Employee Spotlights

Get to know some of the friendly faces enhancing lives at Ovation Heartwood Preserve in Omaha, Nebraska!

Carl Kuhn, Driver

Carl grew up in Oklahoma and moved to Omaha at 19. Carl chose to be a driver because it is low-stress, and he loves to be outside. Carl enjoys serving people and building relationships with the residents. In his free time, he likes to fish, camp, golf, and exercise.

Carla Buckner, Administrative Assistant

Carla grew up in Papillion, Nebraska. She loves greeting everyone who comes into the building and meeting the needs of residents. Carla loves the challenge and reward of her job. Carla likes to garden in her free time.

Jeremiah Rosecrans, Culinary Supervisor

Jeremiah was in the army for seven years before he got a job working in a kitchen. He discovered that food was his love language and found purpose in the food industry. Jeremiah did not feel fulfilled working in restaurants. He decided to come to Ovation to build relationships. He enjoys working with the residents to meet their needs and making them feel valued. Jeremiah’s favorite thing to make is cheesecake. In his free time, he loves to spend time with his family.

Patrick Powers, Resident Care Coordinator

Patrick was born and raised in Nebraska. He has worked in healthcare for 13 years. Patrick chose to work at Ovation because we focus on quality of life, which is important to him. His favorite part of his job is the connection he has built with residents. They are like family to him. Patrick writes fantasy books outside of work. He also enjoys camping and gardening.

Rose Koch, Life Enrichment Assistant

Rose was born in Italy and moved to the United States when she was six. She has always had a passion for helping people. She came to Ovation because she wanted a fun job where she could make a difference. Rose leads dance, movement, and music classes for the residents. She loves keeping the residents active and making them feel at home. Rose loves how happy and caring the employees at Ovation are.