Ellen has 23 years of experience in Assisted Living. She started as a home-health aid and worked her way to Executive Director. She has been CALA licensed for over 14 years. She comes to the Traditions family as a strong leader having years of experience and knowledge. She was nominated for Executive Director of the Year in 2013. She is also certified as a Dementia Care Practitioner. Her passion and commitment to all her residents can be felt in everything she does. She keeps open and open-door policy to maintain communication with all her residents as well as their family members. She also mentors her staff and helps guide them to keep pushing themselves to advance in their field. Her love and devotion to maintaining a community with the highest standard in care and quality can be felt the moment you walk in the door.
Meet Our Team at Traditions of Cross Keys
Ellen Scagnelli
Executive Director
Stephanie Slimm
Sales and Marketing Director
Stephanie started in the Assisted Living field as a concierge. She quickly learned that working with older adults was her true passion. As the Sales and Marketing director, she loves getting to know new people and helping them find the right fit for their loved ones. She prides herself in taking the time to learn each person’s story and helping them navigate the many options available. She wants to ensure they can have peace of mind that their loved one will have exceptional care and a meaningful quality of life.
Josh Williams
Business Office Director
Josh Williams is a graduate of Rowan University with degrees in Biology, Psychology, and Neuroscience, which he uses to understand the aging process. Josh has worn many hats in the healthcare field with almost 15 years of experience under his belt. Josh started at a young age as a dishwasher and housekeeper, quickly rising through the ranks with time spent as a server, cook, activities assistant, receptionist, Dining Services Direct, and now Business Office Manager. Josh holds numerous certifications and specialized training for healthcare and geriatric care including being a dementia care specialist. Josh has always known and had a passion for geriatric care and helping others. His well rounded educational and professional experience make him a valuable member in our community. But even more important is the heart that he brings everyday, "Being a part of this community, makes you a part of my family, all the residents are my grandma's and grandpop's
Nichole Lockman, RN
Resident Director Care
Nichole Lockman, RN has been a practicing registered nurse for over 10 years. Nichole comes to us with a rich background in health care including Home Health Services and Assisted Living. Nichole is known for her strong leadership skills and has a passion for empowering and mentoring her team with an emphasis on teamwork. Her dedication to providing resident with the highest quality of care is top notch. Nichole love working with residents and families to help them fulfill their goals in the community and led a positive, healthy, happy, lifestyle. Nichole is excited to be a part of the Tradition’s community and to be able to take part in the growth of the staff and residents.
Jessica James
Resident Life Director
Jessica is new to Assisted Living however, she has spent time as a certified caregiver. Shortly after Jessica started caring for an elderly loved one, her passion ignited. Jessica continued working as a caregiver for some time before joining our team as the Resident Life Director. Jessica is very compassionate with our residents and focuses on the social, emotional, and spiritual needs of everyone within our community. Jessica will soon be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services. Jessica care for every resident as if they were her own family and wants everyone to feel important and loved every day.
Vernon Hatton
Dining Service Director
Chef Vernon comes to us with more than 30 years’ experience professionally cooking. Spending 15 years working in 5 star restaurants under some of the great Chefs and Sous Chefs of the 1990’s. As time went on Chef Vernon realized that he true heart was working with the elderly population. He journeyed out and away from the restaurant industry and into to the world of Assisted Living. Vernon now has approximately 15 years of experience working in the Assisted Living setting. During that time, he acquired his Certified Food Protection Manger credential from ServSafe. Chef Vernon has always had a passion for food, hospitality, and helping others. Chef Vernon has great leadership, and problem solving skills that make him a great addition to our team at Traditions of Cross Keys.
Crystal Giambrone
Memory Care Director
Crystal has known since she was a young child what her calling was in life. Spending time in her early years caring for an elderly neighbor opened her mind and heart to a lifelong calling of elder care. This passion drove Crystal into the healthcare field in 2012, where she spent nine years working in Activities with Alzheimer’s patients. Crystal joined our team in 2021 as our Memory Care Director. Crystal brings her passion, determination, and heart every day and gives her all to our Memory Care Neighborhood. Crystal’s knowledge base is ever growing, first earning her Certified Dementia Practitioner credential, now working towards becoming an Alzheimer’s Journey Coordinator. Crystal wants to learn as much about Memory Care as she can and is always bringing fresh new idea’s to the table to better suit and care for all of our residents.
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