Jeff Branch joined LSMMD in July 2019. As president and CEO, he oversees the strategic direction of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland and its communities, including setting the course for investing in team members and culture. The recipient of a master’s degree in Public Administration from Virginia Polytechnic & State University, he has spent the majority of his career serving seniors and in health care administration. Prior to joining LSMMD, he was senior vice president and managing director at Mather in Evanston, IL, where he managed senior living operations and guided the Mather Institute team in their mission to share innovations and next practices with the goal of improving aging services. Previous experience includes regional and division leadership roles at Sunrise Senior Living, one of the largest senior living organizations in the country, as vice president of operations serving 37 communities.

Steve Powell oversees all financial strategy, planning and operations for LSMMD and its communities. Since joining the team in 2014—before the inception of Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland and Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant—Steve has played a vital role in spearheading growth across the organization. He has been instrumental in advancing our Finance and IT departments, strengthening our financial foundation and developing partnerships that support LSMMD’s strategic direction. Powell holds a bachelor’s degree in political science/economics from Salem College in WV and a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Virginia.

Michelle Rosenheim works closely with the executive leadership team and provides strategic direction and leadership to the communities’ executive directors and 600-plus team members. She oversees all aspects of operations, including financial oversight, culinary and building services, health care and capital projects. She has over 20 years of experience in senior living and health care operations, including serving as Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant’s executive director for the past seven years. Rosenheim has served on the boards of the Beacon Institute, the Howard County Chamber of Commerce and the State Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators. In April 2025, she was appointed by the Governor of Maryland to be Chair of the State Board of Long-term Care Administrators.

Liza Folstein leads the organization’s human resources operations, overseeing the development, implementation and evaluation of legally compliant HR policies, procedures and best practices. She also identifies and implements strategic talent management initiatives. In addition to her HR leadership, she serves as the organization’s compliance official and privacy officer. With extensive experience in the health care and life sciences industries, Folstein has designed and executed HR strategies that drive efficiency, enhance team alignment and engagement, and fostered valuable business partnerships. She has also developed and implemented programs that promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture and is certified as a Senior HR Professional (SCP) by the Society for Human Resources Management. Folstein holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a master’s degree in human resources and employment relations from Pennsylvania State University.

Paige Mills-Haag spearheads the organization’s philanthropic efforts including designing strategic and innovative philanthropic initiatives that advance the organization’s mission and overseeing charitable programs and initiatives in its communities. With over 17 years of expertise in philanthropy and nonprofit leadership, Mills-Haag has held executive roles in two senior living communities. As a seasoned professional, she possesses extensive experience in planned giving, major gifts, annual gifts, capital campaigns, strategic planning, organizational leadership, board governance, community engagement and social responsibility. Mills-Haag earned a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership from Southern Nazarene University. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) and the Association for Christian Fundraisers (ACF), formerly the Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE).

Lisa Pearre leads metrics-based marketing and communications strategies for the organization and its communities. With over 20 years of senior living marketing and sales agency experience, Pearre has served as a thought leader and advisor for nonprofit senior living organizations. She has guided teams to success with start-up communities, major expansion projects, occupancy turnaround challenges, community repositioning and community and organizational rebranding. Pearre holds a bachelor’s degree in communications and journalism from McDaniel College in Westminster, MD.

Renee Garvin oversees the daily operations of independent living, assisted living and health care of Carroll Lutheran Village. She also leads more than 300 team members. With more than 30 years as a leader in the senior living and health care industry, Garvin demonstrates an ability to deliver consistent high-quality results. She holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business administration and a second master’s degree in public health.

Felicia Anthony provides strategic and operational leadership for Lutheran Village at Miller’s Grant, supporting residents, team members and families. She has more than 20 years of senior living and health care leadership experience. Anthony holds a bachelor’s degree in gerontology and a master’s degree in public administration with an emphasis in gerontology and finance.

Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland serves older adults in the Lutheran tradition of social ministry and service.

Dave Bond

Board Chair
Continuing Care Actuaries

Joe Hikel

Vice Chair
Shelter Systems

Chris Borcik

Treasurer
Continuing Care Actuaries

Dave Bollinger

Barnes-Bollinger Insurance Services

Dave Bowersox

Hoffman, Comfort, Offutt, Scott & Halstad

Ananta Hejeebu

Thrive

Steve Lambertson

The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company - retired

Pastor Chris Litton

St. John's Lutheran Church

Dorothy Plantz

Howard Community College - retired

Jeff Branch

President/CEO
Ex Officio Board Member

Leadership

Executive Leadership

Executive Leadership

Jeff Branch

JANET BUCHANAN, D.MIN.

KEN CONNELLY

SUZY DYER-GEAR

ANNE KEMPSELL

STEVE POWELL

MICHELLE ROSENHEIM

Jeff Branch

STEVE POWELL

Michelle rosenheim

Liza Folstein, SHRM-SCP

Paige Mills-Haag

Lisa Pearre

Renee Garvin

Felicia Anthony

Board of Trustees

Dave Bond

Joe Hikel

Chris Borcik

Dave Bollinger

Dave Bowersox

Ananta Hejeebu

Steve Lambertson

Pastor Chris Litton

Dorothy Plantz

Jeff Branch