Ron Herron Service Award

Honoring a Legacy of Service

Ron Herron and his wife Annette spent their lives in service to others — from leading a family home at Boys Town to becoming beloved Resident Managers at multiple RLC communities. Their compassion, commitment, and joy created lasting bonds with residents and team members alike.

In 2011, Ron passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. To honor his extraordinary spirit, we created the Ron Herron Service from the Heart Award — an annual recognition given to employees who go above and beyond in caring for our residents, just as Ron did every day.

His legacy lives on through the award and the many lives he touched.

The Ron Herron Service from the Heart Award


Watch our video to learn more about Ron's legacy.

Past Recipients


Each year, colleagues and residents in our communities nominate employees who demonstrate the kindness, dedication, and passion that Ron exemplified. We then surprise the winners with a ceremony and throw them a really good party. Their pictures and resident testimonies are below.

2024 Recipients

Carol Watkins

Lifestyle Director

Copper Springs

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Gracie Jones

Lifestyle Director

Tuckahoe Pines

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Phillip Puzzo

Maintenance

Seaside Springs

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Karen Miller

Lead Concierge

Towne Center

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Meghan-Rose Harvey

Lifestyle Director

Hudson Meadows

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2023 Recipients

Karen Plaskie

Lifestyle Director

Lakeview


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Tara Fabula

Dining Supervisor

Palomino Gardens


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Patti Puzzo

Lead Concierge

Seaside Springs


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Rachel Tjarks

Lead Concierge

Riverstone


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2022 Recipients

2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Ron Liquori

Ron Liquori

Maintenance

Arrowhead Valley


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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Sung Won Cho

Sunny Cho

Housekeeping

Emerald Oaks


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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Tim Carr

Tim Carr

Dining

Oak Park


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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Tree Woelfel

Tree Woelfel

Lifestyle Director

Seaside Springs


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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Mason Garner

Mason Gerner

Maintenance

Okatie Pines


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2022 Ron Herron Award Winner Tony Bazis

Tony Bazis

Transportation

Walnut Grove


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2021 Recipients

2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Villy Shank

Villy Shank

Lead Concierge

Stone Oak


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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner David Smith

David Smith

Executive Chef

Oak Park


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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Mary Coleman

Mary Coleman

Lead Concierge

Chenal Pines


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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Loretta Dotson

Loretta Dotson

Lead Concierge

Emerald Oaks


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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Mark Bangdon

Mark Bagdon

Maintenance

Chartiers Bend


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2021 Ron Herron Award Winner Jennifer Frain

Jennifer Frain

Dining Room Supervisor

Provident Crossings


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2020 Recipients

2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Liz Meyers

Liz Meyers

Lifestyle Director

Stone Oak


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2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Tony Saputo

Tom Saputo

Transportation Services

Ashwood Square


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2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Dawn Herrada

Dawn Herrada

Server

Emerald Oaks


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2020 Ron Herron Award Winner Kim Rigg

Kim Rigg

Lead Concierge

Copper Springs


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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Kim Spicer

Kim Spicer

Lifestyle Director

Walnut Grove


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2019 Recipients

2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Theresa Charlamagne

Theresa Charlamagne

Head Housekeeper

Bradford Square


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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Devon Melby

Devon Melby

Lifestyle Director

Oak Park


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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Kathy Miller

Cathy Miller

Lead Concierge

Daniel Pointe


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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Joe Schulze

Joe Schulze

Maintenance Technician

Reflection Ridge


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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Pauline Cooney

Pauline Cooney

AM Cook

Coronado Villa


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2019 Ron Herron Award Winner Emily Guy

Emily Guy

Lead Concierge

Capital Oaks


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2018 Recipients

2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Kelly Alonzo

Kelly Alonzo

Lifestyle Director

Emerald Oaks


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2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Tom Studebaker

Tom Studebaker

Concierge

Riverstone


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2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Michelle Hewitt

Michelle Hewitt

Dining Room Supervisor

Oak Park


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Jimmy LeCara

Maintenance

Cahaba Ridge


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2018 Ron Herron Award Winner Eva Lawrence

Eva Lawrence

Concierge

Towne Center


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2017 Recipients

2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Chris Weldon

Chris Weldon

Chef

Stone Oak


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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Stephanie Quiroz

Stephanie Quiroz

Concierge

Emerald Oaks


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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Kristin Willits

Kristin Willits

Lifestyle Director

Capital Oaks


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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Toni Roberts

Toni Roberts

Transportation

Lakeline Oaks


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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Araceli Garcia

Araceli Garcia

AM Server

Reflection Ridge


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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Bridgett Sharp

Bridgett Sharp

Lead Concierge

Sherrill Hills


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2017 Ron Herron Award Winner Nick Dominguez

Nick Dominguez

Sous Chef

Coronado Villa


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2016 Recipients

2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Chris Shuey

Chris Shuey

Kitchen Helper

Maple Ridge


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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Jon Syphers

Jon Syphers

Maintenance Technician

Emerald Oaks


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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Kevin Wolff

Kevin Wolff

Maintenance Technician

Robinwood


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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Kathy Prosser

Kathy Prosser

Lead Concierge

Stone Oak


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2016 Ron Herron Award Winner Rachel Cooke

Rachel Cooke

Dining Room Supervisor

Capital Oaks


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2015 Recipients

2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Kate Werman

Kate Werman

AM Server

Maple Ridge


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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Paula Candillo

Paula Candillo

Dining Room Supervisor

Reflection Ridge


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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Stacy Despommier

Stacy Despommier

Lead Concierge

Reflection Ridge


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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Sally Mathis

Sally Mathis

Housekeeper & Concierge

Savannah Pines


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2015 Ron Herron Award Winner Steve Jourdan

Steve Jourdan

Transportation

Riverstone


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2014 Recipients

2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Jacob Garver

Jacob Garver

Server

Riverstone


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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner David Peretta

David Perretta

Maintenance

Sherrill Hills


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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Kyle Rasmussen

Kyle Rasmussen

A.M. Server

Provident Crossings


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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Hannah LeBreton

Hannah LeBreton

Lead Concierge

Provident Crossings


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2014 Ron Herron Award Winner Chris Stone

Chris Stone

Executive Chef

Lakeline Oaks


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2013 Recipients

2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Debby Kile

Debby Kile

Housekeeper

Riverstone


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2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Jennie Helwick

Jennie Helwick

Dining Room Supervisor

Savannah Pines


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2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Blake LeBouef

Blake LeBouef

Lead Concierge

Lakeline Oaks


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2013 Ron Herron Award Winner Sheela Goodrich

Sheela Goodrich

Lifestyle Director

Lakeline Oaks


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2012 Recipients

2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Kim Spicer

Kim Spicer

Dining Room Supervisor

Walnut Grove


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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner AnnGelina Taylor

AnnGelina Taylor

Lifestyle Director

Reflection Ridge


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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Altagracia Cervantes

Altagracia Cervantes

Housekeeper

Walnut Grove


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2012 Ron Herron Award Winner Alina Bogatyuk

Alina Bogatyuk

Lead Concierge

Savannah Pines


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