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Ron Herron Service from the Heart

The Ron Herron Service from the Heart Award


Watch our video to learn more about Ron's legacy.

Service from the Heart


Ron and his wife Annette spent their lives dedicated to the service of others. They pioneered the Family Home Program for Boys Town in Omaha, Nebraska, a community dedicated to the care and guidance of boys and girls with a wide range of behavioral, emotional, and academic issues.

In 2003, Ron and Annette, looking for a way to continue to serve others, began as Resident Managers at the newly built Walnut Grove community in Omaha, Nebraska. Serving seniors was an incredibly good fit for them and they continued with RLC as Marketers at Maple Ridge, our third community, and finally as Resident Managers again at Riverstone in Kansas City, Missouri. 

While at Riverstone, Ron was diagnosed with throat cancer. While the initial prognosis was encouraging, it quickly became apparent that his life on earth would be cut short by the disease. True to his joyful spirit, he and Annette hosted a "Ron Voyage" party to celebrate Ron's life. It was his desire to see and catch up with family and friends before he passed. There was an amazing turnout, including those who had grown up in Boys Town under the positive influence of the pair. Ron died in August 2011.

At Resort Lifestyle Communities, we deeply respect, honor, and appreciate the wonderful things that Ron meant to our residents and to the company. His daily commitment and selfless efforts resulted in an incredibly happy place for our residents and produced an endless string of 'family' relationships in his community. He and his wife Annette epitomized the attitude and character that we look for in every employee.

In an effort to memorialize Ron's contribution to our family, and to help carry forward his encouraging spirit, we have named an annual award in his honor. The Ron Herron Service from the Heart Award is given each year to recognize employees who have provided truly outstanding service to our residents through the course of the year. The award will honor employees who exemplify in every way the spirit and approach that was demonstrated by Ron Herron himself.

Past Recipients


Each year, colleagues and residents in our communities nominate employees who demonstrate the kindness, dedication, and passion that Ron exemplified. We then surprise the winners with a ceremony and throw them a really good party. Their pictures and resident testimonies are below. 

2023 Recipients

Karen Plaskie

Lifestyle Director

Lakeview

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Tara Fabula

Dining Supervisor

Palomino Gardens

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Patti Puzzo

Lead Concierge

Seaside Springs

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Rachel Tjarks

Lead Concierge

Riverstone

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2022 Recipients

2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Ron Liquori

Ron Liquori

Maintenance

Arrowhead Valley

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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Sung Won Cho

Sunny Cho

Housekeeping

Emerald Oaks

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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Tim Carr

Tim Carr

Dining

Oak Park

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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Tree Woelfel

Tree Woelfel

Lifestyle Director

Seaside Springs

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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Mason Garner

Mason Gerner

Maintenance

Okatie Pines

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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Tony Bazis

Tony Bazis

Transportation

Walnut Grove

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2021 Recipients

2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Villy Shank

Villy Shank


Lead Concierge

Stone Oak

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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner David Smith

David Smith


Executive Chef

Oak Park

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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Mary Coleman

Mary Coleman


Lead Concierge

Chenal Pines

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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Loretta Dotson

Loretta Dotson

Lead Concierge

Emerald Oaks

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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Mark Bangdon

Mark Bagdon

Maintenance

Chartiers Bend

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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Jennifer Frain

Jennifer Frain

Dining Room Supervisor

Provident Crossings

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2020 Recipients

2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Liz Meyers

Liz Meyers


Lifestyle Director

Stone Oak

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2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Tony Saputo

Tom Saputo


Transportation Services

Ashwood Square

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2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Dawn Herrada

Dawn Herrada


Server

Emerald Oaks

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2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Kim Rigg

Kim Rigg

Lead Concierge

Copper Springs

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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Kim Spicer

Kim Spicer

Lifestyle Director

Walnut Grove

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2019 Recipients

2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Theresa Charlamagne

Theresa Charlamagne


Head Housekeeper

Bradford Square

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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Devon Melby

Devon Melby


Lifestyle Director

Oak Park

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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Kathy Miller

Cathy Miller

Lead Concierge

Daniel Pointe

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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Joe Schulze

Joe Schulze


Maintenance Technician

Reflection Ridge

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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Pauline Cooney

Pauline Cooney


AM Cook

Coronado Villa

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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Emily Guy

Emily Guy


Lead Concierge

Capital Oaks

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2018 Recipients

2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Kelly Alonzo

Kelly Alonzo


Lifestyle Director

Emerald Oaks

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2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Tom Studebaker

Tom Studebaker


Concierge

Riverstone

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2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Michelle Hewitt

Michelle Hewitt


Dining Room Supervisor

Oak Park

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Jimmy LeCara


Maintenance

Cahaba Ridge

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2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Eva Lawrence

Eva Lawrence


Concierge

Towne Center

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2017 Recipients

2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Chris Weldon

Chris Weldon


Chef

Stone Oak

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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Stephanie Quiroz

Stephanie Quiroz


Concierge

Emerald Oaks

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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Kristin Willits

Kristin Willits


Lifestyle Director

Capital Oaks

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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Toni Roberts

Toni Roberts

Transportation

Lakeline Oaks

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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Araceli Garcia

Araceli Garcia

AM Server

Reflection Ridge

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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Bridgett Sharp

Bridgett Sharp


Lead Concierge

Sherrill Hills

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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Nick Dominguez

Nick Dominguez

Sous Chef

Coronado Villa

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2016 Recipients

2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Chris Shuey

Chris Shuey


Kitchen Helper

Maple Ridge

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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Jon Syphers

Jon Syphers


Maintenance Technician

Emerald Oaks

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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Kevin Wolff

Kevin Wolff


Maintenance Technician

Robinwood

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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Kathy Prosser

Kathy Prosser

Lead Concierge

Stone Oak

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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Rachel Cooke

Rachel Cooke

Dining Room Supervisor

Capital Oaks

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2015 Recipients

2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Kate Werman

Kate Werman


A.M. Server

Maple Ridge

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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Paula Candillo

Paula Candillo


Dining Room Supervisor

Reflection Ridge

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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Stacy Despommier

Stacy Despommier


Lead Concierge

Reflection Ridge

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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Sally Mathis

Sally Mathis

Housekeeper & Concierge

Savannah Pines

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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Steve Jourdan

Steve Jourdan

Transportation

Riverstone

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2014 Recipients

2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Jacob Garver

Jacob Garver


Server

Riverstone

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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner David Peretta

David Perretta


Maintenance

Sherrill Hills

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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Kyle Rasmussen

Kyle Rasmussen


A.M. Server

Provident Crossings

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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Hannah LeBreton

Hannah LeBreton

Lead Concierge

Provident Crossings

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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Chris Stone

Chris Stone

Executive Chef

Lakeline Oaks

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2013 Recipients

2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Debby Kile

Debby Kile


Housekeeper

Riverstone

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2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Jennie Helwick

Jennie Helwick


Dining Room Supervisor

Savannah Pines

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2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Blake LeBouef

Blake LeBouef


Lead Concierge

Lakeline Oaks

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2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Sheela Goodrich

Sheela Goodrich

Lifestyle Director

Lakeline Oaks

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2012 Recipients

2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Kim Spicer

Kim Spicer


Dining Room Supervisor

Walnut Grove

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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner AnnGelina Taylor

AnnGelina Taylor


Lifestyle Director

Reflection Ridge

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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Altagracia Cervantes

Altagracia Cervantes


Housekeeper

Walnut Grove

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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Alina Bogatyuk

Alina Bogatyuk

Lead Concierge

Savannah Pines

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