Senior Leadership
Devon joined Penacook Place in August 2023. She serves as the President and Administrator for the community and is responsible for daily operations, strategic planning, and business development. Prior to joining Penacook, she held the role of Executive Director at skilled nursing faculties in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
Interestingly, Devon completed her Administrator in Training, or AIT, at Penacook Place as part of her three-month internship curriculum, before becoming a licensed nursing home administrator, or LNHA.
She earned her Juris Doctorate from the Massachusetts School of Law, Andover, Massachusetts, and her undergraduate degree from the University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire.
Vanessa Bretton, Director of Nursing
Bio coming soon!
Judy Riopelle, Director of Mission Integration
Judy is Penacook Place’s very first Director of Mission Integration. Most recently, she served as Director of Faith Formation for St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Dracut, Mass. She earned her Master of Arts in Ministry from St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Mass. and a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Salem State College in Salem, Mass. In addition, Judy is a Certified Spiritual Director, and she is active member of her parish community serving on the parish pastoral council and the religious education advisory committee. She is also the president of the Breakfast Exchange Club of Greater Haverhill. She resides in Methuen.
Maribel Zannini, Director of Admissions/Marketing
Maribel joined Penacook Place in May 2024 as the Director of Admission and Marketing. She brings over 30 years of experience in the health care and long-term care industries. Throughout her career, she has built strong relationships with members of the Merrimack Valley community and previously served on the mayor’s health task force in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Maribel is described as an energetic team player who is outgoing, reliable and enjoys interacting everyone. She resides in Atkinson, New Hampshire.
Board of Directors
Thomas Mortimer, Chair
Janis Cordischi, Member
Very Rev. John W. Delaney, V.F., Member
Atty. Caitlin Masys, Member
John Sarro, Member
Gregory Shaw, Member
Medical Team
Dr. J. Someswaranthanan, Medical Director