Dan Caffrey, CEO/Owner
I have been a part of the Zerbe Retirement Community since I was a little boy. I started working in the maintenance department at the age of 14. My 3 great Aunts started the business on their farm in 1958. My mother Nancy Caffrey-Schafer holds the title of president. My wife Suzette is also involved in the business. I have a degree in naval architecture, however in the early 90s my father, who was the business office manager, was diagnosed with cancer. I made the decision to help the family business after he died at the age of 48 and I was the tender age of 22. I have been here ever since. The Zerbe Sisters always taught me if you take care of the residents everything will fall into place. I am passionate about this community and am honored to carry on the legacy started by my great aunts over 65 years ago. I am also immensely proud of our team. In my free time, I enjoy doing anything on the water and spending time with my family, including our 100-pound silver lab Lucy.
Suzette Caffrey, Resident Care Executive
Hello! My name is Suzette Caffrey. I have been an RN since 1994. I graduated from St Joseph’s Hospital school of nursing in Lancaster and worked there until 2018 due to the hospital closing. I then transferred to UPMC Pinnacle in Lititz. I have worked in various areas of nursing including short term rehab, med-surg, acute care surgical and float pool. My husband of over 30 years, Dan, is the owner and CEO of Zerbes. In the summer of 2020 Dan and I decided it was time for a change and I joined him at Zerbes. My official title is Resident Care Executive but I prefer to refer to myself as jack of all trades, master of none! I hold a Personal Care Administrator Certificate as well as Infection Preventionist Mastery Certificate. Dan and I are very involved in the day-to-day operations of the facility. We are devoted to carrying on the motto and legacy of the Zerbe Sisters, “take care of the residents, and the rest will fall into place.” I am very proud of our amazing staff and of the compassionate loving care they give. In my free time, I love to read and spend time with Dan and our 2 adult boys, Mitchell and Andrew. Thank you for taking a look at our facility and please reach out to us with any questions.
Scott Mancini, Administrator
Hi- I am from northern New Jersey, just 30 minutes outside of New York City. I am married and have three kids and two cats. I graduated from the University of Valley Forge with a BS in Ministerial Leadership and completed my Nursing Home Administrator training at Millersville University. I have worked as a Nursing Home Administrator for over 15 years and was employed as a Personal Care Administrator prior to that. One of the favorite aspects of my job is seeing the compassion of staff caring for the residents we serve. In my spare time, I enjoy family activities, golfing with my son, reading and love to cook!
Ali Milburn, Personal Care Administrator
Hello all!! I’m new to the Zerbe team as of Dec 2021. I love it here, it’s like an extra family. Born and raised in Lebanon County, and currently living in the “Sweetest Place on Earth” I am a tad far from home. I’ve been an LPN since 2015 and a Personal Care Administrator since 2018, working in healthcare is not just my career, it’s my passion. I’m currently working on my RN, and then plan to pursue my master’s degree. When I am not here at Zerbe’s or doing school work; you can find me curled up with a good book, camping, or at the beach. I am excited to grow with and be part of the Zerbe Family!
Freddie Henry, Independent Living Director
Hi, my name is Freddie Henry; I have been with the Zerbe Retirement Community for almost 4 years. In my mid 40’s I started Penn State Berks Campus to Study Occupational Therapy and graduated in December 2017. I have enjoyed learning a new career and believe this education experience helped bring me to the Zerbe Community. I am thankful to be a part of a community with a devoted staff and loving residents.
My husband of 21 years, Michael and I enjoy traveling to Tennessee, Georgia and other beautiful places in the world. We also enjoy spending time with our family. I enjoy reading, walking, hiking, consignment shopping and volunteering at church when I have time. I consider it a privilege to be part of the Zerbe Team!
Jen Boley, Director of Nursing
I was blessed to join Zerbe’s in November 2022 as the Director of Nursing. I graduated from Warwick High School and went on to become and LPN, then RN and eventually achieved my Master’s in Nursing Education and hold board certification in gerontology. I was a volunteer EMT for a number of years with Reamstown Ambulance. I believe God, family and community are important and giving of one’s time is one way to support that! I am married to a New Holland native, Steve, we have 3 grown children, Adam, Andrea and Austin and 6 grandchildren Joe, Braidyn, Braxton, Paxton, James and Olivia. We also have 4 dogs. I enjoy crafting and in my spare time I volunteer as a foster coordinator with Zoe’s House Rescue.
Nutcola Bradley, Director of Human Resources
My name is Nutcola Bradley, the youngest descendant of my mother. I was raised in Reading, Pennsylvania, and watched my mother flourish while always putting her own needs aside for others. I gained a love and compassion for helping others, as a mother of five wonderful young men I strive to pass down great generational omens and good moral character of our family values. After attending Harrison Career Institute. I was ready for the next step in my career, after being hands-on in the medical field. Saint Joseph offered me an opportunity to impact my community as a Human Resources Specialist, an opportunity I am forever grateful for. Being able to go back to school and enrolled in Penn State Berks in 2014 to receive my certificate for SHRM/ Human Resource Management. I then registered at Alvernia University to continue my education while furthering my career in HR management. As I approach twenty years of Human Resources Management experience, I am excited to be a part of the Zerbe Retirement Community family.
Erin Carter, Social Worker
My name is Erin Carter and I am the social worker at Zerbe Retirement Community. I received my MSW from Millersville University. I have been at Zerbes since February of 2015 and love how we are family owned and operated. I recently married the love of my life and now have two stepchildren along with a fourth cat. I love music and am an avid karaoke singer. Some of my other interests include spending time with family and friends, watching crime shows, date nights with my husband, and walking the trail in my development. I went to Ireland back in 2019 for a bus tour and enjoyed exploring my heritage. I have always had a passion for working with the elderly as I was very close with my grandmother growing up. I feel they can teach us a lot and I am grateful for my job at Zerbe Retirment Community.
Jennifer Weitzel, LPN, Admissions Director
Hello everyone!
I’ve been part of the Zerbe team since 2014, and it’s been such a rewarding journey. As an LPN, I’ve truly enjoyed working with our amazing residents and supportive coworkers.
My husband and I live on a farm just a short distance from Zerbe’s. We’re blessed with five children and six grandchildren—soon to be seven! I cherish every moment spent with my family. In my free time, I enjoy all kinds of crafts and love baking cakes and cupcakes.
My favorite vacation destination is beautiful Jamaica. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be part of the Zerbe family, and I look forward to many more wonderful years here!
Sam Kulp, Activities Director
I started at Zerbe’s in August of 2016 freshly out of college. I went to Eastern University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in music. I was immediately attracted to Zerbe’s by the beautiful campus, the family run aspect and most importantly, the residents. I am also allowed to play guitar and sing at work every day, so that’s a plus! My hobbies include playing music, attending as many concerts as possible, going for long hikes and collecting records. I have an incredible wife, a very supportive family and I am blessed that I have found a second home here at Zerbe’s!
Brandie Kauffman, Housekeeping Manager
Hello! My name is Brandie Kauffman I am the Housekeeping Manager here at Zerbe Retirement Community. I live in the southern end of Lancaster County (Quarryville) with my two amazing kids Alyissa and Anthony which I enjoy spending time with. I also love the outdoors, traveling, cooking, spending time and family and friends, and just laughing, they “say “that’s the best medicine for a long-lasting life. My passion working with the elderly is which brought me here to Zerbe’s and the family-owned atmosphere! Looking forward to many years to come.
Gary Pezzecca, Food Service Manager
I am a Culinary trained chef, with an MBA, History Teacher, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away. I enjoy doing historical re-enactments, am an avid Sea Kayaker, mountain and road biker, as well as a mountain climber. I am endeared to a canine named Remey.
Steve Weber, Maintenance Supervisor
Hello, my name is Steve. I joined Zerbe Sisters in November 2018. I find great satisfaction in helping people and solving problems. What I love about working here is the opportunity to treat residents like family, spending time with them and helping whenever needed.
I’m married to my beautiful wife, Jenn, and together we have a teenage son, Noah, as well as two dogs. We also have both my mother and mother-in-law living with us. In my free time, I enjoy building and fixing things. Some of my favorite hobbies include riding ATVs, kayaking, and heading to the mountains.
