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Julie Rupenski

Julie Rupenski

CEO

Julie Rupenski is the President & Founder of MedBest, opening the doors in 2001. Since that time, Julie has gained national recognition for providing top talent solutions exclusively for the Senior Living Industry. She specializes in C-Suite, Cor

Katie Piperata

Katie Piperata

Senior Executive Recruiter

Katie Piperata, MBA, CPC, is a Senior Executive Recruiter at MedBest. She has mastered the art of matching top executives including C-level with the perfect senior-care company.

Melanie Ginter

Melanie Ginter

Senior Executive Recruiter

Melanie Ginteris a Senior Executive Search Consultant at MedBest. She is responsible for the full-cycle management of executive searches, including account management, client consultation, and overall execution of searches for top Senior Living Execu

Barbara LaWall

Barbara LaWall

Senior Executive Recruiter

Barbara LaWall is a Senior Executive Recruiter at MedBest. She has worked in the Senior Living/Long Term Care industry for over 30 years including 15 years as a Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Florida.

Gil Vazquez

Gil Vazquez

Executive Recruiter

Gil Vazquez, Executive Recruiter, specializes in filling confidential searches and senior leadership positions in Nursing Homes as well as regional positions that supervise multiple communities. He enjoys advancing careers and helping candidates make

Charlene Hooker

Charlene Hooker

Executive Recruiter

Charlene Hooker, Executive Recruiter and Consultant for MedBest, specializes in the placement of Executives, Directors of Community Relations, and Nurses transitioning into the Senior Living Industry from other areas of Nursing.

Cole Rupenski

Cole Rupenski

Executive Recruiter

Cole Rupenski is an Executive Recruiter at MedBest. Cole’s goal is to build long-term relationships with clients and connect with people of all different dynamics. He is a person of high integrity and delivers on what he promises. He also prides

Christina Johnson

Christina Johnson

Executive Recruiter

Christina serves as a Senior Recruiter for MedBest and works directly with clients and candidates to help fill an opening, not with just any person, but with the right person.  Christina understands that "Fit" really does matter. She does this by le

Neidy De Jesus

Neidy De Jesus

Director of Research, Human Resources

Neidy De Jesus is the Director of Research and Human Resources at MedBest. She serves in two vital roles since she is an excellent multi-tasker, passionate about people, results-driven, and tech-savvy.

Ashlee Rogers

Ashlee Rogers

Executive Search Project Coordinator

Ashlee serves as the Executive Search Project Coordinator at MedBest. She focuses on intense research to find qualified, dynamic C-Suite and Executive Level passive candidates as well as locate hard to fill positions. She is responsible for training

AMY STEWART

AMY STEWART

Executive Recruiter

Amy Stewart, M.Ed. serves as an Executive Recruiter at MedBest. She works closely with her clients to understand their talent needs and only present those candidates who fit the bill. She is known for proactively finding and vetting the best talent i

Erica Hutsenpiller

Erica Hutsenpiller

Executive Recruiter

Erica Hutsenpiller, Executive Senior Living Recruiter, is dedicated to understanding the employment goals of both clients and candidates alike. Through her deep industry knowledge and experience, she knows how to identify and secure the perfect fit!