Our story is a simple one, change the way healthcare is delivered.
With a wide variety of services Monarch Healthcare Management offers just the right fit for those we serve. Whether you need a short stint to get you home, a little help to maintain your independence, a secured environment, or 24 hour nursing staff to thrive, we do it all and more with a smile.
Ethan graduated from The University of Minnesota-Duluth with a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Management while also completing the Long-Term Care Administration program through the University of Minnesota. He started working with Monarch in February of 2023 as an Administrator-in-Training where he gained experience by serving in various management roles at multiple Monarch facilities. In October of 2023, he took the position of Campus Administrator at The Waterview Shores. He is focused on ensuring high-quality care for residents and a positive work environment for staff and his dedication to that keeps him motivated to come to work each day. In his free time, Ethan can be found outdoors hunting and fishing, or spending time with his fiancé and their dog, Benelli.
Kelly has worked at The Waterview Shores since August of 2021. She has been in nursing for about 12 years and has been a Director of Nursing for the past 6 years. When she was little, Kelly’s parents told her she had a knack for taking care of people and helping them feel better. She pursued her dream of nursing after she had her first daughter and never looked back. Outside of work, Kelly enjoys spending time with her two daughters and husband. They always find themselves goofing off and laughing and those are the most priceless memories to her. Her other two “girls” are her dogs, Izzy and Hershey.
Farren has been serving Monarch since 2021. She began as an Activities Assistant while gaining her certification as a Therapeutic Recreation Director. She served as the Therapeutic Recreation Director and obtained her Dementia Specialist certificate at our sister facility in Duluth before heading back up the shore in 2024 to venture into her new role as a Social Services Director for Waterview Shores. Farren enjoys learning new roles, challenges and new ways of making life meaningful and joyful for all residents. When not at work, Farren enjoys spending time with her family, friends and pets, crocheting, gardening and exploring her backyard in beautiful Two Harbors.
Alysia has worked in activities for over 16 years. She began her therapeutic recreation journey when she was 17 years old at The Waterview Shores and stayed for 10 years. She left for a couple years gaining experience at another facility and also stayed home with her kids within that time. Alysia returned to The Waterview Shores team in 2019 and fell right back into getting to know and spending time with our residents. Alysia's passionate about finding and creating activities and opportunities to enrich the lives of our residents. Alysia's married with 3 kids and outside of work, she enjoys watching her kids' sporting events, camping, fishing, going for walks and spending time with her family.
Alex joined The Waterview Shores team in February of 2024. His amazing 35 years in the restaurant and foodservice industry includes years of experience in multi-unit family Italian restaurants to corporate chains to owning 3 of his own business’s, one of which was located right here in lovely Two Harbors many years ago. He has experience in restaurant consulting and has held a variety of titles including Executive Chef, Head Chef, Sous Chef and General Manager. Alex recently moved back up north from the Twin Cities with his beautiful wife Ashley and their twins Luca and Ollie. His 3 other children are all grown and doing great. Outside of work, Alex enjoys hunting, camping, hanging out with friends and family, and visiting his parents on the lake in Eveleth, MN. Alex’s goal in his role as Culinary Services Director is making our residents the highest quality meals with the freshest food to make their stay with us the very best it can be.
Jenny has worked at The Waterview Shores for 10 years. She has been working in healthcare for 12 years where she started out as a PCA in home healthcare. From there she worked on getting her CNA and started working at The Shores. She eventually transitioned in a Restorative Aide role after two years as a CNA. After 3 years, she then stepped into a scheduling role which launched her career into human resources. Her passion for healthcare was started by a family friend who encouraged her to come work as a PCA. She became hooked and decided to learn more about what this field had to offer. When she’s not at work, Jenny loves to be outdoors, walking, camping, fishing, and horseback riding. Anything that gets her outside helps her reset and relax.
Anita started at The Waterview Shores about 6 ½ years ago. She was raised in Two Harbors and raised her 5 children here. Her nursing career started in labor and delivery where she stayed for about 12 years and then went on to work as a paramedic. Anita graduated in 2023 with her Bachelor’s thinking she would continue on in her medical education, but found a love for coming to a job where she sees the same faces everyday, learning more and more about our residents each day she comes to work. It truly is a rewarding and fulfilling job. When not at work, Anita enjoys running marathons with her husband, hanging out with her kids and their 4 dogs, gardening, baking, and reading.
