Staff
Our staff are proud to pursue the Friendship Centers mission:
“…to ensure that all senior citizens have the opportunities, information, and services necessary to live healthy, safe and active lives in dignity.”
Day-to-day operations are overseen by the executive director including facilities, finances and personnel. Additionally the executive director is responsible for developing, implementing and assessing programs and services based on the organization’s purpose and goals.
Please contact us if we can assist you!
| Name | Position | Phone: (231) 347-3211 Extension |
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|---|---|---|---|
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Denneen Smith |
Executive Director |
ext. 112 |
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Todd Ortlieb |
Chief Financial Officer |
ext. 123 |
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Deborah Francis |
Human Resource Director |
ext. 114 |
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Lynn Gentner |
Enrichment Director |
ext. 119 |
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Cindy Helton |
Food Service Director |
ext. 118 |
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Chris Scott |
Health Services Director |
ext. 126 |
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Karolyn Peebles |
In-Home Services Director |
ext. 116 |
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Denise Bonter |
In-Home Services Staff Administrator |
ext. 121 |
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Char Delis |
Marketing & Development Director |
ext. 124 |
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Christy Blackall |
RSVP Project Director |
ext. 129 |
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Kate Smith |
Social Worker |
ext. 122 |
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Lisa Hoig |
Transportation and Meals on Wheels Director |
ext. 125 |
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Jill Cook |
Executive Assistant |
ext. 110 |
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Merri Worthington | Huber Center Coordinator | (231) 529-8803 |
We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions that you may have!
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Note from the Director
August 9, 2022
Dear Friends:
I hope this correspondence finds you healthy and happy! I just want to remind our clients that the world that we currently live in remains a bit unstable due to the effects of COVID-19 and Friendship Centers is no exception. We remain dedicated to providing the same quality of service that we always have. Please understand that there will undoubtedly continue to be times when we provide a substitute or must cancel service altogether. We are doing our best to balance it all; the best interest of seniors, supply chain issues, staffing challenges, and illness due to COVID. While COVID is surging in our area, the vaccine seems to be helping keep the severity of the illness minimized. We appreciate your understanding and expect that you will respond with the kindness and compassion that you always have shown to staff.
Kind regards, Denneen Smith Executive Director
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Friendship Centers of Emmet County has two locations in Emmet County – Petoskey and Brutus – where various events are held daily.
Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Petoskey Center
- Hours:
- Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
- 1322 Anderson Road, Petoskey, MI 49770
- (231) 347-3211
- Fax: (231) 347-3795
Friendship Centers of Emmet County-Huber Senior Center/Brutus
- Hours:
- Monday through Friday, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- 6436 E. Brutus Road, Brutus, MI
- (231) 529-8803 (Send mail to Petoskey office.)