Meet the GenCare Staff
As a GenCare Lifestyle community, GenCare, Renton The Lodge is staffed with experienced professionals who have a deep commitment to celebrating seniors and their lives. Leon Grundstein, founder and president, pioneered innovations and the use of performance measures in the senior housing industry in the Pacific Northwest and we understand that we are in the people business. By recruiting the very best people and providing continuous training in job duties and safety, GenCare focuses on the unique needs of seniors and their Renton Independent Living. The safety of our residents is extremely important. Before any employee joins our team, he or she must pass a thorough background check and reference check. A year round performance management system ensures continuous development of the GenCare team. Each GenCare Lifestyle community manager is measured against benchmarks in many areas, including staff turnover. We know that low turnover is a key factor to providing a premier living environment.
GenCare Lifestyle communities have a special energy. This is a direct reflection of the quality of our team. Team members are expected to be masters of the fine art of customer service, including a spirit of respect and responsiveness balanced with just the right level of fun.
Lane H. Arndt, Executive Director
Special Interests includes singing, videography, reading leadership books (8 at a time), and candle-making.
As a versatile results-oriented manager and director with over 20 years of experience, Lane has the ability to assure company goals are on track while maintaining the highest amount of staff morale and support. He is upbeat and high energy, enthusiastically approaching his tasks with professionalism and courtesy. He has extensive expertise in the directing of staff and volunteers. Lane is an excellent problem solver and collaborator in developing new strategies for the company he works for. He is willing, responsive as a team player. Lane has been successful in the execution of innovative marketing programs. He has worked extensively in both for-profit and non-profit sectors. His experience also includes:
- Team building, training and management.
- Market research and analysis.
- Web development and overseeing of design.
- Budget Preparation.
- Project Management.
- Copywriting, policy and procedures.
General Job Duties Include: Boarding Home Administrator; Overall management of the community; Supervision of Department Managers; Resident relations; Family programs; Enforcement of all city, state and federal regulations; Oversees Wellness Department, Sales and Marketing and Culinary.
Robert Amundson, Culinary Director
Special Interests include classic sports cars, outsider art, painting and playing guitar.
Robert Amundson comes to the Lodge with over 15 years of successful culinary management. His love for creating delicious food makes him an excellent culinary director
General Job Duties Include: Management of all aspects of the culinary program including cooking and preparing delicious meals for our residents. Supervising the employees of the culinary department and insuring that the resident's preferences are the driving force for all aspects of the food and presentation of food.
Mary Lou Johnson, Resident Services Director
Mary Lou joined the Lodge team in 2006 with a successful background in business development.
"When I leave for home each day I feel good knowing I touched so many lives in one way or another." Mary Lou is a loving mother to three sons and three daughters, 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
General Job Duties Include: The Resident Services Director assists the residents in getting their non-care needs met. This includes leading Housekeeping and Laundry, assisting Concierge Services and all other department leaders. The Resident Services Director also participates in the Vitality Department and assists in integrating residents into the community.
