Meet The Team
Dedicated to Serving Your Loved One.
New Friends of Coos Bay has recently undertaken extensive renovations across our campus. Our commitment to enhancing the quality of life is unwavering, as we continually assess every facet of daily living. We collaborate closely with our dedicated staff and cherished residents to further elevate the New Friends of Coos Bay memory care community.
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At New Friends of Coos Bay, we extend a warm invitation and wholehearted encourage our memory care community residents to actively engage in our diverse range of programs and services. This allows them to carry forward the activities they hold dear from their own homes. Families can rest assured, as our dedicated staff is readily available around the clock, and every memory care room is equipped with a monitored emergency call system. This offers peace of mind, ensuring the utmost safety and security for our residents and their loved ones.
Jessi Caywood
Executive Director
With 26 years of experience in healthcare, Jessi Caywood brings a strong commitment to compassionate service and effective leadership. She holds a degree in Healthcare Administration and has built a career focused on improving quality of care while supporting high-performing teams and maintaining a resident-centered approach. Jessi is especially passionate about serving the elderly, working to create communities where residents feel valued, respected, and truly at home.
Candace Kropetz
Director of sales and marketing
Candace Kropetz brings more than 30 years of experience in senior living, with an extensive background in sales and marketing, community relations, and culinary services. Throughout her career, she has been passionate about building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and the communities she serves.
Candace has a strong heart for community service and has founded 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations while actively supporting local initiatives such as the farmers market and the Alzheimer's Association. Her dedication to helping others extends beyond her profession and into every aspect of her work.
She looks forward to getting to know you and your family and is committed to making the transition into our beautiful Memory Care community as smooth, supportive, and welcoming as possible. Candace can't wait to build a meaningful connection and help your loved one find a place to call home.
Robin Shader
Registered NUrse
With 18 years of nursing experience, Robin is a dedicated community nurse committed to serving our elderly population with compassion, respect, and dignity. Her passion lies in improving quality of life for both patients and the teams who support them. Robin takes pride in fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where everyone feels valued.
As a parent to three teenagers — ages 13, 14, and 17 — Robin brings patience, adaptability, and strong communication skills to both her professional and personal life. She is driven by a deep commitment for advocacy, continuous learning, and making a meaningful difference in the lives of those she serves.
Adrianna Stowe
Business Office Manager
Adrianna Stowe is a compassionate healthcare professional with six years of experience serving senior living communities in Oregon. Originally from Colorado, she brings warmth, creativity, and a strong sense of connection to everything she does. Throughout her career, Adrianna has worked as a caregiver, medication technician, staffing coordinator, and activities director—experiences that have given her a deep appreciation for both the clinical and personal sides of care. Now growing in her role as a Business Office Manager, she remains committed to enriching the lives of the elderly and supporting the communities she serves. Adrianna leads with heart, purpose, and the belief that meaningful change begins with each of us.
Kathleen Rose
Residential Care Coordinator
Kathleen Rose began her career in healthcare 32 years ago as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She holds certifications in Medical Billing and Coding and Physical Therapy Rehabilitation, providing her with a well-rounded understanding of both clinical care and coordination of care. Her experience in skilled nursing and rehabilitation has shaped her thoughtful, attentive approach to individualized service planning. As Resident Care Coordinator, Kathleen is especially passionate about memory care and embraces a person-centered dementia care approach. She believes in honoring each resident's life history, preferences, strengths, and abilities. By meeting residents where they are and focusing on what they can do rather than what they have lost, she helps create care plans that promote dignity. engagement, safety, and quality of life. Kathleen works closely with families and the care team to foster meaningful connections and maintain a calm, supportive environment where residents feel valued, understood, and at home.
Eric Meyer
Dietary Manager
With 25 years of experience as a chef and 15 years as a Food Service Director, Eric specializes in high quality food in senior living communities. He is passionate about creating nutritious, flavorful meals that enhance quality of life while meeting the unique dietary needs of older adults. Throughout his career, Eric has built strong dining teams, elevated service standards, and earned multiple service and food satisfaction awards for excellence and resident-centered hospitality. His leadership reflects a commitment to dignity, choice, and exceptional dining experiences for seniors and their families.
Daniel Shader
Activities Director
Daniel Shader has a wide range background in service, leadership, and community engagement. Raised in the Bible Belt of South Carolina, he served in the United States Coast Guard, including distinguished service in the Presidential Honor Guard. He has traveled extensively across the country before making Oregon home.
Following his work with the Bureau of Land Management, Daniel found his passion in senior living as an Activities Director, a role that suits his charismatic personality. He is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences, building relationships, and enriching the lives of those he serves. Outside of work, he enjoys making forever memories with his wife and three children, exploring and enjoying the Oregon Dunes and all the beauty Oregon has to offer.