Our Team
At River Oaks of Minnesota, we believe in creating an environment that is fun for those that live and work in our communities. We believe that one must enjoy their home and community to achieve a high quality of life. The same is said for one’s career. We do everything possible for all those we have relationships with to create happiness in their lives.
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Christopher King
President of Operations
Chris has more than 15 years experience working with older adults in both skilled-nursing and assisted-living communities. He has a passion for those that need assistance in achieving independence and the highest quality of life possible. Chris graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration with a focus on Long-Term Care. He spent nearly 10 years managing support departments within skilled nursing homes and has spent the last 6 years managing assisted living communities focusing on Memory Care and individuals suffering from cognitive disease. River Oaks of Minnesota has been a dream of his for many years, and he is proud to bring his passion and experience to help those in need.
Jodi King
Corporate Director of Nursing
Jodi has been a nurse since 2001 with experience in skilled nursing starting 1995. She started her nursing career as an LPN after attending Hennepin Technical College and graduating in 2001. Since then she has gone on to received her associates degree in nursing. Her clinical experience includes wound care and behavior management in a skilled nursing environment. Jodi has developed an advanced specialty in mental health care and the associated medical and behavioral health variables. Jodi is dedicated to assuring a positive patient experience as well as improving safety and quality of life.
Stephanie Krieg
Director of Community Relations
Stephanie graduated from Northwestern University in St Paul in 1996 and has many years of experience as an Educator. She comes to us in a newly created position of Director of Community Relations. In this role she is dedicated to attentively working alongside our referral network and engaging in the entire intake process of new residents. She is focused on creating and developing strong relationships with our referral partners. She is committed to educating potential and current referral sources about our special focus on Mental Illness. She feels strongly that River Oaks of Minnesota is uniquely able to meet the needs of the residents that will call us home!
Cori Barker
Administrator/LSW
Cori has been a Licensed Social Worker for the past 8 years. She obtained her Bachelor degree from Bemidji State University and is currently pursuing her MBA from Augsburg College. During those 8 years as a social worker; Cori has worked in skilled-nursing facilities, with those who have high medical needs, mental illness and working on rehabilitation. Cori is a passionate advocate for independent living, quality of life, and quality of care.
Robb Flaherty – Wilcox
Administrator
Robb has worked in the healthcare field, specializing in patient care for the last 12 years. He has more than 6 years of experience as a CNA working in a long-term-care facility, and as an anesthesia tech in the operating room of a major hospital. He is a St. Cloud State University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Community Psychology and Geriatric Care. Prior to joining River Oaks of Minnesota, Robb has had extensive experience managing 7 high-medical and behavioral adult corporate foster homes in Minneapolis, MN. Robb has a passion for working with older adults in the healthcare field and enjoys bringing his experience to assist in the coaching and development of the staff at River Oaks of Minnesota.
Jonathan Fenton
Administrator
Jonathan has many years of experience in various care settings. He got his first job at one of the first dementia communities in MN at age 16. After graduating from Northwestern College with a BA in Psychology, he earned his MS in Long Term Care Administration/Gerontology from the University of North Texas. He has worked in a number of retirement, assisted living, and memory care communities in California, Illinois, and Minnesota. Jonathan is passionate about providing excellent care and customer service and loves to teach, encourage, and support the members of his team to do the same.
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