The successful affiliation of the Masonic Homes at Elizabethtown with the Eastern Star Homes at Warminster and Pittsburgh, effective January 1, 1998, presents an opportunity for the combined management team to work together to serve the needs of residents and their family members.

Members of the senior management team for the three homes are as follows (Photos of the members cna be accessed by clicking o their name):

Joseph E. Murphy, N.H.A., Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, joined the Masonic Homes in 1974. He has served as Executive Director for the Masonic Homes since January, 1983. He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration Degree at the Pennsylvania State University.

William C. Davis Jr., N.H.A., Administrator/Chief Operating Officer, has been employed by the Masonic Homes since 1990 as Administrator of Health Care Services. In September, 1997, he was appointed Chief Operating Officer. He is responsible for the services provided in the Masonic Homes' assisted living and residential living areas, as well as the operations of the two Masonic Eastern Star Homes. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree and a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from Bucknell University.

Raymond E. Tierney, N.H.A., Administrator of Independent Living, has been employed by the Masonic Homes since 1981 and as Administrator of Independent Living since 1988. He earned his bachelor's degree in 1981 from Elizabethtown College and his Master's Degree in Public Administration from the Pennsylvania State University in 1993.

Vicki L. Gillmore, R.N., Ph.D., Administrator of Health Care Services, has served as Administrator of Health Care Services for the Masonic Homes since November 1997. She is responsible for managing the operations of the Masonic Health Care Center. Dr. Gillmore was graduated from the Harrisburg Hospital School of Nursing and earned her Bachelor of Science Degree, Master of Science Degree, and doctorate from the University of Maryland.

William J. Prazenica, CPA, Director of Finance, had been employed by the Masonic Homes as Controller from 1979 to 1992, and has served as Chief Financial Officer since that date. He received his bachelor's degree in 1976 from Clarion University of Pennsylvania and became licensed as a Certified Public Accountant.

Cynthia L. Stefl, N.H.A., Administrator of Masonic Eastern Star Home-West, served on the Board of Directors for the Eastern Star Home-West from June 1993 until November 1996, when she was hired as Assistant Administrator for the Home. Ms. Stefl was promoted to Administrator in November 1997. She earned her bachelor's degree from Muskingum College, Ohio.

David B. Carter, N.H.A., Administrator, Masonic Eastern Star Home-East, has served as Administrator for the Home since 1994. Mr. Carter was graduated from Earlham College, Richmond, Indiana, with a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. He earned his Master's Degree of Business Administration from St. Joseph's University, Philadelphia.