Meet The Autumn Glen Team

Our 24-hour caring and specially trained staff not only administers a full range of services for our residents, but considers them part of the Autumn Glen family. You will often see our Executive Director sharing stories with residents in the dining room, our Life Enrichment Coordinator playing cards, Wii bowling or watching a movie with residents in the activity center, or our Chef coordinating special events for residents and their families in the private dining room. This is how the Autumn Glen family knows when our residents had a grandchild, expect a visitor for dinner or just need a light bulb replaced. Our team encourages resident feedback to develop programs that will complement our resident's interests and help them cultivate new ones.

Thomas Knapik, LHFA

Executive Director

Tom has been the Executive Director at Autumn Glen since 2008. He is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the community, ensuring high quality care and services are provided to residents and achieving high resident satisfaction. Tom has led Autumn Glen to achieve corporate “Platinum” status, an award of excellence, while maintaining near 100% occupancy and perfect State surveys. Under Tom's leadership, Autumn Glen received its second consecutive "Deficiency Free" Survey from the Indiana State Department of Health. Before becoming a licensed Indiana Health Facility Administrator, Tom spent 8 years as an airline pilot and 23 years in the U.S. Air Force flying 747 and DC-10 Jumbo Jets. He retired as a Lieutenant Colonel. Tom holds numerous decorations and is a Vietnam era and Gulf War veteran. Tom attended Indiana University and earned his Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology. He also attended U.S. Air Force pilot training. Tom resides in Carmel, Indiana with his wife and 3 children.

Linda Wihebrink

Dietary Service Director

Linda has been the Dietary Service Director at Autumn Glen since 2002. She is responsible for overseeing the Dietary Department and makes delicious and nutritious home-cooked meals from scratch every day for our residents using only the freshest ingredients. Our residents enjoy a five-star dining experience lead by Linda filled with a rich assortment of menu options. In collaboration with our Registered Dietician, Linda incorporates resident’s personal recipes, special requests, old time favorites and specific dietary needs so our well balanced gourmet menus are designed with their health, personal tastes and preferences in mind. Understanding how important great food is to our residents, Linda is consistently introducing exciting new cuisines for the community to enjoy. Linda previously worked in the food industry owning a restaurant and managing fast food franchises. She attended University of Indianapolis. Linda resides in Indianapolis with her husband and has 3 children and 12 grandchildren.

Lori Zink, LPN

Wellness Director

Lori has been the Wellness Director at Autumn Glen since 2009. She is responsible for overseeing resident health care services, the medication delivery system and in-service training of the Health Services Department. Lori was previously Autumn Glen’s Charge Nurse and has been in the health care industry for over 11 years. She has experience in Oncology, Medical Surgery, Acute Care and Long Term Care. Lori is certified in IV therapy pic, ports and central lines, trachs and T.P.N. feedings. Lori specializes in Alzheimer’s / dementia, psychiatric. She attended Ivy Tech. Lori is a member of the National Honors Society, Chancellors List, Deans List and Phi Theta Kapa Officer.

Sheila Taylor

Life Enrichment Coordinator

Sheila has been the Life Enrichment Coordinator at Autumn Glen since 2009. She is responsible for planning and coordinating community-sponsored activity, exercise and wellness programs for residents. Sheila has been in the health care industry for over 20 years. She was certified as an Activity Director in 1986 and completed specialized training for Alzheimer’s and related memory disorders. Sheila attended Indiana University School of Continuing Studies. Sheila resides on the North side of Indianapolis and has a daughter who is following in her footsteps in the healthcare industry as a nurse.

Sally Moore

Community Relations Director

Sally has been the Community Relations Director at Autumn Glen since 2006. She is responsible for sales and marketing and has helped numerous families find placement for their loved ones. Sally has worked in the health care industry for over 20 years. Sally previously owned one the largest art galleries in the Indianapolis Art District, was an Art Therapist for the Marion County Health Care Center and a licensed program director for Adult Day Care and Alzheimer’s units. Sally was one of the first to implement the 3-step program with the Indiana School of Medicine for people with Alzheimer’s and memory related disorders. She attended John Heron School of Art, IV Tech and has a degree in Art and Recreational Therapy. Sally is a licensed Realtor and an art and jewelry designer. She resides in a lake house on Fishers Indiana with her husband, three cats and a parrot.

Laura Dennis

Housekeeping Director

Laura has been the Housekeeping Director at Autumn Glen since 2008. She is responsible for keeping our resident’s homes and surroundings in a clean and safe condition. Laura is a self-motivated achiever who simply gets the job done. As a former certified nursing aid who has always loved seniors (and especially the seniors of Autumn Glen), she enjoys fishing, camping, gardening and just about anything pertaining to the great outdoors. She collects Porcelain Dolls, Carousels, roosters and old iron cookware. She also collects children and grandchildren. Laura lives on the East side of Indianapolis with her husband. When asked what she likes most about herself, she replied “just being useful.”

Dawn Adams

Maintenance Director

Dawn has been the Maintenance Director at Autumn Glen since 2005. She is responsible for maintenance, repairs and improvements to our residents’ home. Dawn loves working and interacting with our residents and families on a daily basis to ensure our residents are safe and happy. Dawn is a journeyman roofer and has several years of experience painting and framing. Dawn has continuing study credits in a variety of courses.

Barbara Bennett

Office Manager

Barbara has been the Office Manager at Autumn Glen since 2009. She is responsible for maintaining day-to-day business office operations and procedures, including payroll, rent deposits and resident billing. For the previous 2 decades, Barbara worked in the corporate office of a management company that owned and operated numerous skilled nursing facilities and other businesses across central and southern Indiana. In addition to being a certified bookkeeper, Notary Public and experienced property sales manager, she has managed a wide spectrum of businesses including condominiums and multi-family. Originally from Shelbyville Indiana, Barbara was raised on the family farm. She currently resides on the south side of Indianapolis with her dog Vinnie. She has a daughter and son. Her time at home is spent exercising, reading and socializing with friends and neighbors. You will know Barbara by her smile.