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 dedicated professional, combining 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. To work with Kristi for YOUR business or next memorable experience please email her at

kristipowers@more-choices.com or check out her website for more details. www.more-choices.com