Meet Our Team at Amada Westfield Morristown

Mark Merriman
Owner / Operator
“Senior care has always been personal to me. My own family experienced how difficult it can be to make decisions for someone you love. I want every family we serve to know they’re not facing those decisions alone—we’ll listen, we’ll care, and we’ll walk beside them every step of the way.”

Rich Johnson
Director of Customer Care
“Caring for someone you love requires tremendous trust. My goal is to earn that trust by listening, communicating openly, following through, and making sure every family knows they have a team they can truly count on.”

Barbara D’Alessio, RN
Director of Nursing
“Good care starts with understanding the whole person—their history, routines, preferences, and what matters most to them. Care needs are important, but they don’t tell the whole story. When we take time to listen, we can develop a care plan that supports safety while respecting each person’s dignity and independence.”

Jennifer Finley
Care Coordinator
“I spent close to 10 years working as a long-term care facility social worker. I loved assisting my residents and their loved ones and felt called to cultivate a sense of community and create a comfortable home-like atmosphere for them. Over my past 4 years working with Amada Senior Care, I have experienced the privilege of working closely with our clients and their loved ones to find the right caregivers who will assist our clients so that they are able to maintain their independence, happiness and remain in their homes.”

Don Merriman
Recruiting Coordinator
“I want to know the person behind the caregiver—their background, where they come from, and who they cared for before becoming a CHHA. When caregivers share how they’ve cared for family members, friends, and clients, you hear the compassion and passion behind what they do. Those experiences tell me so much about the kind of caregiver they’ll be for the families we serve.”

Jaritza Ortega
Scheduling Coordinator
“Finding the right caregiver for the right client means looking beyond availability. It means understanding the client’s routines, personality, and preferences, along with the caregiver’s skills and strengths. My goal is to help create a connection where the client feels comfortable, the caregiver feels prepared, and the family feels confident.”

Susan Sterikoff
Compliance Director
“Doing things the right way means honoring the trust families place in us. It means sending quality caregivers into the home, providing our clients, families, and caregivers with the support they need, and making sure every detail is handled accurately and responsibly. Strong processes, complete documentation, and consistent support all work together to help us provide the quality care our families deserve.”

Jodie Howell
Senior Living Advisor & Community Relations Manager
“You don’t have to know which option is right before reaching out. I’ll listen to what matters to your family, help you understand the choices, and walk through them with you. Whether that means care at home, assisted living, or another setting, my goal is to help you make an informed decision with confidence and support.”

Kelly Schnorrbusch
Senior Living Advisor & Community Relations Manager
“I want families to understand all their options from an objective point of view. From care at home to assisted living and other senior living communities and help them find the right combination for their loved one, both today and for the future. With the right support in place, families can worry less and focus on what matters most: being together and making memories.”