Our Team
Oak Ridge Care Center is staffed 24 hours a day by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. In addition, our Medical Director, Dr. Sidhu and his Nurse Practitioner, Julie, are on site a minimum of three times a week. Our Optum Nurse Practitioner, Johanna Katigbak, is on site three times a week. Our team members are not only compassionate and patient, but also highly trained.
Our team is dedicated to quality and the long-term care profession.
Dr. Sarfraz Sidhu, Medical Director
Dr. Sidhu is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine, and attended the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, for his undergraduate degree. He began his career as a Hospitalist with ProHealth Care in 2007. He also started the hospitalist program at the Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital, where he also served as the Chairman of Internal Medicine. Dr. Sidhu lives in Wauwatosa with his family and enjoys traveling, photography, cooking and dogs.
Steven Kuranz, Owner/Executive Director
Steve has been the Executive Director responsible for overseeing the overall functioning of Oak Ridge Care Center and Timber Oaks since 2004. Steve is following in the footsteps of his father, Art Kuranz, who founded the organization in 1968 and his sister, Kim Kuranz Gallina, who joined the family business in 1985 and then assumed ownership in 1990 after her father’s retirement. In addition to being the owner, she oversaw the facilities from 1985 through 2004, at which time Steve became a co-owner and assumed responsibility for the daily operations of the business. Steve is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and is the President of the Board of the Wisconsin Healthcare Association, the state’s premier organization advocating for the cause of nursing home residents. Steve is very proud to be continuing the Oak Ridge and Timber Oaks tradition of a family owned and operated facility.
Tracey Solfest, Administrator (Oak Ridge Care Center)
Tracey began her journey helping the elderly while working as a physical therapist. In 2015, she began working with Oak Ridge Care Center in the therapy department. She demonstrated such compassion for the residents and investment in the facility, that she stood out as a remarkable employee. Since then, she has continued to take on more roles and responsibilities within our organization. Tracey has since taken her Administrator’s course and has established her formidable capabilities as a Nursing Home Administrator. Tracey strives to bring excellent care to the residents, staff, and families each day. Outside of work, Tracey enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and being outdoors. Tracey is enthusiastic to help lead the ORCC community and continue working for positive outcomes for the residents and team.
Jackie Duryee, Administrator (Timber Oaks)
Jackie began her career as a Nurse Tech at Oak Ridge Care Center in 2008. In 2009 she became a LPN. She transferred to Timber Oaks in 2013, was promoted to Nurse Manager in 2014 and to Administrator in 2019. As Administrator Jackie assures the overall functioning of the facility and serves the residents’ health needs with great skill. She is intimately familiar with ISP development, Psychotropic Medication monitoring as well as all other areas of clinical needs for the residents. In addition to her nursing duties she assists with staff development, program development, infection control and food service.
Melissa Spang, Director of Nursing
Melissa graduated from Bryant and Stratton with her nursing degree. At Oak Ridge Care Center, Melissa has held a variety of roles. She has worked as a CNA, Student Nurse, and as a Nurse Manager at ORCC, helping her understand the requirements and expectations to run an effective nursing home. She continues to take every opportunity to refine her skills and learn more, directly benefiting the residents and staff at ORCC. Melissa invests in the staff by consistently training and guiding the team and demonstrating how to deliver great care to our residents. Outside of work, Melissa shows as much dedication to her family and her 3 dogs that are her pride and joy. She also enjoys cheering on the Brewers. Melissa is happy to be a part of a team that is committed to taking care of others and positively impacting the elderly and our community.
Rebecca Castel, Assistant Administrator
Rebecca Castel joined the Oak Ridge team in July of 2022. She is excited to help create an exceptional home for our residents, families, and employees. Rebecca is dedicated to ensure a thriving environment, provide high-quality care to all residents, and to exemplify ORCC as a distinguished nursing facility. She enjoys spending time with the residents and continues to learn more of the administrative role within the nursing home. Rebecca is enthusiastic to serve ORCC and our community.
Bonnie Christensen, Admissions Coordinator
Bonnie began her career at Oak Ridge Care Center in 2003 as the Social Service Assistant. She held the position of Administrator from October of 2005 until May of 2017. Her transfer into the role of Admissions Coordinator was fueled by her passion to work more directly with residents, families and the community. Bonnie is responsible for working with hospital discharge planners and families to coordinate admissions to the facility. She prides herself in ensuring a safe and smooth admission process for both residents and family alike.
Kelsey Iwicki, Social Services
Kelsey obtained her Masters of Social Work in 2014 from the George Williams College of Aurora University and achieved her Advanced Practice Social Worker licensure in 2015. She began her career at Oak Ridge Care Center in February of 2016. Kelsey has a passion for Social Work and the elderly population. As Director of Social services Kelsey is responsible for resident assessments, care planning and helping the residents and families adjust to their new surroundings. She is also responsible for coordinating discharge planning with residents, staff and community resources to ensure the safest and least restrictive environment for each resident. Kelsey has a great passion for working with the geriatric population and their loved ones. She is dedicated to providing quality care to the residents at Oak Ridge
Lauren Stillman, Psych and Falls Nurse Manager
Lauren joined Oak Ridge Care Center in 2022 as an RN, and in 2024 she was promoted to our Psych and Fall Prevention Nurse Manager. Always willing to step up wherever needed, Lauren is especially dedicated to implementing effective fall interventions and supporting the psychological well-being of our residents. Her thoroughness, creativity, and open-minded approach enable her to identify the best strategies for care, ensuring our residents remain as safe and supported as possible. Outside of work, Lauren enjoys time with her family, cheering on the Brewers and Packers, and doing anything outdoors such as boating and snowmobiling. Lauren’s commitment to high-quality work and her consistently positive mindset makes her an important asset to our team!
Suzanne Miller, Rehab Nurse Manager
Suzanne joined Oak Ridge Care Center in 2019 as a CNA. In 2020, she worked as a student nurse, and in 2021 she became an LPN. She was then promoted to our Rehab Nurse Manager position. Suzanne’s heart is focused on taking care of others, including all visitors, families, and teammates. Her kind personality and candid love for nursing makes her an exceptional team member! As the Rehab Nurse Manager, she helps our residents progress through their therapies and prepares for discharge back to their homes. Suzanne is gracious and patient as she works meticulously to ensure the safest discharge possible is planned for our short-term residents. Outside of work, Suzanne enjoys spending time with her fiancé and children, singing, and going to Petrifying Spring/Hawthorne Hallow and walking the trails, and visiting the lake in Kenosha. Suzanne’s compassion for others helps Oak Ridge stay focused on showing kindness to all who enter our building.
Tatiana Rose, Social Services
Tatiana joined Oak Ridge Care Center in 2025. Her extensive experience in Social Work has been a valuable resource for our team. Tatiana’s focus is on residents’ rights and ensuring they always have the advocacy that they deserve. Tatiana keeps other team members on their toes with her witty personality and also her heartfelt responsibility to care for our residents. She has a plethora of energy and enthusiasm to share with everyone in the building. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her kids and reading books. Tatiana values the residents’ choices, involvement in their care, and maintaining dignity and respect.
Josh Banaszynski, Maintenance Director
Josh has worked with Oak Ridge Care Center since 2023. He is a knowledgeable resource as he has experience in multiple departments in the facility. Josh was promoted to the position of Maintenance Director after demonstrating his robust skills and knowledge acquired from additional training within the facility. Not only is Josh extremely competent in this position, he also shows extreme dedication and focus on the residents; consistently showing he is excited to be able to serve the residents in their home. Outside of work, Josh enjoys time with his wife and children, plays paintball, football and hockey, and cheers on the Chicago Bears and Chicago Blackhawks. Josh is happy to be a part of the Oak Ridge Family and makes sure that all who enter are welcomed and feel like family also.
Nic Oviedo, Dietary Manager
Nic has been a part of our Oak Ridge Family since 2024. He began as a cook in the dietary department, and he has proven himself to be a reliable and effective team player. It became obvious that Nic would thrive as the Dietary Manager, and he has stepped up to the challenge! Nic’s kind personality and understanding demeanor (and delicious food!) makes him appreciated by both the team and residents. Nic comes in each day with a positive perspective and a can-do attitude, helping the dietary team conquer each day and provide tasty meals to our residents. When Nic is not working, he enjoys playing the guitar, drums, piano, and Magic: The Gathering. Nic is an asset to our team with his commitment to adaptability and exceptionalism.
Keri O’Dea, Human Resources
Keri has been a part of Oak Ridge since 2016. She plays an important role as Human Resources, and her expertise and skills help out our entire team. Keri is committed to quality and precision. She assists with hiring new staff members and making sure they feel welcomed in our facility. Keri is always keeping busy, yet she also makes sure she has time for the staff whenever they need her! Outside of work, Keri enjoys spending time with her family and attending sporting events. Keri shows compassion and grace to all of our staff and our residents, often lending a listening ear or encouraging word to help build up our team.
Taylor Dewing, Infection Preventionist
Taylor graduated from Fayetteville Technical College in North Carolina in 2022, and she began her Oak Ridge journey in 2024. Her dedication and strong work ethic helped her learn our residents and processes well. Taylor now serves as our Infection Preventionist, helping our staff and residents stay healthy. She assists the team in education and preventing the spread of illnesses in the facility. Taylor is attentive to the needs of the facility and has a proactive approach to mitigate any sicknesses in the building. Taylor’s mission is to keep our team and residents healthy and safe! Outside of work, Taylor enjoys time with her fiancé, playing with her dogs (Bear & Buck), going to the gym, and enjoying the outdoors. Taylor’s passion, bright personality, and good nature makes her a delightful member of our ORCC family.
Allie Shwaiko, Activities Director
Allie entered the Oak Ridge Family in 2025 as our Activities Director. Allie has such passion and enthusiasm to brighten our residents’ day and ensure they have the highest level of involvement and interaction possible. Allie demonstrates attention to detail for the residents’ social and emotional needs, and she feels a distinct responsibility to know each resident and make sure they feel loved and seen. Allie’s passion is to care for the elderly and to truly know every resident as an individual. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter and family time. Allie also enjoys going to the beach, rooting on the Packers, and enjoys live music. Allie brings fun and spice to our residents’ lives!