2016 CDM, CFPPs of the Month
ANFP recognizes a CDM, CFPP each month who has incorporated an innovative program or operational change in their facility/organization that has received positive results for the facility, staff, or residents. The following CDM, CFPPs were recognized in 2016 for their work.
January
Name: Jessica Weisbrich, RDN, LD, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Director of Clinical Nutrition
Employer: Oak Hills Living Center
Job Location: New Ulm, MN
Years at Current Facility: 8
Years in Current Position: 7
CDM Since: 2008
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Job Title: Director of Clinical Nutrition
Employer: Oak Hills Living Center
Job Location: New Ulm, MN
Years at Current Facility: 8
Years in Current Position: 7
CDM Since: 2008
Read more about Jessica
February
Name: Bill Randol, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Foodservice Director
Employer: McCrite Plaza Retirement Community Topeka
Job Location: Topeka, Kansas
Years at Current Facility: 8 1/2 yrs
Years in Current Position: 8 1/2 yrs
CDM Since: 2003
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Job Title: Foodservice Director
Employer: McCrite Plaza Retirement Community Topeka
Job Location: Topeka, Kansas
Years at Current Facility: 8 1/2 yrs
Years in Current Position: 8 1/2 yrs
CDM Since: 2003
Read more about Bill
March
Name: Sonja Christensen, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Campus Food Service Director
Employer: Augustana Care Health and Rehabilition of Apple Valley and Apple Valley Villa
Job Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota
Years at Current Facility: 33
Years in Current Position: 33
CDM Since: 1981
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Job Title: Campus Food Service Director
Employer: Augustana Care Health and Rehabilition of Apple Valley and Apple Valley Villa
Job Location: Apple Valley, Minnesota
Years at Current Facility: 33
Years in Current Position: 33
CDM Since: 1981
Read more about Sonja
April
Name: Tara Brabson, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Dietary Director
Employer: Shannondale's Knoxville Campus
Job Location: Knoxville, TN
Years at Current Facility: 20
Years in Current Position: 1.5
CDM Since: 2004
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Job Title: Dietary Director
Employer: Shannondale's Knoxville Campus
Job Location: Knoxville, TN
Years at Current Facility: 20
Years in Current Position: 1.5
CDM Since: 2004
Read more about Tara
May
Name: Aaron Savickis, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Associate Manager of Culinary Services
Employer: Eskenazi Health
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Years at Current Facility: 3
Years in Current Position: 2
CDM Since: 2015
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Job Title: Associate Manager of Culinary Services
Employer: Eskenazi Health
Job Location: Indianapolis, IN
Years at Current Facility: 3
Years in Current Position: 2
CDM Since: 2015
Read more about Aaron
June
Name: Sharon Sheppard, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Patient Services Manager/AFS Manager
Employer: Northwestern Medicine/Holy Family Villa
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Years at Current Facility: 1 year 9 months/3 years
Years in Current Position: 1 year 9 months/3 years
CDM Since: 2014
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Job Title: Patient Services Manager/AFS Manager
Employer: Northwestern Medicine/Holy Family Villa
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Years at Current Facility: 1 year 9 months/3 years
Years in Current Position: 1 year 9 months/3 years
CDM Since: 2014
Read more about Sharon
July
Name: Mediha Topic, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Food Service Director
Employer: Life Care Center of Aurora
Job Location: Aurora, CO
Years at Current Facility: 8
Years in Current Position: 10
CDM Since: January 2016
Read more about Mediha
Job Title: Food Service Director
Employer: Life Care Center of Aurora
Job Location: Aurora, CO
Years at Current Facility: 8
Years in Current Position: 10
CDM Since: January 2016
Read more about Mediha
August
Name: Dennis Bryant, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Patient Services Manager
Employer: Morrison Healthcare
Job Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Years at Current Facility: 3 months (Morrison Healthcare 13 years)
Years in Current Position: 3 months
CDM Since: 2002
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Job Title: Patient Services Manager
Employer: Morrison Healthcare
Job Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Years at Current Facility: 3 months (Morrison Healthcare 13 years)
Years in Current Position: 3 months
CDM Since: 2002
Read more about Dennis
September
Name: Jennifer Turner, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Certified Dietary Manager
Employer: Woodworth Enterprises
Job Location: Parsons, KS
Years at Current Facility: 6 months
Years in Current Position: 3
CDM Since: March 2015
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Job Title: Certified Dietary Manager
Employer: Woodworth Enterprises
Job Location: Parsons, KS
Years at Current Facility: 6 months
Years in Current Position: 3
CDM Since: March 2015
Read more about Jennifer
October
Name: Robin Franklin, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Diet Office Supervisor and Clinical Team Assistant
Employer: Sodexo
Job Location: Mobile, AL
Years at Current Facility: 20
Years in Current Position: 13
CDM Since: 2003
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Job Title: Diet Office Supervisor and Clinical Team Assistant
Employer: Sodexo
Job Location: Mobile, AL
Years at Current Facility: 20
Years in Current Position: 13
CDM Since: 2003
Read more about Robin
November
Name: Jose C. Canales, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Executive Corporate Chef
Employer: NMS Healthcare
Job Location: Hyattsville, MD
Years at Current Facility: 6
Years in Current Position: 9 months
CDM Since: 2012
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Job Title: Executive Corporate Chef
Employer: NMS Healthcare
Job Location: Hyattsville, MD
Years at Current Facility: 6
Years in Current Position: 9 months
CDM Since: 2012
Read more about Jose
December
Name: Ricardo Rivera, MBA, CEC, CDM, CFPP
Job Title: Dietary Manager
Employer: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, UHS Inc.
Job Location: Orlando, Florida
Years at Current Facility: 1.5
Years in Current Position: 1.5
CDM Since: 2010
Read more about Ricardo
Job Title: Dietary Manager
Employer: Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, UHS Inc.
Job Location: Orlando, Florida
Years at Current Facility: 1.5
Years in Current Position: 1.5
CDM Since: 2010
Read more about Ricardo