Leading the way in senior services.

Mr. Lawrence is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, a Certified Public Accountant and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Seton Hall University where he graduated Magna Cum Laude and an Executive Masters of Business Administration in Finance from the Stern Graduate School of Business at New York University.

As President and CEO, Mr. Lawrence is currently leading FSL’s senior leadership team with responsibility for overall healthcare and medical services, independent living and home community based services operations and performance.  Mr. Lawrence actively participates with the FSL Board of Directors, ensuring the execution of strategic planning and development initiatives. His vision and number one priority is providing a high level of care and services to seniors as well as the sound financial health of the organization.

Mr. Lawrence received the “President’s Award” from LeadingAge NJ in 2019 for his outstanding accomplishments in the senior living industry.  He is a member of the American Society on Aging, LeadingAge, Healthcare Financial Management Association, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants.  He resides in Millburn, New Jersey with his wife, son, and daughter.

As an innovative leader, strong organizational skills and entrepreneurial spirit, she spearheads special projects to help further the mission of Fellowship Senior Living and to enhance our services and programs to benefit all those we care for and serve.

Mrs. Fandel is a member of LeadingAge and is a graduate of Larry Minnix Leadership Academy.  With over 30 years of progressive business and development experience, Mrs. Fandel is a strong and strategic leader who is a highly effective, results-oriented senior-level professional with extensive business management, marketing and operational expertise.

Mrs. Fandel is a key contributor to Fellowship Senior Living’s strategic planning process and initiatives. Her leadership skills and operational expertise have increased revenues by over 15%. Her entrepreneurial nature, creativity and innovative ideas and solutions have and continue to strengthen all of Fellowship Senior Living’s programs and services.

Mrs. Fandel brings with her to Fellowship Senior Living a passion for providing our seniors both on-campus and off-campus with superior quality care and services.  She is a native of Chevy Chase Maryland, is married, has three children and currently resides in Morristown, NJ.

Prior to joining Fellowship Senior Living Mr. Mazzella held roles in financial and operational leadership positions for one of the largest senior healthcare providers in New York. During his tenure, Mr. Mazzella established one of the first sub-cute care facility in NY, expanded speciality services, and restructured the financial and operational programs to generate profitability through efficiencies and strategic initiatives.  His expertise also includes the oversight and management of a large portfolio of senior housing projects.

At Fellowship Senior Living Mr. Mazzella is a key member of the senior leadership team and is responsible for all financial, accounting and reporting procedures and internal controls. He oversees daily and long term financial planning and integration with operations, development, budgeting, financial, audit, and compliance reporting. Mr. Mazzella has been integral in financial, strategic, and financing initiatives to position Fellowship Senior Living as a strong provider within the senior living market place.

Mr. Mazzella has been honored for his accomplishments in the health care field and has been recognized and awarded for his innovative initiatives in the delivery of specialized health care services.   He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting Information Systems from Pace University and is member of the American College of Health Care Executives and Leading Age.  Mr. Mazzella resides in Ramsey, New Jersey, with his wife and two children.

His extensive expertise in the continuum of senior care includes post-acute, outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation, wellness, independent living, assisted living, Alzheimer’s, long-term skilled nursing, medical, and specialty physician services.

As part of the leadership team at Fellowship Senior Living Mr. Ellias has contributed significantly to the expansion and repositioning of Health and Medical Services to meet older adults’ prerequisites.  He has led the efforts to provide a home-like environment with a person centered culture by transitioning from an institutional model of care to a household model.  The household model focuses on the needs of the person while increasing engagement and providing a healthier living environment.  Mr. Ellias also guided the growth and expansion of Fellowship Medical Group, providing geriatric and specialty medicine to residents and the broader community.

Mr. Ellias education and licensure complements his extensive background in healthcare administration. He holds a master of business administration in healthcare administration from Mount Sinai School of Medicine as well as degrees in economics and social work from Queens College, City University of New York. Mr. Ellias is a licensed nursing home administrator in New Jersey and New York. He resides in Wayne, New Jersey, with his wife and two children.

Dr. Sheppell is one of 19 doctors at Morristown Medical Center who specialize in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Sheppell is Board Certified in geriatric and internal medicine. He also serves as the Medical Director at Fellowship Village bringing his vast knowledge and experience in geriatric care to the residents of Fellowship Senior Living’s premier Life Plan Community.

Through understanding what resonates with older adults and families, Mr. Bottaro is able to best position print and digital marketing efforts to maximize qualified leads. He ensures leads are cultivated through relationship-driven strategies, understanding their needs, and building trust.

Mr. Bottaro recognizes that brand awareness and marketing penetration is key to drive sales.  Having a diverse digital presence with an engaging website design and content, optimized keywords, and targeted pay per click campaigns is essential in today’s marketplace. He also recognizes that the right digital approach needs to be complemented with the appropriate direct mail campaign to reach the right demographic.

Prior to when a prospective resident or family member tours a community, Mr. Bottaro ensures that their new home is marketable to today’s consumer.  He has established internal procedures to guarantee the residents new home is move-in ready and welcoming.

Mr. Bottaro during his career has received several awards for increase sales and census growth.  He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Penn State University.  He resides in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, with his wife and two dogs.

Nick resides in Doylestown, Pa. with his wife Becky, and their two rescue dogs Mia and Louie. Nick and his wife are volunteers with Wags Rescue where they assist with the relocation, housing, and adopting of dogs from the south. To date they have fostered over 50 dogs who were adopted by permanent families.

In 1982, Mr. Mercado joined Compass Group and worked at several locations in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania where he gained a wealth of knowledge and know-how over the last 35-plus years on the right approaches to deliver a 5-star dining experience.  In recognition for his achievements in financial performance, customer service, and hospitality training Mr. Mercado received the President’s Award.

Mr. Mercado inherently understands the three primary areas that every restaurant or meal must achieve to provide the best experience to the customer – Presentation, Service, and Quality. Without those three special ingredients, a resident’s expectations will never be met.

At Fellowship Senior Living, Mr. Mercado has received many accolades, awards and recognition for his dedication to the customers and guests he has had the pleasure of serving over the years. He has earned the respect of his residents, colleagues, and the senior living industry for his unyielding devotion to people and service.

Mr. Mercado has been blessed with a wonderful wife, two children and two grandchildren.  He resides in Lopatcong, New Jersey with his wife.

Rich has been blessed with a wonderful wife of 31 years, Wanda, and two children, Richard Jr. and Lydia. Rich and Wanda reside in Lopatcong, New Jersey.

The Fellowship Foundation was formed in July 2019 to grow the philanthropy program at Fellowship Senior Living in support of the mission. Julie has worked in the health care field for twelve years most recently as Vice President, Development and Communications for Alzheimer’s New Jersey.

Julie has always had a passion for the nonprofit community, involving herself in volunteering, teaching and community outreach for non-profits throughout her career. She graduated from Seton Hall University with a History major and Temple University with an MBA in Health Administration. Schuldner currently serves as a Board Member for Family Promise of Sussex County and as Past Chair of the Morris County Chamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Roundtable. Julie resides in Sparta with her husband and two sons.

Stanley has over 40 years of experience in public accounting and taxation and still active in the professional practice with offices in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.  Mr. Morin has been a frequent speaker on various accounting, tax and estate related topics. His concentrations are primarily in not-for-profit, corporate, and taxation matters. Stanley is a graduate of Husson University in Bangor, Maine, with graduate work completed at Fairleigh Dickinson University. He is chairman of the board and finance committee of Fellowship Senior Living.  Mr. Morin has served on the board and committees of various local and national not-for-profit and charitable organizations. He is a trustee/secretary of the Jack Weisberg Charitable Foundation.   Mr. Morin is a member of the Rockaway Township Lions Club, Rockaway Township Library Charitable Foundation, trustee of the NJ Lions Charitable Foundation, chairman of the audit committee of his homeowners association, and has served in various capacities of these organizations. Mr. Morin is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants.  He is an active member of the New Jersey State Society of CPAs, having served as a trustee, is currently on the not-for-profit, accounting and auditing, and was past chairman of the society professional conduct and ethics committees. Mr. Morin resides with his wife in Rockaway, New Jersey, and has three children and three grandchildren.

After law school he completed a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Mahlon Fast, J.S.C. Since joining the firm, he has received a master of laws degree from New York University School of Law (L.L.M., 1997).

Jeffrey is a member of the Essex, Hudson and Morris county bar associations. He was also admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals (3rd Circuit). As a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, he has lectured on their behalf with regard to trial advocacy, and in 2010 lectured for the New Jersey Association for Justice regarding the use of rebuttal testimony. Jeff has also been a member of the William J. Brennan, Jr. Inn of Court since 1997. Jeff is a long-standing member of the New Jersey chapter of The Miami Project, dedicated to the cure of paralysis, and he was recently approved in 2013 to sit on the New Jersey Supreme Court’s 10B Ethics Committee for Morris County for a four-year term.

He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, New Jersey Society of Certified Public Accountants and was a member of the Audit Committee for the National Association of Manufacturers. Mr. Huether graduated from Seton Hall University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and subsequently received an MBA in Finance.  Mr. Huether is active in St. Bartholomew the Apostle RC Church in Scotch Plains.  He has lived in Scotch Plains for 36 years with his wife Alice and has three sons and one grandson.

She is the CEO of Teleplus HealthCare; A medical software company that enables hospitals and providers to manage chronic care illnesses on a population level.   Suzanne has a strong belief in disease prevention and preservation of quality of life. Suzanne has practiced various aspects of acute care and cardiology across the health care spectrum. She has also worked as a consultant to several hospitals to establish preventive care, chronic care management and telemedicine. Suzanne earned her undergraduate degree at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, her master’s at Seton Hall University and her Doctorate at Rutgers University.

Church and God have always been a part of Morley’s life. In his eyes, church provides a sense of community and family where one feels safe and loved. It is the abiding presence of God that holds everything together. Reverend Morley attended Saint Joseph’s University and received a BS in psychology and departmental honors in theology, where he experienced God in the ritual, art, gesture and sacrament of the regular celebration of the Holy Eucharist. It changed his life forever, and that experience helped bring him into the Episcopal Church, where he heard a call to ordained ministry. Morley received his master of divinity in 2002 from The Candler School of Theology at Emory University and became an ordained priest in the same year.

The experiences of being an area missioner for western Maryland, marriage, parenthood and being priest and pastor to the people continue to shape his understanding of God in Christ. For Morley, it’s the relationship with God and Christ that matters. Morley wants to help others to desire and delve into their own unique, authentic, intimate relationship with God, too. Reverend Morley wants to help inspire people to become disciples of Jesus and to inspire disciples to become apostles. Reverend Morley lives in Basking Ridge with his loving wife and two daughters.

He has served as pastor for several churches, and since 1999 has served as the senior pastor at Somerset Hills Baptist Church in Basking Ridge. Pastor Harvey has volunteered and served in many leadership roles, including the leadership team of the North Jersey Network of Churches since 2008 and as executive board member of the Baptist Convention of New York (BCNY) since 2003. He currently serves as chairman of BCNY.

Pastor Harvey seeks to lead others to Christ by sharing his faith, encouraging people to fellowship with other Christians through membership, maturing the body of Christ through discipleship, equipping others for ministry through the discovery of their spiritual gifts and motivating them in mission involvement through exalting God in worship. He is called to serve as a pastor in an evangelical Christian church, using his skills in leading, administering, preaching/teaching, counseling and discipline. Pastor Harvey resides in Basking Ridge with his wife of 32 years, and they have a son and daughter.

Prior to that he had served in the US Army, worked in the shipyard business and was a security analyst on Wall Street.

Following his retirement, he and his late wife, Suzanne, became avid world travelers, an activity which honed his keen interest in photography. He and Sue had four children, two of whom live nearby. Since moving to Fellowship Village, Jack has participated in varied activities; he is a member of the Communications Committee, is active with several other undertakings and serves as Treasurer of the Residents’ and Members’ Council.

In 1983 he became the founder and President of Merchandise Management Systems (MMS), Inc. a Retail planning and inventory software application. MMS worked with over 100 major retailers around the world. Chuck is recognized within the industry as a leading expert in the areas of merchandise planning and allocation.

In 2016 he retired after being acquired by one of the several larger software companies he worked with over the years. Chuck and his wife Betsy reside in Bernardsville. He enjoys golf, long summer nights in Maine and the shore with family and friends and rooting for the Boston Red Sox.

Dr. Pasnik earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from Tufts University and Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Boston University. Here at the Village, she’s enjoyed being a part of the Village Players in several of their productions. She is also chair of the Marketing Committee and chair of the Fellowship Foundation.

Her volunteer experience has included several leadership roles on local and national boards, through the Basking Ridge Presbyterian Church, Somerset Hills YMCA, VNA of Somerset Hills, PTPN-NJ Chapter, The Presbyterian Church USA’s Committee on the Theological Education and Frost Valley YMCA.

His initial skills were developed in the fast-paced kitchen at the Short Hills Hilton in Short Hills. In 2002, he opened up Delicious Heights, a small delicatessen in Berkeley Heights. Five years later he opened up his first full-service restaurant bar and grill (also named Delicious Heights in Berkeley Heights). Today he is the part-owner of three successful restaurants and two sophisticated banquet venues.

He credits his parents for his cooking talents and ambitious work ethic. If Ralph had a personal motto it would be, “Dream it, think it, do it. Repeat. He is supported by his wife Ioana and their two daughters.