OUR STAFF

Katherine Motsinger-Eller,
Director

Kathy came to the Senior Center in 2017 as the new director after working with Johnson County Schools for 27 years. Kathy is a friend to all and refers to the Center members as family.

Favorite thought for the day:
"I am a little pencil in the hand of God who is sending a love letter to the world. He does the thinking. He does the writing. He does everything and sometimes it is really hard because it is a broken pencil and He has to sharpen it a little more. He does the writing. The pencil has nothing to do with it."
- Mother Teresa

Steve Miller,
Full-Time Van Driver

After spending five years working with Food Country, Steve joined the Senior Center team in early October as our new full-time Van Driver. In addition to helping people, he enjoys collecting antique knives. His collection began when he was a child and was later reignited by a co-worker who shared his love for old knives and their history.

Favorite Quote:
"Whatever you are, be a good one."
-Abraham Lincoln

Danae Watson,
MyRide Transportation Coordinator

Danae has been with the Senior Center and MyRide Johnson County since Oct. of 2018. Danae is also an LPN and worked with Ballad Health for 8 years. She always enjoyed coming into the senior center for yearly health fairs. She has been an asset to us with her nursing skills and kind heart.

Favorite Quote:
“Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more.” 
–H. Jackson Brown Jr.

Patricia Eastridge,
FTHRA Food Site Coordinator

Trish organizes hot meals to be distributed for Meals on Wheels and Congregate Meals for senior center members. Meals are served on open weekdays from 11am-12pm. Volunteers are always needed to assist with this program. Please give her a call for more information at 423-727-8883.

Favorite Bible Scripture:
"But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus."
- Phil 4:19 (KJV)

Veronica Burniston,
Administrative Assistant

Veronica joined the Senior Center during the summer of 2022. Over the years, she's worked as a retail associate, a freelance writer, a pet-sitter, and a mentor/tutor with children ages five to eighteen. Sometimes she secretly dreams about working as a barista in a cafe.


One of Her Favorite Quotes:
"Sometimes I feel lost," said the boy.
"Me too," said the Mole, "but we love you, and love brings you home."
      -The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse
           by Charlie Mackesy

Nancy Eastridge
Options Counselor

Nancy became a member of the Senior Center in 2019. As of late Fall 2022, she is the Center's first Options Counselor. Her position provides various support services for local elderly and/or disabled individuals.
For more information, contact Nancy at 423-501-1145.

Favorite Quote:

Assistant Van Drivers

• Terry Hodge
  
• Robert Wilson
  
• Dennis Henson

Senior Enrollment Program

• Glenn Humphrey
  
• Lauren Albanese
  
• Sharlynn Thomsen
  

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Senior Center
Advisory Board
Director- Kathy Motsinger
President- Dr. John Payne
Secretary- Janette Eastridge
Treasurer- Melinda Heck

Non-officers
Ollie Phipps, Rose Rasmussen,
Rick Moore, Walter Simcox,  Deborah Poisson, Pam Steinke