Meet Our Team
Behind every service, every phone call, and every act of support is a dedicated team of professionals who show up every day for the seniors of Lorain County. We are proud to introduce the people who make LCOOA's mission possible.
Executive Staff
Nicolle Bellmore Pierse, MS, MSSA, LSW
Executive Director

Debbie Hamilton, MSW, LSW
Program Director

Valerie Arnold
Fiscal Officer

Suzanne Malik
Business Manager

Case Managers
Lisbeth Wiech, LSW
Sr. Case Manager

Heather Boyd, SWA
Case Manager

Tausha Coker
Case Manager

Information & Assistance Team
Mary TenBrink
Information and Assistance Specialist

Nutritional Services
Jenifer Hearn
Nutrition Service Coordinator

Homemaker Department
Maureen Payne
Housekeeper

Senior Years Newspaper
Cathy Priebe
Senior Years Editor

Receptionist Team
Carol Turnbull
Receptionist

Juanita Alston
Receptionist

Cynthia Campbell
Receptionist

Virginia McCaskey
Receptionist

Transportation Department
Gail Bealer
Transportation Supervisor

Brenda Cole
Driver

David Dolan
Driver

Joseph Dzurinda
Driver

Edwin Gonzalez
Driver

Website Management
Kristi Powers
Website Manager (Contractor)

Kristi is a highly dedicated professional, leveraging deep technical and design expertise to manage LCOOA's digital presence and ensure a seamless, high-quality experience. Aside from web development, she also specializes in custom creations, from personalized invitations for weddings, birthdays, and graduations, to unique Christmas cards, custom t-shirt designs, and memorable print-on-demand gifts. For more information please click the link below.