Tammy Huntley has been the Administrator at Callahan Village Retirement and Assisted Living since 2007 and on the Callahan campus since 2000. She started her career in healthcare in 1986 at a local SNF and there discovered her passion for seniors at an early age. Tammy was born and raised in Roseburg, Oregon. She has been married since 1992, she is a mother of three, a grandmother of two and wholeheartedly believes that family is everything. When she is not in the office, you will find Tammy and her husband Bill on their pig farm with their Pug/Boston Terrier, Piper and their two American Corgi’s, Cash and Tuff. Tammy is a 4h leader and is enthusiastic about working with and empowering our youth to be the best they can be. “You are braver than you believe, Stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” A. A. Milne

Callahan Village Retirement and Assisted Living
Our Team
We have a great team at Callahan Village Retirement and Assisted Living - guided by goodness, loyalty, faith, and fun. Contact us anytime, we would love to meet you!

Becky Benzel
Assistant Administrator
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Becky came to Callahan Village Assisted Living and Retirement Cottages in 2012 and has worked in the healthcare field for over 20 years. Her grandparents were a big part of her life growing up and she believes they were probably the greatest influence for choosing a career in senior living. She was born and raised in Oregon, loves all things Christmas and when she's not working, she enjoys camping, taking sunny vacations and spending time with her family.

Leah Germond
Community Relations Director
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Leah Germond has over 10 years’ experience working in the senior living industry. She has had a passion working with seniors as early as childhood when she would sing to the residents in nursing homes. Leah loves working with seniors and helping their families as they make the decision to move to an assisted living community.
Leah grew up in Douglas County and loves gardening and hiking waterfalls. She and her husband have seven children and eleven grandchildren. Family is a big priority for her.
“A happy heart makes a cheerful face.” -Proverbs

Julie Hegele
Wellness Director and RN
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Julie came to Callahan Village as our Registered Nurse and Wellness Director in May of 2024. Julie started her nursing career in 2011 working in the Emergency Department and eventually transitioned to an ambulatory surgery clinic. Prior to being a nurse, Julie had a long career in management, graphic design, estate planning law and accounting. Julie was excited to come to Callahan Village as this position combined Julie’s years of experience prior to nursing with being a registered nurse. Julie will tell you this is the favorite nursing position of her career.
Julie has been bringing her boys Axel and Felix to work with her since starting her position, when they were just 10 weeks old. They have grown up here and the residents love having them around. They are the “Village Dogs” and are always so happy to brighten the day of residents and staff that frequently come and visit them.
When Julie and the boys aren’t at work, you can find them hanging out with Steve (awesome Hubby and Dad) and Julie’s beautiful daughter Emilie. They all love camping, kayaking, hanging out with family or just roughhousing in the back yard.

Kayce Baker
Dining Services Director
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Kayce Baker has been with Callahan Village since 2022 and the Dining Service Director since 2023. She started at the Village as Care Partner, then Med Tech and now Dining Services Director. Kayce has been in the culinary industry since 2014 and owns and operates her own home bakery. She is the mom to two amazing boys, a soccer mom with one son in competitive soccer, and Cub Scout den leader since 2019. Kayce loves all things food and prides herself in presenting not just food but a quality dining experience to our residents and loved ones.

Heather Tatum
Life Enrichment Director
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Following a move to Wyoming to be closer to her kids and grandchildren, Heather has returned to Callahan Village. She brings a wealth of experience, having worked on the campus of Callahan Village and Callahan Court for over 20 years. Heather enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, the beach and anything to do with the great outdoors. We all enjoy hearing her laugh and can’t wait to share our new activities program with everyone.

Bob Brooke
Maintenance Director
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Bob came to Callahan Village in 2012 as our Executive Chef. He transitioned to Maintenance Director in 2020, allowing him to use his background in construction and fabrication. When he is not at work, he enjoys camping, supporting his grandchildren at their various sporting events, attending races and spending time with his family.