Our Team
Serving with dedication.
Stonehill Communities is a nonprofit organization guided by a dedicated, local leadership team and volunteer Board of Directors. Supported by more than 400 employees who are deeply committed to our mission, we work together to provide high-quality, compassionate services that meet the needs of our aging population and their families.
Senior Leadership Team
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Peggy Stockel
President/CEO
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Susan Pearce
VP of Finance/CFO
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Matt Jahn
Administrator/Executive Director of Health Services
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Elizabeth Kunde
Executive Director of Strategy and Compliance
Our mission has always been simple at its core: to be here when our community needs us.
Over the years, that calling has guided us to grow, to try new things, and to meet people where they are on life’s journey. What began with the vision of the Sisters of St. Francis has blossomed into something truly special—a place where care, compassion, and innovation come together to create one of the most trusted and comprehensive senior—care communities in the Tri-State area.
But Stonehill is so much more than services or buildings—it’s a family. When people walk through our doors, they often tell us they can feel it: the warmth, the energy, the sense of belonging. That spirit is born from the relationships we share—between residents, families, staff, volunteers, and friends who give so generously of themselves. It’s a community where everyone is seen, valued, and supported.
As President and CEO, I feel truly blessed to walk alongside a mission-driven team that pours their hearts into caring for others every single day. Their dedication inspires me, and it’s a privilege to support them as together we create a place where older adults flourish and staff find joy and purpose in their work.
On behalf of our Board of Directors, the Sisters of St. Francis, and our entire Stonehill family, thank you. Your trust, your prayers, your time, and your support are what make our mission possible. We invite you to come visit, spend time with us, and feel the Stonehill difference for yourself.
With heartfelt appreciation,
Stonehill Governing Board
- Kim Hermsen, Archdiocese of Dubuque
- Randy Ambrosy, Eagle Point Solar
- Sr. Bertha Bonert, Sisters of St. Francis
- Sr. Pat Clemen, Sisters of St. Francis
- Sr. Pat Doody, Sisters of St. Francis
- Jordan Fox, Kintzinger, Harmon, Konrardy, PLC
- Kim Hermsen, Archdiocese of Dubuque
- Jayme Kluesner, Portzen Construction
- Tim Loeffelholz, UnityPoint Health
- Jodie McDermott, MercyOne
- Nicole Oishi, Medical Associates
- Peggy Stockel, Stonehill Communities, President/CEO
- Dan Sullivan, Chamber of Commerce
- Jenna Walleser, First Community Trust
Are you interested in serving on a Stonehill Board or Committee? Submit an application.