|  Kristie has been with St. Clara’s for over eight 
			years. A truly dedicated staff member, Kristie was nominated by her 
			fellow staff. A staff member stated, “She is more than deserving of 
			this award. Kristie leads with a servant heart and is so supportive 
			of her fellow staff.” They also add, “She does an outstanding job 
			caring for our residents.” When asked what she likes most about her job, 
			Kristie says, “I absolutely love the company I work for. St. Clara’s 
			is a great family of employees and residents and Heritage Operations 
			is such a supportive organization.” Kristie adds, “And I feel my 
			residents do more for me sometimes than I do for them. I just love 
			them.”  [to top of second 
			column] | 
 Kristie resides in Lincoln 
			with her husband, Stacy and together they have three children and 
			three grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys time with her 
			grandchildren and her dogs, Baxter and Bonnie. 
			[Janell Woolard, Community Relations Coordinator]
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