Our Leadership Team
Guided by Experience. Driven by Purpose.
Behind Portwind at Oak Park Heights is a leadership team with deep expertise in senior living operations and a dedicated focus on resident-centered care. Their collective experience guides every decision – from operations and dining to life enrichment opportunities and wellness programs – ensuring our community delivers an outstanding senior living experience. With Portwind at Oak Park Heights, our long-tenured team is committed to earning the trust of residents and families through exceptional service, meaningful relationships and thoughtful innovation.
Meet the Team
As Executive Director, Bethany is committed to cultivating a vibrant community where residents can enjoy each day with confidence, purpose and a sense of community.
Bethany Erichsen
Executive Director
In her role as Business Office Director, Lindsey keeps the community’s daily administrative operations organized and efficient.
Lindsey Grewe
Business Office Director
Dominique brings energy, vision, and new concepts to her role as Director of Resident Experience at Portwind at Oak Park Heights.
Dominique Ayers
Director of Resident Experience
With nearly 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and community relations, Will Williams brings a well-rounded background to his role as Sales and Marketing Director with Portwind at Oak Park Heights.
Will Williams
Director of Sales and Marketing
As Director of Culinary Services, Chelsey is enthusiastic about creating enjoyable dining experiences that bring people together.
Chelsey Rahe
Director of Culinary Services
In his role as Director of Plant Operations, Dean utilizes his skills in mechanical engineering and overall general maintenance to oversee facility operations.
Dean Wilcox
Director of Plant Operations
Expertly Managed by Evolve Senior Living
Achieving the perfect balance of empathetic senior care and operational excellence requires seasoned leadership. Portwind senior living communities are proudly owned and operated by Evolve Senior Living, a premier senior housing organization known for setting elite industry standards. Evolve Senior Living believes that senior communities should be deeply human spaces driven by clinical integrity and transparent communication. Portwind communities benefit from sophisticated operational systems, dynamic programming by life-enrichment specialists, and rigorous quality metrics. All combined, this allows our local, long-tenured site staff to focus completely on what they do best: building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional service that seniors and their families can trust for a lifetime.
Bethany Erichsen
Executive Director
As Executive Director, Bethany is committed to cultivating a vibrant community where residents can enjoy each day with confidence, purpose and a sense of community. Through thoughtful leadership and a genuine passion for serving older adults, she collaborates closely with all team members to ensure an exceptional senior living experience. Having originally joined the Portwind team in 2013 as a home health aide, Bethany’s favorite part of her role is spending time with the residents, who she continues to build meaningful relationships with so that they feel at home.
Lindsey Grewe
Business Office Director
In her role as Business Office Director, Lindsey keeps the community’s daily administrative operations organized and efficient. With a focus on detail and clear communication, she provides dependable service to assist residents and their families with billing or other business-related questions. Lindsey enjoys hearing stories shared by the residents and loves being part of the Portwind at Oak Park Heights community. Lindsey brings nearly 20 years of health care management experience to her role.
Dominique Ayers
Director of Resident Experience
Dominique brings energy, vision, and new concepts to her role as Director of Resident Experience at Portwind at Oak Park Heights. Her passion is to bring residents together through social events, wellness programs, special outings and other meaningful experiences. Prior to this role, Dominique served as an engagement associate, where she helped plan and lead enriching activities designed especially for the unique needs of memory care residents.
Will Williams
Director of Sales and Marketing
With nearly 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and community relations, Will Williams brings a well-rounded background to his role as Sales and Marketing Director with Portwind at Oak Park Heights. Having worked with respected senior living organizations, he offers the experience and insight needed to help seniors and families navigate the transition to senior living with greater confidence. He is passionate about building strong referral partnerships and developing outstanding teams that share a commitment to exceptional service. Most of all, he enjoys helping seniors and families explore their options – guiding them with compassion and understanding. Outside of work, Will enjoys spending time with his three children, coaching and watching basketball, traveling and being outdoors.
Chelsey Rahe
Director of Culinary Services
As Director of Culinary Services, Chelsey is enthusiastic about creating enjoyable dining experiences that bring people together. With a focus on delicious meals and quality ingredients, Chelsey takes pride in making food from scratch as much as possible – with soups, baked goods, and specialty items being among her favorite things to whip up. She brings nearly 25 years of experience in the culinary field to her role, including ten years working as a chef in assisted living and senior housing environments.
Dean Wilcox
Director of Plant Operations
In his role as Director of Plant Operations, Dean utilizes his skills in mechanical engineering and overall general maintenance to oversee facility operations. With a hands-on approach, he ensures the community is safe, well-maintained and welcoming for residents, families and team members alike. Dean brings more than 20 years of experience in the maintenance field, featuring an extensive career in assisted living communities. Outside of work, he enjoys woodworking, hunting, and fishing.