Christopher Koenig, PT, DBT, MBA, LNHA

President & Chief Executive Officer
Niagara Lutheran Health System

Chris Koenig joined the Niagara Lutheran Health System as president and CEO on April 19, 2016.Chris previously served as vice president of post-acute care for Erie County Medical Center Corporation (ECMC). Prior to ECMC, Chris served The McGuire Group from 2007 through 2015, culminating in his role as administrator of rehabilitation, where he provided
oversight of all rehabilitation operations of six facilities across New York State and one facility in Detroit, MI; subsequently, Chris became
a managing consultant and partner of Rehab Ultra Consulting Group.

Additionally, Chris serves as an adjunct professor for State University of New York at Buffalo’s School of Public Health and Health Related Professions. Chris holds a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies, Master of Business Administration, and a doctorate degree in physical therapy from University at Buffalo, The State University of New York. He is a recent graduate of the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York Health Leadership Fellows Program, and his professional licensures include Nursing Home Administration (New York) and
Physical Therapy (New York).

Chris currently serves as: President, Board of Directors, Leading Age, WNY; Vice President, Board of Directors, Accountable Health
Community Foundation; President, Board of Managers, WNY Long-term Care IPA; Chair, Project Advisory Committee, Millennium
Collaborative Care; Board of Directors, Alzheimer’s Association, WNY Chapter, and Cabinet Member, Leading Age of New York. Most
recently, Chris was selected by the Alzheimer’s Association to co-chair The Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

His professional accolades include the Lutheran Services in America Emerging Leaders Award, the Leading Age Thomas Clarke Memorial
Award, Business First’s 40 Under 40, and Business First’s Who’s Who in Healthcare 2016, 2017 and 2018. 

Chris lives with his wife, Liz, and their two children in Clarence, NY.

Shoshone Dentice, MSHA, CCRA

Executive Director of Community Relations
Niagara Lutheran Health System

Shoshone Dentice joined the Niagara Lutheran Health System as Executive Director of Community Relations in 2016. In her current role, Shoshone oversees clinical business development, community partnerships, program planning and implementation, and special events.

Previously, Shoshone served as Health Systems Director of the American Cancer Society and Upstate Regional Business Development Director of the American Red Cross, Preparedness, Health and Safety Services.

She is a candidate in the Health Foundation of Western and Central New York Health Leadership Fellows Program and holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management and Master of Science in Health Services Administration from D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY. Additionally, she has achieved an advanced certificate in clinical research and has published in The Journal of Women’s Health. In 2018, Shoshone was selected to receive the Distinguished Young Alum Award from her alma mater.

Shoshone’s community involvement includes the 11 Day Power Play Board of Directors, Buffalo Niagara YMCA Board of Managers,
Western New York Long-Term Care Council, Erie County Caregiving Coalition, Network in Aging and Healthcare Executives Forum.
She was recently selected by the Alzheimer’s Association to co-chair the Walk to End Alzheimer’s in 2020.

Shoshone lives with her husband, Don, and their two children in West Seneca, NY.

Judy Kelly

Administrator of GreenField Terrace

Judy Kelly is responsible for the overall management of GreenField Terrace, which serves residents with memory care and enhanced assisted living needs. This includes developing programs to allow our residents to age in place.

GreenField Terrace received approval from the New York State Department of Health to allow a limited number of residents to have both an enhanced and memory care need.

Judy has dedicated her nursing career to long-term care and has worked with serving the elderly for the past 40 years. In 1988, Judy joined the nursing management team for Niagara Lutheran Health System. In 2014, Judy was appointed the Administrator of GreenField Terrace.

Judy received her AAS degree in nursing from Erie Community College.

Nicholas Kwasniak

Executive Director of Environmental Services

Nicholas Kwasniak is responsible for buildings and grounds and any remodeling or new construction projects for the Niagara Lutheran Health System.

With more than 15 years of mechanical and engineering experience, Kwasniak has a strong record of accomplishments. His expertise is focused  in delivering operational performance while meeting new energy incentives and strategic goals.

Prior to joining Niagara Lutheran Health System in 2014, Kwasniak worked for Siemens Industry in Buffalo.

Nick attended HVAC/R trade school and holds a New York State Stationary Engineers License.

David McMullen

Executive Director of Development and Marketing
Niagara Lutheran Health System

David McMullen serves as Executive Director of Development and Marketing for the Niagara Lutheran Health System and Foundation. In this role, he manages the organization’s fundraising, marketing and advertising, pastoral care, volunteer, and Niagara Lutheran Health System Guild functions.

Under David’s leadership, the Niagara Lutheran Health Foundation has raised over $24 million for the needs of the residents, families, and staff of the Niagara Lutheran Health System. Since 2005 the Foundation’s Leadership Council annual giving campaign totals have grown from $199,000 to $1.1 million.

Prior to joining Niagara Lutheran in 2005, David’s international business career took him to 50 different countries while managing global marketing programs for manufacturers in the aerospace, motion control, power tool, and metal fabrication industries. During his tenure at Unipunch Products, the company was named Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

David earned a B.A. degree in international business and department scholar recognition from SUNY Potsdam. He has served on the board of directors for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and on boards of numerous community organizations including the Old Fort Niagara Association and the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra.

In addition to his business activities, he regularly performs on trumpet in several community music ensembles, and was a featured soloist with the Clarence High School Bands at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo in 2018.

Shane Setlock

Administrator of GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center

Shane Setlock received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Daemen College, and has extensive work experience in physical therapy with The McGuire Group and Schofield Home Health Agency. Shane comes to us with experience gained as a Director of Rehabilitation, an Assistant Administrator, and an Administrator at Elderwood facilities in Williamsville, Hamburg, Lockport, and Grand Island.

Chantal White, MSW-LNHA

Executive Director of GreenField Court & Greenfield Manor

Chantal White is the executive director of the GreenField Court, an assisted living facility and the GreenField Manor, an independent
living facility. In this role, Chantal oversees the operations of both facilities, including resident care.

Chantal has more than 15 years of experience as a nursing home, assisted living and independent
living administrator. Prior to these leadership roles, Chantal was a hospital and nursing home social worker.

Prior to joining the GreenFields team, Chantal worked at Alice Hyde Medical Center for 13 years.

Chantal holds a master’s degree in social work and a nursing home administrator’s license.

Steven Chizuk, MBA, CHFP

Chief Financial Officer

A graduate of Canisius College with BS and MBA degrees, Chizuk most recently served as Director of Budget for Erie County Medical Center Corporation for the past twelve years, where he managed all aspects of an annual budget which exceeded $500M. Previous health care posts included Accounting Manager at Erie County Medical Center Corporation, Practice Administrator with Niagara Frontier Psychiatric Associates, and Senior Accountant at Niagara Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Steve has also served the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) as President of its Board of Directors and Treasurer.

He resides in Lancaster.