Get to Know PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®)

Mission-Driven Senior Living and Care for All
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The Not-for-Profit Difference

When you’re searching for senior living and care for yourself or someone you love—you’d prefer to align yourself with a provider that puts people above profits.

As a not-for-profit organization, PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) is on a mission to serve people first. Our faith guides us to offer others the care, compassion, and kindness they deserve, because we value all who call our communities home as worthy of love and dignity.

For over 75 years, our core mission has remained unchanged—to provide quality senior services guided by Christian values.

Our culture is built around acts of service to others and to our mission. We’re committed to giving back and reinvesting the blessings we reap into our vibrant communities.

When you choose one of our senior living communities, you’ll join us in furthering our culture of care and mission to uplift and enhance the lives of others.

Our leadership team remains steady and works closely with our board of trustees whose job is to hold PMMA accountable so that decisions always put residents first and profits go towards improving the lives of our residents.

Thanks to our Good Samaritan program, residents who have outlived their financial resources through no fault of their own can continue to live in our communities. You can also support us with a donation or gift. There are so many ways to join our mission of care:

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Our Story

Deep roots make for strong trees with healthy branches, reaching for the sky.

At PMMA®, our roots of service can be traced back to the heart of Kansas in 1947.

It was early summer, during a meeting of the Presbyterian Church USA’s Synod of Kansas. Seeking to better understand the community’s needs, the chairperson asked if members had ideas for the synod to consider.

One member quickly replied: “There’s a Mrs. Alice Kalb of El Dorado, Kansas, who wants us to build a home for the aged and take her in.”

Alice Kalb was a 90-year-old widow in need of a safe, loving place to call home in her golden years.

The synod honored her worthy request, as it perfectly aligned with their mission to serve the needs of the larger Kansas communities they so valued.

After an extensive search, they purchased property in Newton, Kansas to be the location of their vision and the realization of Mrs. Kalb’s dream.

In 1949, our first community, Newton Presbyterian Manor, opened, providing a home for seven area seniors in need, including Alice Kalb, who lived there happily until her peaceful passing.

From these humble beginnings more than 75 years ago, our reach has expanded over the years to encompass 16 senior living communities across Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado.

Interested in learning more about our unique story or current vision? Our community experts will gladly offer you any information you seek. Reach out anytime!

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Our Approach

We’re an organization guided by deeply held values to serve and empower others and uplift those in need.

Our seniors are essential to the fabric of our communities. We believe all seniors deserve to feel valued, and to live in safety and comfort.

At PMMA, our faith-based approach to care and promise of service are infused into everything we do and all that we are.

If you’re seeking a place where you or a loved one will be honored and empowered as a unique individual and essential community member—we’re glad you’ve found us.

We’re ready to welcome you with open arms into one of our dynamic senior living communities—where purposeful living and joyful connection are never in short supply.

From our leadership on, we all share a commitment to offer supportive care that goes beyond the norm—to truly witness and uplift those we’re honored to serve.

That’s why our care is never one-size-fits-all. When you choose to call one of our communities home, you’ll receive the personalized care you deserve, from a trustworthy team who has taken the time to get to know you on a deeper level.

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Our Culture

PMMA is proud of our deep roots in the Presbyterian Church. Our faith informs our values and mission to care for the needs of others, and we welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths into our communities.

Our culture is one of inclusion and acceptance. We celebrate our community members for their many strengths and offer unconditional support freely and with hearts full of love.

Our network of Life Plan Communities offers a trusted source for the amenities, services, resources, and specialized care needed to support every stage of your life’s journey.

We approach wellness from a multidimensional perspective—to best serve the holistic needs of our valued residents.

When you or someone you love calls a PMMA community home, we want you to live the way you want to live®. Our personalized care and dynamic community lifestyle nurture comprehensive health and wellness.

Our approach includes a focus on physical, social, spiritual, intellectual, and creative wellness and fulfillment. Because each is vital to holistic wellness and overall quality of life.

At PMMA, you’ll rediscover the fun and fellowship you seek. Joining one of our communities is your chance to redefine life on your terms and enjoy your best years yet.

Learn more about how our signature programs help you feel your best—in every way.

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Our Leadership

At PMMA, superior service starts at the top.

Our mission is to provide quality care and services, guided by Christian values. Each of us promises to live out this mission every day.

From the top down, ours is a culture driven to help others, and to give freely of ourselves with open hearts and a desire to make the world a better place for all.

Get to know the PMMA team:

PMMA Leadership Team

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Bruce H. Shogren

President and CEO

Bruce joined PMMA in 1996 as chief financial officer, treasurer of the board and vice president of information systems. He was named CEO in 2011. A certified public accountant, he came to PMMA after 12 years at a public accounting firm serving clients in various industries. He has a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Kansas State University.

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Bill Taylor

Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Bill Taylor became PMMA’s Chief Operating Officer effective July 1, 2015. Bill has 30 years of long-term care experience. Prior to his regional director position, he served as the executive director of Salina Presbyterian Manor. He entered into the long-term care industry in 1985, garnering experience as an administrator, an owner and operator of two nursing communities, and a CEO of Blue Valley Lutheran Homes in Hebron, Nebraska.

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Melanie Owens

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President of Human Resources

Melanie Owens joined PMMA in 2017 as senior vice president for human resources and was named chief financial officer in June 2017. She has more than 25 years of experience in human resources, non-profit finance management including a 10-year stint as a CFO, staff training and development, community-based program management and new program development. Melanie has a bachelor of arts in accounting, with a minor in computer science and sociology, from Friends University, and a master’s degree in human resource management and organizational development from Webster University. She also holds the following credentials: Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Professional Human Resources (PHR) and Society Human Resources Certified Professional (SHRM-CP).

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Jeanne Gerstenkorn, PhD

Chief Nursing Officer

Jeanne Gerstenkorn became Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness Services effective July 1, 2015. She began her nursing career in 2000, after a successful career in the banking industry. Jeanne was hired as the Nursing Information Specialist at PMMA in 2006, after serving as the director of nursing at Sandpiper Bay in Wichita, Kan. Jeanne holds bachelor of science and master of science degrees in nursing. In addition, she holds certifications in resident assessment, clinical management, geriatrics and nursing informatics.

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Beth Huck

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing

Beth joined the PMMA team in March 2023. She has 22 years of experience working for various companies in the senior living industry in sales and marketing. She has been responsible for 85 communities in her career and has a strong passion for older adults and the lifestyle that our communities offer to our residents.

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Gary McGuire

Vice President of Information Systems

Gary McGuire
Vice President of Information Systems
Gary McGuire was named vice president of information systems at PMMA in March 2014 after working as a consultant with the organization for 10 years. Gary has worked in the field of Information Systems for more than 20 years, and he has been an IT consultant for approximately 18 years, working in the fields of health care, banking, manufacturing and education.

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Sarah Oenning

Vice President of Giving

Sarah Oenning has been with PMMA since 2001, when she worked to raise funds for the Aberdeen Village campus in Olathe, Kansas. After the completion of that project, she continued to work in fundraising and marketing for the organization. She took a brief leave and returned to the organization in 2008. She assumed leadership of the Giving Department (formerly known as the Development Department) in October 2015 and was named Vice President of Giving in July 2019.

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Sherry K. Hind

Vice President of Corporate Administrative Services

Sherry K. Hind joined PMMA in 1978 as secretary for interpretation and support (development and marketing). She served in operations and property development from 1980 to 1985, when she became administrative assistant to the president and CEO. She became corporate secretary and executive assistant in 1996 and was named vice president for corporate administrative services in 2011. Sherry oversees corporate programs including insurance coverage, licensing of communities and resident agreements. She serves as secretary to the board of trustees.

Board of Trustees

As a not-for-profit organization operating 16 retirement communities in Kansas, Colorado, and Missouri, PMMA’s board of trustees is comprised of community and business leaders. In addition to their general governing responsibility, our volunteer trustees provide input about the needs of seniors, approve corporate policies and help with fundraising. Trustees also may serve in an advisory capacity with individual communities.

CURRENT MEMBERS:

  • Dan F. Harris, Chair, Dodge City, KS
  • Robert S. Bonney, Vice-Chair, Overland Park, KS
  • Patricia Cook, Wildwood, MO
  • Nancy Duling, Maize, KS
  • Rev. John Goodwin, Steelville, MO
  • Aaron Morrison, Salina, KS
  • Rob Schendel, Overland Park
  • Gary D. Brennecke, Parsons, KS

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS:

  • Bruce H. Shogren, President/CEO
  • Kevin J. Arnel, Legal Counsel

Community Executive Leadership

Executive directors lead the operations of PMMA’s individual communities. In addition to the day-to-day activities, their responsibilities include community relations, fundraising, planning for future needs and working with each community’s advisory council.

Heart & Soul Hospice

Because we’re committed to comprehensive care, we also proudly network with Heart & Soul Hospice of Farmington, Missouri to offer you easy access to a full spectrum of care services and wellness support.

Heart & Soul Hospice shares our commitment to uplifting quality of life—no matter what.

Heart & Soul Hospice is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization and a proud member of the PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) family.

Their range of hospice care services offer dignity, comfort, and respectful care, while also supporting loved ones with kindness and compassion.

Heart & Soul Hospice is a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization and is a state-licensed hospice care provider.

Contact us to learn more about the full range of services and benefits available for you and your loved ones, through our partnership with Heart & Soul Hospice.