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[vc_custom_heading text=”Bill and Maria Kirchenbauer – Owners” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
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<\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Maria Kirchenbauer – Owner & Care Advocate” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
Maria<\/strong> brings over 20 years of experience in the healthcare staffing industry, including a key role as Senior Branch Director, where she successfully launched and managed the Harrisburg branch. In this capacity, she was responsible for client development and relations, employee recruitment and retention, and the management and development of in-office staff. Maria holds a Bachelor’s degree in English, earned in 2003, and is known for her unwavering dedication to exceeding client expectations while building strong, long-lasting relationships with both clients and employees. Outside of her professional life, Maria enjoys spending quality time with her son, husband, and extended family and friends. She is passionate about nature and finds peace in the mountains.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Bill Kirchenbauer – Owner” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
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Bill is passionate about delivering heartfelt, personalized care to every client he works with. With 20 years of experience in training and leading teams, he’s spent much of that time having meaningful, customer-focused conversations right in clients\u2019 homes. His goal is simple: to ensure each person receives the care they need, with empathy and respect\u2014because that\u2019s what truly matters to him.<\/div>\n
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Having trained in leadership with some incredible organizations, Bill has honed his ability to guide teams with vision, integrity, and a focus on excellence. He thrives on building a culture where trust and collaboration can flourish.<\/div>\n
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Outside of work, Bill is a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys spending quality time with his 7-year-old son, family, and friends. Whether it\u2019s creating lasting memories or simply finding moments of balance, Bill is committed to both his personal life and his passion for enhancing his community\u2019s well-being. This balance not only keeps him grounded but also fuels his daily inspiration.<\/div>\n<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Trishtan Sopko – Recruiter” font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:center” google_fonts=”font_family:Oswald%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”]
Trishtan<\/strong> brings a wealth of experience to the healthcare field, with a strong background in long-term care (LTC), hospice, and a variety of clinical roles. Her career path\u2014spanning positions such as staffing coordinator, case manager, and MDS coordinator\u2014demonstrates her versatile skill set and deep understanding of patient care, assessments, and healthcare operations. She excels at managing both people and complex situations with a thoughtful, hands-on approach.<\/p>\n

What Trishtan finds most rewarding about healthcare is its unique blend of compassion, critical thinking, and continuous learning. The field constantly challenges her while also providing deep personal fulfillment. She places a strong emphasis on building meaningful relationships with both families and staff, believing that trust and communication are key to creating positive care environments.<\/p>\n

Outside of her professional life, Trishtan cherishes quality time with her husband and two sons. They prioritize making lasting memories and enjoy activities that strengthen their family bond.<\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div>

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