Meet The Wood Haven Heroes

Jeff Orlowski

LNHA / Administrator

Started at Wood haven in December 2014. He has been practicing as a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator since 1996. During his time practicing, he has won numerous awards for his leadership, including the Ohio Health Care Association’s Administrator of the Year and the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce’s Zeus Award. One of his favorite leadership roles was when he was the acting president for the Bowling Green Kiwanis.

He has a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology with a specialization in Long-Term Care Administration from Bowling Green State University.

In Jeff’s spare time he enjoys writing novels, cycling, running and taking walks with his dogs.

Amanda Wagner

LPN / Admissions Coordinator

Started at Wood Haven in June 2010 as an LPN and transitioned to Admissions/Marketing department in 2014

She has a BS from the University of Findlay and went to LPN school thereafter. She became licensed in 2010.

Amanda and her husband Shea are dog parents to Aggy and Cooper. When they are not spoiling their dogs, they enjoy golfing and spending time with family and friends.

Lyndsey Badger, M.S. CCC-SLP, CDP

Therapy Program Manager

Sue Smith

Dining Service Manager

Sue started at Wood Haven November 2015

She started out cooking at a very young age and was taught mostly by her mother and siblings. Sue was the last of 10 Children (6 sisters and 3 brothers). She had many to cook for at family gatherings, often 50 or more for holidays and events. She started working in restaurants right out of high school and then started in Long Term Care. From there she went on to earn her Dietary Manager Degree.

Food and serving people are two of her greatest passions in life. Her specialty is holiday, event planning, and making food that people love to eat.

Cathy Myers

LSW/Social Services

Cathy started at Wood Haven in 2013. She became a licensed social worker in 1987 and has over 30 years of experience in the geriatric social work field.

She attended college at Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Gerontology.

Cathy has been married to Tim since 1982 and they have 3 daughters – Theresa, Andrea and Emily. She has a Labrador named Nikki and a grand-dog named Hendrix. Cathy loves to travel, enjoys music and collects lighthouses.

Aimee Chafins

Finance Manager

Aspen Short

Community Relations Director