Ebenezer prepares for the future
The Ebenezer executive team is focused on the future. As health care evolves and the senior population grows, new ways of providing senior services—from housing to health care—challenge us to be creative and inventive.
Our record of innovation will serve us well as we continue to work to improve the health of the communities we serve through preventive health programs and use of new technologies. With technologies like Health Sense’s eneighbor® Remote Monitoring System that predict health status change, we will seek to enhance quality of life while reducing emergency room visits, hospitalization and hospital readmissions. We will establish new and cost-effective care models that provide the right care at the right time, in the right place, from the right providers.
Our record of innovation will serve us well as we continue to work to improve the health of the communities we serve through preventive health programs and use of new technologies. With technologies like Health Sense’s eneighbor® Remote Monitoring System that predict health status change, we will seek to enhance quality of life while reducing emergency room visits, hospitalization and hospital readmissions. We will establish new and cost-effective care models that provide the right care at the right time, in the right place, from the right providers.
Meet Our Executive Team
Jon Lundberg
President , CEO
Jon Lundberg is President of Fairview Senior Services and Ebenezer. He has over 35 years of experience as a Long-Term Care Administrator, in out-state and metro facilities, ranging in size from 50 to 500 beds. He has a wide breadth of experience in both for-profit and not-for-profit facilities and organizations. In addition to being an accomplished Administrator, Jon has extensive experience in the field of older adult services, including operations work for multiple types of senior housing, assisted living, transitional care and other senior programming.
Jon has served as the Board chair of Care Providers of Minnesota, and has been the state representative to the American Health Care Association Council of States, as well as an AAHSA Delegate. He has served as Board Chair for Leading Age of Minnesota where he currently serves as Immediate Past Chair and as a member of the Long-Term Care Imperative. Jon was appointed by the Commissioners of Heath and Department of Human Services to the Minnesota Accountable Health Model Community Advisory Board in 2013. Jon received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications with a minor in Aging and graduated from the Long-Term Care Program at the University of Minnesota.
Jon has served as the Board chair of Care Providers of Minnesota, and has been the state representative to the American Health Care Association Council of States, as well as an AAHSA Delegate. He has served as Board Chair for Leading Age of Minnesota where he currently serves as Immediate Past Chair and as a member of the Long-Term Care Imperative. Jon was appointed by the Commissioners of Heath and Department of Human Services to the Minnesota Accountable Health Model Community Advisory Board in 2013. Jon received a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communications with a minor in Aging and graduated from the Long-Term Care Program at the University of Minnesota.
Erin Hilligan
Vice President Operations
Erin Hilligan currently serves as Vice President of Operations. Erin has been part of the Ebenezer family for over 16 years. Prior to VP of Operations she was the Corporate Director of Skilled Services for Ebenezer and had been the Campus Administrator for Ebenezer Ridges. In her 24-year career in the senior services industry Erin has worked with seniors, employees, volunteers, developers as well as state and local government to ensure Ebenezer lives up to its promise to provide compassionate and quality care in our many communities. Erin is on the Board of LeadingAge of MN and is part of the Executive Committee serving in the position of Secretary/Treasurer. Erin has her MBA from St. Thomas University with a concentration in Leadership and her Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in Hospital and Long-Term-Care Administration. Erin has previously been the Executive Director for Presbyterian Homes of Atlanta, Campus Administrator for Bethesda Care Center of South St. Paul, and Administrator for Parkview Home in Belview, MN.
Susan Farr
Vice President of New Business Development
Vice President of New Business Development
Susan's enthusiasm has made her one of the most sought-after senior housing experts in the industry. She has been highly successful in community planning with cities and development, creating innovative sales and marketing techniques, turning around fledgling properties and coordinating effective management across multiple housing sites. Her overall knowledge, of operations and marketing, provides the expertise she needs to design senior housing communities from the ground up. Susan has held several influential roles in Senior Community Development Management. With more than 30 years of experience in the Senior Housing industry--spanning both Metropolitan and Rural Communities across three states--Susan has been instrumental in creating "Intergenerational Design" within our senior buildings. She is passionate about Alzheimer’s and Dementia. Susan has obtained a Certified Active Adult Specialist in Housing Certification.
Susan was the "2014 Women in Business Award Winner".
She also serves on the National Association of Home Builders' 50+ Housing Council.
Susan, along with the Real Estate Journal, has been organizing the Senior Housing Summit for the past 12 years. Susan has her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Stout, in Retail Merchandising and Management/Business Administration. She has additional training from Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers.
Susan was the "2014 Women in Business Award Winner".
She also serves on the National Association of Home Builders' 50+ Housing Council.
Susan, along with the Real Estate Journal, has been organizing the Senior Housing Summit for the past 12 years. Susan has her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin Stout, in Retail Merchandising and Management/Business Administration. She has additional training from Dale Carnegie Leadership Training for Managers.
Todd Willett
Chief Financial Officer
Todd joined Ebenezer in October 2016 to lead all financial aspects of Ebenezer’s parent corporation and affiliates, including internal and external audit reporting, budgeting and financial analysis, cash and investment management, revenue cycle management, audits, and risk management. He has over nine years of experience in the health care industry, both in public and private accounting. Prior to joining Ebenezer, Todd was CFO at Walker Methodist. His professional experience includes finance roles at Sholom and Clifton Larson Allen. Todd graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting. Todd is a Certified Public Accountant, licensed in Minnesota, and is a member of the Minnesota Society of Certified Public Accountants. Currently, he serves on the Finance Committee for Leading Age of Minnesota and previously served on the Finance Committee at Care Choice.
Mary Sanders
Vice President of Human Resources
Mary has more than 20 years of experience in Human Resources. In her role she provides consultation and leadership in all areas of human resources for Ebenezer including employee relations, performance management, Affirmative Action, management training and development, and implementation of employment policies and practices. She holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, national certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources with SHRM, and has continued post-graduate education in leadership development and employment law. She is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor. As an advocate for personal and organizational health, Mary has a commitment to creating environments that promote effective working relationships. She assists in the accomplishment of the organization’s goals through development and implementation of initiatives that support a strong and effective workforce.
Mary Chapa
Vice President of Strategic Development
Mary is a multi-talented businesswoman with a background in the non-profit senior healthcare industry. Her background covers leadership and operations in skilled nursing facilities, community-based services, home care and hospice as well as sales and marketing for a privately held manufacturing business. Mary is a previous Board member of the MN Performance Excellence Network. She shares a commitment to quality and confidence to lead change management and innovative new programs. A passionate life-long learner, Mary holds degrees in nursing, chemical dependency and social work as well as graduate studies in engineering technology.
Mary is committed to helping people succeed and has provided consulting for technology enabled care, health information, grant writing and project management she is currently implementing innovative technology for Ebenezer, a part of Fairview Health Systems. Mary is a Certified Facilitator for Advance Care Planning and coordinates grants for the Honoring Choices MN Program
Mary is committed to helping people succeed and has provided consulting for technology enabled care, health information, grant writing and project management she is currently implementing innovative technology for Ebenezer, a part of Fairview Health Systems. Mary is a Certified Facilitator for Advance Care Planning and coordinates grants for the Honoring Choices MN Program
Sue Olson
Director of Compliance & Corporate Services
Sue is responsible for coordinating, implementing and overseeing Compliance/HIPAA for Ebenezer Corporate.. She serves as a liaison to the Fairview Compliance Department. Sue also serves as the Assistant to the Ebenezer board of directors. Other roles include coordinating the organization’s communications efforts and sponsoring the Customer Service initiative. Sue is trained in providing personality profiling utilizing the Insights profile tool and Myers-Briggs tool, as well as trained in co-active coaching.
Sue holds a degree in organizational communication from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN, and has received certification in Fairview’s Green Belt process improvement program.
Sue holds a degree in organizational communication from Metropolitan State University, St. Paul, MN, and has received certification in Fairview’s Green Belt process improvement program.
