients as well as the morale and satisfaction of his employees. As a consultant to healthcare centers in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Florida, his expertise is in high demand. His forward-thinking, pleasant personality and deep understanding of the healthcare industry has contributed to the success of the facilities he owns and manages.

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Heshy KleinHeshy Klein
Chief Operating Officer
Heshy Klein offers an outstanding contribution to AristaCare's executive management team. His extensive and notable experience in the long-term care/sub-acute field make him an authority in all financial and business operations. Heshy's strong analytical, interpersonal and presentation skills have fostered his successful track record of improving profitability through cost reduction, increased efficiency and revenue enhancement. His broad, yet in-depth knowledge of the various governmental Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement systems, make him an expert when dealing with the ever-changing reimbursement environment. Heshy's unique problem-solving and organizational skills contribute to his success at mastering and streamlining efficient business operations as a whole.

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Renee' PruzanskyRenee' Pruzansky
Senior Vice President
Renee’ boasts an illustrious healthcare background encompassing marketing, sales, and public relations for the past 15-plus years. Renee’s ability to network with key decision makers and physicians has her well positioned in the healthcare market. Her unique approach in creating and developing niche markets and innovative programs, is what distinguishes AristaCare’s facilities from their competitors. Her track record in public relations and high impact marketing events brings the success and results demanded in this fast paced industry. Renee’s in-depth understanding of information technology, combined with her aptitude for methodical statistical analysis, has been the driving force behind the development and implementation of AristaCare’s proprietary database software, which has been key to the tremendous admissions and census-building success for which she is famous.

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Michael Neiman, LNHAMichael Neiman, LNHA
Vice President of Operations

Michael is a determined professional whose work experience is backed by his exceptional credentials. He has served in an administrator capacity since 1996, the last four years of which were at “AristaCare at Alameda Center.” His experience as a multi-state administrator has provided him with the necessary background to oversee operations of all AristaCare centers. Since much of Michael’s experience as an administrator was at large-capacity institutions, he has also developed a unique aptitude for efficient and economical oversight of special company-wide projects related to construction, renovation, and environmental compliance. Over the years, he has also implemented several clinical initiatives and has successfully introduced certain medically complex services into the nursing home setting, such as in-patient Hemo-dialysis. He’s recognized by peers as a pioneer in the development of ethnic and cultural programs, many of which have become flagship programs at several of AristaCare’s centers.

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Andrew MutchlerAndrew Mutchler
Vice President of Finance & Chief Financial Officer
Andy brings 30 years of extensive financial experience to AristaCare’s team of professionals. He has developed an in-depth understanding of the hospital/healthcare industry through various positions he has held in his career ranging from director of finance at Hospital for Joint Diseases and St. Clare’s Hospital; director of finance and consulting for Zimmet-Solomon; and, as a third party auditor for KP&G (formerly known as Schwaeber, Sloan, Weitzman & Co). Andy’s proven, accomplished ability to apply his financial management expertise across all business operations includes financial controls, budgeting, cash management, credit and collections, audit regulatory compliance, financial reporting, project management, negotiations and cost control. He is especially adept at introducing creative solutions to cash management, cost containment, vendor relations and process reengineering challenges. Andy is also known for significantly improving severe cash and liquidity crises and has collected millions of dollars in missed billing.

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Melissa Guglielmo, CTRS, LNHAMelissa Guglielmo, CTRS, LNHA
Director of Operations
Melissa has an accomplished past in the long term care industry. She specializes in regulatory compliance, and initiating quality improvement programs. Her ability to detect and quickly resolve any non compliance in all departments is among her many distinguished achievements. Her hands-on approach and strong commitment to team building is what ensures the success of the many proven systems she implements. As a CTRS in a long-term care setting, she demonstrated exceptional outcomes in the creation of fall, wandering and restraint reduction programs. She then furthered her career by becoming a licensed nursing home administrator (LNHA). Melissa’s strong leadership ability has given her an excellent track record of creating and successfully implementing systems for increased regulatory compliance, cost control/reduction, and employee morale. Her firm but fair and honest approach, along with her strong commitment to her work, has earned her much respect in the industry. AristaCare sets high standards within its facilities, and Melissa’s tenacity, perseverance, and relationship-building ensure each new facility reaches, exceeds, and maintains the high quality of compliance that AristaCare expects.

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Mona Lynch Mona Lynch
Director of Human Resources and Risk Management
Mona Lynch holds a certification from Rutgers University in human resource management. She has had extensive experience in all facets of human resource management including staff recruitment, labor relations and staff retention. From a regulatory standpoint, Mona is responsible for keeping abreast and overseeing compliance with the multitude of HR-related regulations including FMLA, ADA, OSHA, and HIPAA as well as applicable EEOC and NLRB guidelines. She also is an expert in workers compensation claims handling and processing as well as benefits administration, including pension, 401(k), and health insurance.

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Nancy R. Petrillo, R.Ph.Nancy R. Petrillo, R.Ph.
Directory of Pharmacy Services
Nancy Petrillo joins AristaCare at one of the most critical junctures in the history of institutionalized pharmacy services. With the advent of Medicare Part D, Prescription Drug Plans (PDPs), and other newly adapted federal quality-control guidelines, the time was ripe for AristaCare, one of the most forward-thinking long-term and post-acute-care providers, to add the services of a full time registered pharmacist to the ranks of its corporate infrastructure. As corporate pharmacist, Nancy is responsible for the oversight of pharmacy quality control, policy and procedures, and resident and patient satisfaction. For 16 years prior to joining AristaCare, Nancy held the positions of professional services coordinator, national project manager, and director of account management at a nationally recognized institutional pharmacy provider. Nancy has participated in regional quality improvement committees aimed at improving medication dispensing processes; she was instrumental in the development, implementation, and training of Medicare Part D regulations and guidelines; she spearheaded cost containment and therapeutic substitution programs; and was responsible for servicing over 40,000 skilled nursing and assisted living beds.

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Norman Besser, LNHANorman Besser, LNHA
Director of Purchasing
As a licensed nursing home administrator, Norman has held various administrative positions within the nursing home hierarchy over the past decade, including that of assistant administrator and director of materials management. Norman’s background and experience gives him the unique ability to apply his first-hand knowledge of daily operational requirements to the task of efficiently and effectively negotiating and implementing vendor contracts, and to ensure that AristaCare facilities are appropriately stocked and equipped in a manner consistent with their commitment to provide unparalleled quality healthcare.

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Patricia GaubPatricia Gaub
Accounts Payable Manager
Pat possesses an in depth knowledge of the entire payables process, and prides herself on her ability to prepare and submit data in an expeditious manner. Her efforts are essential to AristaCare’s ultimate goal of continually striving for excellence in all aspects of its operations. As a key player, Pat optimizes the tone and demeanor of the AristaCare organization: calm, collective, courteous, and methodical. After working for more than 15 years in a secretarial capacity, Pat is also known for her meticulous nature and attention to detail.

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Jeff Schwarz
Interim Comptroller

Jeff Schwartz currently serves as AristaCare’s Interim Comptroller, and, as such, brings with him a wealth of general industry knowledge resulting from his more than 30 years of experience in the health care field. Jeff’s education includes a Masters degree in Public Administration and Health Care Finance from New York University. During his 30-year tenure as an owner and operator of nursing homes, Jeff has held positions ranging from nursing home administrator, controller, and CFO. As a pioneer in the then new subacute market with the advent of the Medicare PPS (Prospective Payment System) in 1995, Jeff was at the forefront in the formation of several “umbrella” groups established to deal with, on a collective basis, the newest payor group: HMOs. He was one of the founders of Care Associates Network, an organization that implements and negotiates managed-care and HMO contracts on behalf of subacute care centers. In addition, Jeff has also served as an operational and fiscal consultant for various public and private healthcare facilities in New York and New Jersey.

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Charles LevinCharles Levin
Budgeting/Financial Reporting Manager
As budgeting/financial reporting manager, Charles personifies efficiency and standardization. He possesses the ability to monitor and analyze a company’s budget and budget variances in real time. When incorporating newly-managed or newly-acquired facilities, Charles integrates every detail, no matter how big or small, into one cohesive process. As part of his budgeting and forecasting responsibilities, Charles has mastered the intricacies of the rate-setting and reimbursement methodology for all the states and localities in which AristaCare facilities operate. He also works closely with Andy Mutchler, CFO, concerning budgetary issues.

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David SilbersteinDavid Silberstein
Accounts Receivables and Collections Manager
David has an outstanding reputation as a billing and collections expert. His experience includes Medicare and Medicaid billing and collections, as well as Managed Care. David is also considered a specialist in Medicaid eligibility and in expedited enrollment. His successful track record brings about the results demanded in today’s fast paced healthcare and ever-evolving environment.

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Jerry Zanziper, L.N.H.A.Jerry Zanziper, LNHA
Payroll Manager

As a licensed nursing home administrator and a previous assistant administrator for a regional nursing home chain, Jerry brings “real world” expertise to a position whose primary function is to ensure the seamless oversight and processing of tens of millions dollars in annual aggregate payroll, across multiple facilities and states, and for the benefit of hundreds of employees under the AristaCare management umbrella. As corporate payroll manager, Jerry is also charged with ensuring company-wide adherence to established policy and protocol, and is the first line of control for monitoring and maintaining compliance with established minimum and maximum par levels, budgets and variances, and overtime compliance. With an additional background in information technology, Jerry is also at the forefront of the evaluation and implementation process of enterprise-level software related to staff scheduling systems, time and attendance systems, biometric time-clock integration, and other payroll-related systems and services.

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Lori E. TheissLori E. Theiss
Marketing & Event Manager
Lori offers her highly creative and colorful background to AristaCare, bringing forth her 23+ years of experience as a Creative Manager, Copywriter, Promotional Director, and National Event Planner. Lori handles everything marketing related for all of our AristaCare facilities, including Corporate, while utilizing her strong administrative and organizational abilities, exceptional communication/people skills, and proficiency with computer graphics on a daily basis. She also manages and coordinates all internal and external events. Lori has an outstanding work ethic, and the results of her efforts continuously exceed the highest level of expectations set forth.

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Peretz Stern
Chief Technology Officer
As Chief Technology Officer for AristaCare, Peretz and his team are charged with the responsibility of ensuring uninterrupted data flow between AristaCare and its affiliated facilities and for maintaining a central data repository that feeds off an infrastructure spread across multiple facilities and multiple states. As the former systems administrator for a publicly traded health and beauty aide company, and with more then 10 years experience in Information Technology, Peretz personifies cutting-edge IT infrastructure and design. His professional strong points include the seamless integration of internet and intranet, as well as his ability to balance the need to ensure a constant flow of necessary data, while at the same time limiting the same flow based on sound security policies and in compliance with
applicable regulatory statutes, such as HIPAA.

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