Our Staff

Mrs. Fronczak is the Chief Revenue Officer at Friendship Village Senior Services and is the Executive Director for Friendship Village Chesterfield. She is passionate about being a part of seniors’ lives and strives to make a difference by delivering operational excellence. She brings 25-plus years of experience in healthcare business development, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s degree in Health Informatics, and is a Registered Nurse. Her expertise includes sales and marketing, strategic planning, start-up operations and sales team management for independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and home health care. Since joining the company in 2013, Carmen has been integral in facilitating business growth.

Carmen’s ongoing volunteer work has become a defining characteristic for her. She currently serves on the Boards of LeadingAge Missouri, the Independence Center, and is also the Board Chair of Titan 100 St. Louis. LeadingAge Missouri is at the forefront of advocating and innovating for our senior population. The Independence Center provides a comprehensive array of services and resources to help those in need with every aspect of their mental health needs. And the St. Louis Chapter of Titan 100 connects the area’s top 100 C-Level executives to collaborate and influence to find great ways to make the St. Louis region better and better!

A leader in senior care for over 15 years, Stacey serves as the Vice President of Health Services at both Friendship Village campuses. Stacey joined the community in September 2016. Previously, she was the Executive Director of The Quarters at Des Peres and the CEO of Alexian Brothers Lansdowne Village. She was also the Regional Director of Business Development at Communicare Health.

Stacey graduated from Missouri State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in communication disorders. She’s active in her community, serving on the Ajax-Il Soccer Club Board of Directors and with the Maple Grove Civic Association. When she’s not working, she can be found coaching her children’s sports teams.

Bridget joined Friendship Village Chesterfield in June 2016. She worked as a receptionist and concierge before transitioning to the facilities coordinator role in June 2018. During that time, Bridget earned a master’s degree in gerontology from the University of Missouri – St. Louis and her administrator’s license. In 2022, she began working as the Administrator and is excited to continue her passion for serving seniors.

Bridget grew up in St. Louis and always enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. She regularly volunteered in nursing facilities during high school and college. She attended St. Joseph’s Academy high school and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences from Drake University. Outside of Friendship Village, Bridget enjoys golfing, baking, spending time with her family and dog.

Ken’s health care career has spanned over 25 years. For the past 14+ years, he has served as an administrator with skilled nursing facilities.

He is a St. Louis native who grew up in Overland, Missouri, where he attended De Smet Jesuit High School. He has made his home in Chesterfield for the past 17 years. He has been married for over 32 years and has two sons and a daughter. In his spare time, Ken coaches baseball for the Chesterfield American Legion team, follows the Cardinals and completes do-it-yourself projects on his home and cars.

He received a bachelor’s degree in business management from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.

With over 30 years of previous pastoral care experience, Burt joined Friendship Village in 2017. He is an ordained minister through Open Bible Churches where he has served as a District Director while pastoring his own congregation. Before moving to the St. Louis area, Burt worked with numerous denominations and churches as president of his local association of churches.

For Burt, the best part of about ministry is helping people find vibrancy and meaning in their relationship with Christ.

He is married and a proud parent to three grown children. He loves spending time connecting with people and hearing their stories. He has a passion for reading, playing the guitar, studying history, and taking part in miniature war-gaming.

Burt completed his undergraduate studies at Oral Roberts University and pursued his graduate work through Regent University. He currently serves on the national board of Open Bible Churches and is a contributing author to We Believe: Core Truths for Christian Living, Open Bible’s official church resource for teaching core foundations of the faith.