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Meet Our Caring Staff

At NorthPointe Woods, our staff is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to each resident. They undergo extensive training to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to meet the unique needs of our residents. Our caring staff members foster a warm and supportive environment, always ready to lend a helping hand and create meaningful connections with residents. Their dedication and commitment play a crucial role in fostering a sense of belonging and well-being within our community.

Meet our leadership team.

Our licensed and certified team fosters strong relationships with our residents and their families. You can trust us to form deep connections so we can understand your loved one and fulfill their needs.
Laurie Cook, Executive Director at Northpointe Woods

Laurie Cook

Executive Director

Erika Sandin, Director of Health Services at Northpointe Woods

Erika Sandin

Director of Health Services

Mark Ingle, Director of Plant Operations and Maintenance at Northpointe Woods

Mark Ingle

Director of Plant Operations and Environmental Services

Donna Shyrock, Director of Culinary Experiences at Northpointe Woods

Donna Shyrock

Director of Culinary Experiences

Brionna Green, Administrative Assistant at Northpointe Woods

Brionna Green

Director of Life Enrichment

Mekara Amanda

Amanda Mekara

Marketing Director

Meet the members of our advisory board.

Our non-profit community is cared for by a locally-sourced Board of Directors. Members of the board know our community through and through, ensuring they make decisions that genuinely benefit and enhance the lives of our residents.

Sherii Sherban

Chair

Glin Winsor

General Board

Jim Reed

General Board

Jim Baldwin

General Board

David Schweitzer

General Board

Ken Swisher

General Board

Russ Claggett

General Board

Rhea Freitag

General Board

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Laurie Cook

Executive Director
Laurie brings a wealth of management experience to NorthPointe Woods, along with a fierce dedication to enriching the lives of seniors and developing relationships between staff, residents, and their families. Laurie, who earned her Nursing Home Administrator accreditation from Michigan State University in 2019, has served in management positions at senior living communities for the last 6 years. According to Laurie: I’m passionate about working with seniors and I’m looking forward to building on NorthPointe Woods’ excellent reputation. My goal is to make our community the top choice in independent living and assisted living in Battle Creek.

Erika Sandin

Director of Health Services
Since taking on the role of Director of Health Services at NorthPointe Woods, Erika, an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse, has made a difference. She’s worked closely with the nursing team to expand and enhance the health services that residents receive, as well as working to maintain exceptional quality of care. Her reasons are simple: “I have always heard great things about this community. The care staff has an exceptional reputation, but what really drew me in and inspired me to head up the team were the residents. They were so relaxed and welcoming. It felt like I was joining a family.”

Mark Ingle

Director of Plant Operations and Environmental Services
Mark engages in best practices to keep our operations, including facilities management and emergency preparedness, conducted at the highest level. Testing and troubleshooting fire systems, generators, and other mechanical systems/equipment, plus overseeing repairs in common areas and apartments are just a few of the key tasks on his priority list. With more than 30 years’ experience in construction and trade management as well as plant maintenance at NorthPointe Woods, Mark is uniquely qualified to effectively serve the community and residents.