Experienced Leadership Committed to Serving the Community

Ellen was named executive director of The Glebe in September 2017. Ellen joined The Glebe family in 2005 as the director of dining services. After 25 years of food service management in the hotel, restaurant and senior living industry, Ellen was looking for a new challenge. In 2006, she began a healthcare administration degree program, which led to her becoming a licensed nursing home administrator in 2010. With experience in assisted living administration and skilled nursing management, she further expanded her role in April 2011 by assuming leadership of The Glebe’s health and wellness programs.

Sam joined the Glebe in October of 2024. Sam was born and raised in the Roanoke Valley, where he graduated from Patrick Henry High School, and then attended Appalachian State University. While at Appalachian State, Sam obtained his bachelors of science in healthcare management, along with his master’s in business administration. While in school at Appalachian state, Sam started exploring a career in senior living and has worked in the field ever since.

Shelli Schinkus joined The Glebe in November 2021. With degrees both in Hospitality Management and Nursing, Shelli has combined these skillsets in senior living sales and marketing since 2003. Originally from the Midwest, she has worked in the hospitality industry for Walt Disney World and the Los Angeles Dodgers and then evolving into the senior living industry with both start up and expansion senior living projects in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia. Shelli is both a registered nurse and a real estate broker in Florida, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Joyce Horton joined The Glebe in January 2006. A certified dietary manager, Joyce came to The Glebe with 20-plus years of management experience in various capacities. She was promoted to director of dining services in March 2011. Joyce holds a certified dietary degree from the University of Florida.

Robin joined The Glebe in early 2014. Originally from Southwest Virginia, she began her career in the hotel industry and has worked in retirement communities in Virginia, Florida and Arizona. Robin holds a bachelor’s degree in business management from Western Governors University, and is a nationally certified activity director through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals.

Terri began her position as the business office manager at The Glebe in June 2018. Previously, Terri served more than 14 years as assistant treasurer at Rainbow Forest Baptist Church. Terri is a dedicated professional with experience in accounting, financial management, and data entry. She has 13 years’ experience with banks and credit unions as well. Terri has been successful in partnering with organizational teams to achieve business and financial objectives as well as organizational goals. Terri provides targeted programs to enhance productivity, process improvements, and ensure financial data integrity within The Glebe community.

Rafael joined The Glebe in March of 2019. Rafael received his bachelor’s degree from The College of New Jersey in 1995. He holds his Masters Electrical License in New Jersey and in Virginia. Rafael obtained his (VCA) Virginia Contracting Associate license in 2018. He brings 20 plus years of experience in commercial construction. He worked as the Business Coordinator for the City of Roanoke for five years negotiating contracts and managing projects. Rafael brings great energy and motivation to help promote a safe and operational community.

J. joined The Glebe December 2024 bringing decades of valuable experience and knowledge in hospitality. Working in restaurants, country clubs and retirement communities. J. grew up in VA Beach crabbing and fishing at an early age and started working in restaurants at age 14. J. is a certified executive chef from Johnson and Wales University and has been on TV many times executing live cooking demo’s on FOX and other networks and even was on Hells Kitchen season 5. J. is a passionate chef and effective inspiring F&B leader winning best retirement community, best out of 600 in country and has award winning recipes like Maryland crab cakes. The past 15 years J. has worked in retirement communities from NY to Florida, understands community living very well and loves working in these environments. 

Victor joined The Glebe in February 2020. A graduate from Fairmont State College with a Masters degree in Education of Exercise Science, Fitness and Wellness. Having combined his passion for teaching and wellness as a graduate student teacher of Exercise Science at Fairmont University and later as a college instructor at Virginia Western University teaching various health classes, Victor feels right at home with keeping our Glebe residents active, fit, and healthy in both land and water based fitness and wellness programs.