Christie Wolff has dedicated more than 30 years to senior living, and the heart of her work has always been relationships. For the past seven years at Aberdeen Heights—first as Marketing Director and now as Executive Director—she has been privileged to support a community that feels more like a family than a workplace.
Since stepping into the role of Executive Director in 2021, her focus has been simple: to create a culture where people feel seen, valued and genuinely cared for. Christie’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that every resident deserves to feel at home, every family deserves clarity and compassion, and every team member deserves a supportive environment where they can thrive. She leads with transparency, empathy and high expectations—not just for results, but for how people treat one another every day.
Under Christie’s leadership, Aberdeen Heights has reached 100% occupancy, strengthened team engagement and nurtured a culture built on trust, accountability and connection. Numbers matter, but to her, the true success is when residents smile, families express relief and gratitude, or when a team member grows into their potential because someone invested in them.
Throughout Christie’s career—whether serving as an administrator, in marketing or overseeing the entire campus—she has always believed that senior living is life-changing work. It is a privilege to walk with families during some of their most important transitions and to ensure that every person who enters the doors of Aberdeen Heights feels respected and supported.
Christie is grateful each day for the opportunity to lead a community that holds such deep meaning. For her, Aberdeen Heights is more than a workplace—it is a place where she can live out her values with a team she is proud of and residents who inspire her.
Tony joined Aberdeen Heights in February 2022 and is the administrator at The Glen, our assisted living and health care neighborhoods. He's a licensed nursing home administrator with more than 20 years of experience in skilled nursing, post-acute care, assisted living and memory care. He's also a speech/language pathologist specializing in neurological disorders. When not at work, Tony spends time as a youth baseball coach.
Courtney joined Aberdeen Heights in 2018 as a concierge. She became executive assistant to the executive director in 2020 and was later promoted to resident services director. She brings years of experience in the mental health field and has a master’s degree in counseling. Courtney’s personal mission is to help others, and she feels Aberdeen Heights offers a wonderful opportunity to make a difference in their lives. In her free time, Courtney tries to keep up with her two young adult children and three pets. She also enjoys reading, traveling and exercising, especially playing hockey.
Kim Stecher is the Life Enrichment Director at Aberdeen Heights and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with a Recreation Therapy degree from Missouri State University. She brings years of experience serving children, rehabilitation patients, and older adults—but after discovering senior living, she knew she had found her calling. Kim loves building meaningful relationships with residents, many of whom feel like extended family, and believes they enrich each other’s lives every day.
A natural conversationalist with a true “Gift of Gab,” Kim creates engaging, purposeful programs that reflect the interests of the community.
Outside of work, she’s a dedicated St. Louis sports fan and an animal lover who enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her rescue husky, Skyy—an occasional honorary member of the Life Enrichment team. She also enjoys gardening, traveling, exploring local festivals and markets, attending concerts, and discovering new restaurants throughout the St. Louis Hills, Macklind, and The Hill neighborhoods.
Bea joined Aberdeen Heights in February 2021, bringing more than a decade's worth of experience in marketing and sales in senior services. Before joining senior living, Bea worked in other industries, including at Coca-Cola. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business at Webster University.
With 23 years of building maintenance experience, Kevin brings strong technical skills and dependable service to his role. He holds a Class E driver’s license with a clean driving record and has a solid background in customer service across retail and warehouse settings. A car hobbyist and father of two, he enjoys working in senior living—especially connecting with residents and hearing their life stories.
Daryl has been the Chaplain at Aberdeen Heights since September 2021. He has extensive experience in ministry at several churches in Missouri. He also has had fellowships at different churches and universities. Daryl received his Master of Divinity degree from Covenant Theological Seminary. His bachelor's degree is in metallurgical engineering from Lafayette College.
Patti joined Aberdeen Heights in 2020 and brings more than 16 years of experience in senior living, with expertise in marketing and admissions, social services and transportation. Before senior living, Patti worked in management at Target for 25 years. She has an associate degree in retail management. Patti enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, Cardinals baseball and spending time with her six grandchildren.
Kelly is dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents. Since joining as social service director in January 2025, she has supported residents and families with compassion and expertise. With a background in senior living and a bachelor's degree in social work, Kelly fosters a caring, empowering community. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, crafting, traveling and time with family — whether planning activities or savoring a quiet cup of tea, Kelly’s warmth shines through.
Shay joined Aberdeen Heights in 2025. An experienced administrativeRN with over a decade of leadership and clinical expertise, she is committed to enhancing nursing structures, patient care and staff development. With proven success as director of nursing, assistant director of nursing, and clinic lead nurse, managing large teams and over 200 residents, Shay is passionate about continuous professional development and quality care, growth, innovation and optimal patient outcomes.
Mike Blankley brings over 30 years of experience in the hospitality and food service industry, having served indiverse roles across multiple cities and organizations. He began his career in 1996 as a culinary intern at Marriott’s Tan-Tar-A Resort and went on to spend 12 years with Marriott and Hilton. During that time, he progressed through leadership roles including Sous Chef, Restaurant Manager, Senior Banquet Manager and Food & Beverage Director.
He later served for a decade as Food & Beverage Director at the Boeing Leadership Center, followed by nearly nine years as Director of Dining Services with the Lincoln County R-III School District, where he enjoyed working closely with students and the community. He then expanded into senior living in a national traveling role, which ultimately led him to Aberdeen Heights in Kirkwood. He is excited to contribute to an exceptional team and continue elevating the dining experience for residents.
Outside of work, he is supported by his wonderful wife, Kristy, and is proud of their three children — Josh, Kenzie and Kalah. They also have two energetic boxers who keep life fun. As a family, they love sharing great meals, spending time at the pool and enjoying the lake.
