Rick Remington is a highly accomplished Executive Director with an extensive and distinguished career in the hospitality industry. His remarkable track record brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his current leadership role at Luther Village. Prior to assuming his pivotal position at Luther Village, Rick held the prestigious role of Director of Operations at Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Illinois, where he contributed significantly during his impressive five-year tenure. Rick’s career trajectory also includes pivotal roles at renowned hospitality establishments such as Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa in Galena, and the Crowne Plaza O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, all under the prestigious Intercontinental Hotels and Resorts brand. Presently, Rick and his wife, Jennifer, reside in Arlington Heights. In his capacity as the Executive Director at Luther Village, Rick continues to demonstrate exceptional leadership, leveraging his extensive background in the hospitality industry to bring immense value to our community.

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Laurie is in charge of all aspects of food & beverage operations. She is responsible for over-seeing menu development, purchasing, staffing, training, quality control, food & liquor costs, and inventory. Ensuring the dining experience meets expectations and follows current trends. Laurie brings 20+ years’ experience in hospitality and marketing communications – Four Seasons and Westin brands, as well 12 years with Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant. Her attention to detail, training and service standards, as well as her passion for all things food & beverage make her a great fit to help strengthen our dining department.

Shirley Guagenti has worked at Luther Villagefor almost twenty years, 16 years as its Controller. Shirley oversees the Accounting Department, prepares budgets, reconciles accounts, and presents quarterly financials to the Board of Directors. Shirley also is responsible for preparing individual real estate tax statements for residents. Shirley’s main goal is assisting residents with understanding their finances related to Luther Village, thus making accounting more user-friendly.

My background consists of over 45 years in the trades. I have spent the past 8 years in the maintenance department at Luther Village, and I have served as the Director of Maintenance for the past 3 years. First and foremost, we are here to assist residents with their everyday residential needs. We maintain the beautiful grounds and all buildings at Luther Village throughout all seasons. Our goal is to ensure that residents have the best possible experience while living here. Due to the variety of issues and projects that may arise, my many years of experience in the trades provide the wealth of knowledge required across the board.

Cindy works to enhance both resident and employee satisfaction through oversight and management of Human Resources at Luther Village. Cindy has more than 35 years of experience in hospitality and human resources.

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