CULTURE STARTS AT THE TOP

The friendly community, the dedication to service, the spirit of giving—all the things that make Montereau a special place are embedded in our leadership. Everyone creates our culture, but our board of directors and our leadership team set the tone with their love of people and commitment to excellence.

Every day, our leaders follow the principles of our Values-in-Practice (VIP) Service Program, a set of guidelines for delivering the best service to everyone who walks through our doors—residents, their families, visitors and employees. Continue reading to meet the people who make Montereau Tulsa’s most innovative and exceptional retirement choice.

Executive Leadership

Scott Nield

Scott Nield

President & Chief Executive Officer

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Mark Trepanier

Chief Operating Officer

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Jamie Townsend

Jamie Townsend

Director of Marketing

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Linda Krompicha

Linda Krompicha

Director of Project Management

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Ben Scott

Chief Financial Officer

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Kimberly Hookanson

Director of Lifestyle/Wellness & SIPSE

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Tracie Nail

Health Center Administrator

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Naresh Jassal

Naresh Jassal

Director of Hospitality

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Chris Harvey

Chris Harvey

Controller

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Alicia Tippett

Vice President of Human Resources

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Culinary Committee

Di-Anna Arias

Di-Anna Arias

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Kelee Hansen

Kelee Hansen

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Nick Sidorakis

Nick Sidorakis

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Stephan Pyles

Stephan Pyles

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YOUR CAREER STARTS HERE

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Scott Nield

Scott Nield

President & Chief Executive Officer

Scott is a deeply passionate senior living and hospitality executive who looks for innovative platforms and programming to delight his residents. Scott is a servant leader. He believes in living a life of service and purpose. Service has to benefit another. He feels his purpose in life is to ensure people (especially seniors) know they are loved, valued and that they are hugely important. Ultimately, great leadership is great fellowship. He sees senior living as a wonderful platform to fulfill this mission.

Return on Experience (ROE) needs to be the cornerstone of success within the senior living world. Happy residents who see multiple points of value in their residency is a must.

Edutainment is at the forefront of all we do at Montereau. We delight through educating and entertaining our resident family with continuous growth in all aspects of life. Social, intellectual, physical and spiritual in a bespoke setting.

Scott’s desire is to serve and grow others through professional mentorship as well as sharing his 25 years of hospitality and senior living experiences with learners in business and in life, dovetailed with providing leadership development at Montereau. His goal is to make Montereau known as an industry innovator that cultivates engaging lifestyles, while inspiring personal growth, autonomy and independence, healthy aging and a sense of purpose for residents and beyond.

Mark Trepanier

Chief Operating Officer

Mark brings more than 25 years of senior executive leadership to Montereau. He spent more than two decades in Hospitality as an Executive Regional Operator for multiple Golf Clubs in South Florida and Canada. In 2016, Mark moved to the Senior Living Industry as Executive Director at Abbey Delray, Florida. There he oversaw a $40M redevelopment of their Healthcare building. In 2020, he moved to Naples, Florida to work for one of the nation’s largest Senior Living providers, Discovery Senior Living. His community, Aston Gardens at Pelican Marsh is one of the largest within the Discovery portfolio. Mark has relocated to Tulsa with his wife Estelle and their two sons. Noah is a Freshman at Florida Southwestern and Mika is at the University of Central Florida. They are very excited to be part of the Montereau family.

Jamie Townsend

Director of Marketing

Jamie is one of the longest-serving members of the Montereau team. She came to Montereau in 2000 from Townsend Marketing, Inc., a company she co-founded in 1984. She is a third-generation native Tulsan and a graduate of the University of Tulsa. She has more than 30 years of sales experience and has long been active in the Tulsa community. Currently, Jamie is a board member of the Golden Hurricane Club, a member of the Tulsa Chamber of Commerce, the Association for Women in Communications and the Advisory Council for RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program).

Linda Krompicha

Director of Project Management

Linda is a dedicated professional with a background in Public Relations from Iowa State University. She has found her true calling in the senior living industry and is passionate about improving the lives of older adults. With extensive experience in strategic planning, operational excellence, and leadership roles in corporate offices for multi-site CCRCs, Linda is skilled at creating meaningful connections and making a positive impact. Her focus is on empowering older adults to live purposeful and vibrant lives.

Ben Scott

Chief Financial Officer

Ben Scott, CPA comes to Montereau as our Chief Financial Officer having worked in the Healthcare industry with a specialization in Accounting and Finance for more than 30 years. Most of his career has been spent in both Oklahoma and Texas. He also has experience as an auditor having been part of both KPMG and Deloitte. In more recent years, he has held finance leadership positions with Texas Health Resources, Ascension Health System, and Tarrant County Hospital District. Ben is married to Kristal who is a registered nurse. They have three adult children: Tanner, Emily, and Hannah and they are blessed with six grandchildren. Ben and Kristal are happy to be back living in Tulsa and very excited as he begins his journey in serving seniors within Montereau.

Kimberly Hookanson

Director of Lifestyle/Wellness & SIPSE

Kimberly’s journey began in the arts, with a strong foundation in dance, before transitioning into education. Later discovering her true passion in senior living, she finds deep fulfillment in serving others, prioritizing meaningful connections, and placing the needs of others before her own. With an out-of-the-box mindset, she is constantly developing new, innovative programming to enrich the lives of those in her community. Her deep sense of purpose and unwavering dedication drive her to create engaging experiences that foster joy, connection, and a sense of belonging. Through her commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach, she cultivates an environment of warmth, respect, and inspiration.

Tracie Nail

Health Center Administrator

Tracie was born and raised in Tulsa Oklahoma and has been in the Healthcare and Long-Term Care industry for over 20 years. She graduated from Northeastern State University with a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Finance and Graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Master Degree in Health Care Administration. She is currently enrolled at Oklahoma State University and is working on her Doctorate in Healthcare Administration. She received her Nursing Home Administrator license in 2008 and is currently a Preceptor with the Oklahoma State Board of Examiners for Long Term Care Administrators.

Tracie is passionate about servant leadership and improving the quality of life and care for our senior population. When she is not working, she enjoys expanding her education, traveling (especially in Europe), and exploring new places. She enjoys all kinds of music and movies, and spending time at her son’s football games or doing anything outdoors with her family.

Naresh Jassal

Director of Hospitality

Naresh Jassal is a highly driven and focused professional who joined Montereau in May 2023 as the Director of Hospitality. With over two decades of experience in Hospitality, Sales, and Operations, Naresh brings invaluable expertise to the role. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Warwick in England, UK.  Naresh is known for his strategic mindset, exceptional leadership, and passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences. With his deep understanding of industry trends, technological advancements, and guest expectations, he is poised to drive innovation, implement best practices, and cultivate a culture of exceptional service within the organization.

Chris Harvey

Controller

As a dedicated and detail-oriented accounting professional Chris Harvey has been working in the Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), a nonprofit industry, for 20 years. She has a master’s in business administration with an emphasis on accounting and tax. Chris got her start in accounting at a public accounting firm doing taxes and accounting for business and individuals. She also serves the Tulsa community by working with the deaf community and serves on the Happy Hands board of directors.

Alicia Tippett

Vice President of Human Resources

Alicia has 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University and a master’s degree in Business with an emphasis in Human Resources from Oklahoma Wesleyan University. She also has her Senior Professional in Human Resources certification. Alicia is passionate about fostering positive work environments and prioritizes a culture of excellence and innovation. She believes service is life, and people are at the heart and soul of every successful business.

Outside of work, she is an avid runner aiming to conquer endurance races in all 50 states and run all World Marathon Majors. She volunteers with youth running organizations and enjoys sharing her love of running with others.

Di-Anna Arias

Di-Anna Arias found her perfect place early in her career; as she says, she was very fortunate to work for the legendary Don Strange right after she graduated from college. “I learned from the best. I never heard Don say no to a client; we would always find a way to make the client happy.” Di-Anna says that part of the secret of the Don Strange experience is the “the little unexpected extras.” “ It is not just about the food—it is everything together. The dishes, the linens, the lighting and the overall atmosphere are part of the signature Don Strange experience.”Di-Anna is very active in the professional community and has been the recipient of numerous awards.

Kelee Hansen

Kelee Hansen is the owner of S&S Nutrition Network, which provides Registered Dietitian clinical and food services consulting to heath care, senior living, and residential living facilities and meal programs across the West and Midwest. She earned a BS in Food and Nutrition with a Dietetics emphasis and an MBA from Utah State University. She has over 20 years of experience in acute care, long term and rehabilitation care, and senior living. She helps clients build, develop, and lead food and nutrition services teams; refine menus and production systems; enhance dining service models; manage operating and capital budgets; identify and implement food cost and labor savings; improve regulatory compliance; and develop programs and systems to improve outcomes and enhance the patient, resident, and team member experience.

Nick Sidorakis

Nicholas Sidorakis is currently General Manager and Chief Operating Officer at Southern Hills Country Club, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nick has held this position for over 29 years. Prior to that Nick worked for the Marriott Corporation in a variety of General Management positions for 9 years and owned and operated Sleepy Hollow Inn for 6 years, a 250-seat continental cuisine restaurant in Scotch Plains, New Jersey.

Nick attended The University of Houston Hotel and Restaurant Management School in 1976-1977; he attended Florida State University’s Hotel and Restaurant Management School from 1977-1979.

Nick has served on the board of the Kansas/Oklahoma Chapter of the Club Managers Association of America from 1995 through 2005, serving as President in 1999, 2004 and 2005. He remains an active member of the Oklahoma/Kansas chapter of the CMAA.

Nick served on the Board of the Jenks Public School Foundation from 2000 to 2012 and served as President in 2004 and 2012. Nick is cofounder of The First Tee of Tulsa program. He currently serves as President and a board member of The First Tee of Tulsa program. Nick serves on the Board of the Oklahoma Golf Hall of Fame and was Chairman in 2019.

As General Manager of Southern Hills Country Club, Nick has overseen three major golf course renovations and two multi-million facility renovation projects.

Under Nick’s leadership, Southern Hills Country Club has hosted the 1995 and 1996 TOUR Championships, the 2001 U.S. Open, the 2007 PGA Championship and the 2009 U.S. Amateur Championship, the 2021 Senior PGA Championship and the 2022 PGA Championship.

Nick currently serves on the USGA Regional Affairs Committee and was on the USGA Mid-Amateur Committee for 5 years. Nick currently serves as the Chairman of the National Club Association and has served on the Board since 2017. He is a member of the USGA, Oklahoma Golf Association and Tulsa Golf Association; he maintains a 5 handicap and currently plays competitive amateur golf in Oklahoma.

Nick and Karla have been married for 41 years and have three wonderful children, Nick, Chris and Alexa, and five granddaughters.

Stephan Pyles

Stephan Pyles, a 5th generation Texan and founding father of Southwestern Cuisine, is a celebrated chef, cookbook author, philanthropist, and educator. He has created 24 restaurants in 7 cities over the past 35 years.

Pyles was the first person in the Southwest to win the James Beard Award for Best Chef and was the first Texan inducted into The Beard Foundation’s Who’s Who of Food and Wine in America. In addition to his wins, Chef Pyles has been nominated another 12 times by the Beard Foundation for Outstanding Chef in America and has had 6 restaurants that were finalists for Best New Restaurant in America. He has cooked for dignitaries and celebrities world-wide including 5 American presidents, 6 First Ladies, Mikhail Gorbachev, and Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth, of England. He has been named Chef of the Year by the Esquire Magazine, The Dallas Morning News, D Magazine, the Dallas Observer and the Dallas Voice. Pyles was named one the 10 most influential Texans one year by Texas Monthly Magazine. 

Chef Pyles has authored four highly successful cookbooks and hosted two seasons of the Emmy-award winning PBS series New Tastes from Texas. He has received the AAA 5-Diamond Award and was only the 10th chef be inducted into Nation’s Restaurant News’ Menu Masters Hall of Fame.

Chef Pyles was a cuisine consultant to American Airlines for 22 years and has consulted for the Dallas Museum of Art, a host of hotels, and other corporate entities such as Verizon Wireless and Deloitte & Touche.

A tireless philanthropist, Pyles is a founding board member of Share Our Strength, America’s largest hunger relief organization. He is a recipient of the organization’s Humanitarian of the Year Award for his work with their No Kid Hungry Campaign, having helped raised $5 million over the past 30 years. He is a life board member of the North Texas Food Bank and has served on the board of Goodwill Industries and The Art Institute. He co-founded The Hunger Link, Dallas’ perishable food program that acts as a conduit between restaurants and hotels and ministries and soup kitchens. Through his Stephan Pyles Culinary Scholarship, he has awarded $250,000 to culinary students in Texas.