Leadership Team
Dawn Palowski, Executive Director
Dawn joined OM Fisher Home, Inc. in January 2004 as Business Office Manager. She now serves both The Gary Residence and Westview Meadows as Executive Director—a title she’s held since 2012.
Dawn’s warm and caring personality is reflected in the atmosphere at both residences. Walk into either one and you can feel her passion for seniors through their thoughtful and purposeful design. To further her expertise in compassionate senior care, Dawn recently completed her certification to be a Best Friends™ Certified Master Trainer (BF-CMT). She was also instrumental in creating Clara’s Garden Memory Care, the newest addition to The Gary Residence.
Dawn, a lifelong Vermonter, was born and raised in Derby, Vermont and currently lives in Montpelier. She is active in the community, serving on the Vermont Health Care Association Board and as a member and past president of the Montpelier Rotary Club. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her close friends, three children, and their significant others. Her most important and happiest pastime is spending time with her two grandchildren.
Olivia Peterson, RN, MSN, Resident Care Director
Olivia was born and raised in Central Vermont. She now resides in Barre with her husband, Ben, and two young sons, Carson and Jacob. She attended Norwich University, graduating with her Bachelors in the science of Nursing in 2017. Since graduating, Olivia has worked at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit and Central Vermont Medical Center in the Ambulatory Care Unit. In 2021, she graduated with her Master of Science in Nursing degree with a concentration in Healthcare Systems Leadership from Norwich University.
Olivia has a unique history with OM Fisher Home. She worked as a member of the waitstaff at Westview Meadows while in high school and later worked as a Resident Services Assistant/Medtech all throughout nursing school at both Westview Meadows and The Gary Residence. Coming back to be the RN at OM Fisher Home was always a dream for Olivia, and she decided it was time to return in October 2022. She has always been very passionate about caring for/working with the geriatric population and their families. She aims to make a lasting difference in their lives and provide care that can optimize their overall wellbeing. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, spending time outdoors hiking or going on the boat, and baking.
Sara Billings, MS – Resident & Family Services Director
Sara grew up in Richmond, Vermont and currently resides in East Montpelier with her family. Sara has a long history in the field of mental health since receiving her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Gettysburg College in 2009, and has a passion for advocacy, helping individuals reach their own unique goals, and supporting vulnerable Vermonters across the lifespan. This passion led to her pursuing further education and she now holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. When she is not working, Sara enjoys spending time with her family, exploring local Vermont trails, writing and reading.
Morganne McGuirk, Business Office Manager
Morganne is originally from Massachusetts, and moved to Vermont in August to be closer to family. She has loved settling into Montpelier with her basset hound, Monroe. Before joining OM Fisher Home, Inc., Morganne was a recruiter for a global logistics firm located in Cincinnati, OH. She first found her enjoyment working with the elderly population spending summers at her grandmother’s house, and is thrilled to be able to pursue her passion working with us! Morganne has always been active in community pursuits, and has coordinated events around the US in support of renewable energy, and youth voting initiatives. Morganne enjoys tennis, skiing, and watching sports in her free time.
Chuck Meeks, Maintenance Director
Charles (Chuck) Meeks was born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Shortly after his birth, he and his family moved to Essex Junction, Vermont where he was raised. As a young man, Chuck spent several years in Alaska, moving back to Vermont when he was 26 years old. Since his return to Vermont, he has lived in Williamstown, Stowe, and currently resides in Montpelier with his wife, Diane. They have three children and a new grandson. Chuck has worked in the construction trades throughout Central Vermont and brings years of experience to his position of Maintenance Supervisor to O.M. Fisher Home, Inc. Chuck is responsible for all maintenance for both The Gary Residence and Westview Meadows. He was 2013 Maintenance Supervisor of the Year by Vermont Health Care Association. In addition to his expertise, you can always count on Chuck’s friendly demeanor and ready smile.
Deven Siergiey, Executive Chef
Deven Siergiey was born and raised in Barre, Vermont, and is the youngest of 5 children. His love for cooking started at an early age and while often people learn this skill from a loved one, Deven picked up cooking all on his own. He knew that he loved food and would research and learn new recipes on his own until he got it just right. This passion for cooking lead him to study the Culinary Arts Program at the Barre Technical Center for three years, which he completed in 2009. After Deven finished the Culinary Arts Program, he began working at Westview Meadows where he started as a dishwasher and waitstaff before stepping into the role of the breakfast/lunch cook in 2010. Then in 2015 Deven transitioned into the dinner cook position before finally settling into the role of Executive Chef in October 2021. Deven’s love for cooking is evident, he enjoys the creativity it gives him and bringing people together with food. He currently lives in Barre with his girlfriend Julie, daughter Alexis, and their dog. When Deven is not hard at work in the kitchen he is playing a round of disc golf at one of the various courses around Vermont. He loves to spend his time outdoors with his family enjoying one of their many adventures together.
Lauren Pasniewski, Activities Coordinator
Lauren was born in Connecticut but has been visiting Vermont since she was a toddler. Many of her favorite childhood memories are from visits to her family’s camp in Topsham. In 2016 she decided to move north and build a tiny home adjacent to the old camp. Her home, running completely on solar power, provides a unique lifestyle. Off grid living is not for the faint of heart and certainly leads to an appreciation for the simple things in life like running water, and the even more decadent, hot running water. Lauren studied Natural Resource Management at the University of Connecticut and has a love of the environment and wildlife. She spends most of her free time in the woods, exploring and photographing anything that crosses her path. Her two dogs, Titus and Tallulah are her constant companions and to say she absolutely adores them would be an understatement. Lauren’s passion and zest for life translate well into her talents as our Activity Coordinator, and bring great life to Westview Meadows!
