Meet the Rotary Villas Team
When you start thinking about making a move you will have lots of questions. Now is the time to talk to our Senior Living Experts. We are here to listen to your concerns and guide you through your move with expert advice and wise counsel. We want you to make a decision that is best for you and your family. Everything we do is focused on being a meaningful presence for every member of our community. At Rotary Villas retirement community, we create a culture anchored in a respect and love of people. Let Rotary Villas change your perception of a retirement home.
Jody Kehler
Executive Director
Jody Kehler is a Licensed Practical Nurse who has spent her career promoting quality resident centered care for the older adult. She has held a variety of leadership roles in the Personal Care Home program in Winnipeg. Prior to joining the Rotary Villas team in 2018 she was the Director of Care of a 78-bed personal care home. She has held a variety of nursing roles including Staff Development, Infection Control and Quality Improvement & Risk Management.
Jody enjoys creating systems to improve quality and sustainability in living environments and the workplace.
Jody is the Executive Director for Rotary Villas at Crocus Gardens. She is grateful to work with an amazing team of professionals and for the fun, friendly, and inviting atmosphere that welcomes all to the Rotary Villas community.
In her time off she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons.
204-725-1340
jody@rotaryvillas.ca
Cory McMurachy
Culinary Services Coordinator
Cory has been in the food services industry for 22 years. He started working for his uncle in Shoal Lake, Manitoba, in a small restaurant called the Hard Luck Café. That fall he began his post secondary education and worked as a Prep Cook at Boston Pizza on 34th Street. Shortly after, he moved up to a Line Cook role and spent several years there.
In 2009 he married his wife Nicole, and completed his education. Circumstances led him back to the kitchen. He started to work at Applebee’s. While there he worked as a Prep Cook and ended his tenure as an Expediting Supervisor. He was informed of an opportunity at a local retirement home as a Sous Chef. He jumped at the opportunity, applied for the position, and was granted the job.
In 2019 Cory received the Red Seal certification for culinary. In 2021 he accepted the Executive Chef position. For two years he was able to develop his leadership skills and fine tune his culinary skills. Cory looks forward to meeting all the residents of Rotary Villas and continuing to provide exceptional culinary service.
204-725-1340
Cory@rotaryvillas.ca
Hylin McLaren
Wellness Coordinator
Hylin comes to us from Neepawa and brings with her over 25 years of experience in education, both locally and internationally. Her career has included teaching in schools throughout Manitoba and Kuwait as well as contributing to education projects in Guyana and Sierra Leone.
Wellness has always been a guiding theme in Hylin’s work. She enjoys creating supportive, engaging environments and weaving movement, connection, and well-being into everyday life. She’s excited to bring this approach into the wellness activities and experiences offered here.
Hylin is a proud mother of 3 daughters and a grandmother to 4 grandchildren. She’s looking forward to getting to know residents and helping create programs that support physical, social, and emotional well-being.
204-725-1340
wellness@rotaryvillas.ca
Tanis Low
Leasing Coordinator
Tanis has been in sales for the last 15 years, most recently as the Marketing Development Manager at Coca-Cola.
Tanis is married with 2 children, a son and a daughter. In her spare time, Tanis likes to read, cook and visit with friends and family.
204-725-1340
tanis@rotaryvillas.ca
Lisa Dickson
Administrative Coordinator
Lisa grew up on a cattle/grain/potato farm in a small town. After backpacking in Australia for eight months, Lisa moved to Brandon to attend Assiniboine Community College for Medical Office Administration. In June 2015, she joined the Rotary Villas team as a part-time receptionist and housekeeper. Upon graduating at ACC, she joined Rotary Villas as a full-time receptionist and managed Rotary Villas’ social media accounts and website. In June 2021, Lisa transitioned to the Administrative Coordinator role. Over the years, Lisa has enjoyed meeting many new people; chatting and sharing stories with the residents; and working in the beautiful and vibrant community of Rotary Villas.
Lisa enjoys travelling; camping; and spending time with her pets and family.
204-725-1340
lisa@rotaryvillas.ca
Shradha Patel
Housekeeping Coordinator
Shradha was born in South Africa, raised and studied in India. She pursued studies in Food Processing Technology Engineering.
She joined the Rotary Villas team in 2019 as a server and is excited about her promotion to Housekeeping Coordinator.
She enjoys her time with her husband and beautiful daughter Alisha.
204-725-1340
shradha@rotaryvillas.ca