Larry Cutliffe
CEO/Administrator
Kristen Collins, SHRM SCP
Human Resources
Phoebe James
Admissions and Marketing
Kristin Johnson
Support Services
Susan Pedro, RN
Resident Care
Lindsey Joy, ADC
Enrichment
Jim Phelps
Financial Services
Frank Agresti
Director of Dining
Larry comes to Wentworth Senior Living after 35 years in progressive leadership roles in the corporate world, with the last 15 years in senior executive management. He committed several years ago to shifting his focus at this stage of his life to making a meaningful difference and improving the lives of aging adults. Larry served on the Wentworth Senior Living Board of Trustees before he became President and CEO of the organization in 2020. He comes to this position with extensive experience in strategic planning, operational optimization, people development, change management and transformational leadership.
Larry and Beth, his wife of more than 30 years, live in New Castle and are avid boaters. They are empty nesters and have two daughters, Jess who lives locally and Jenn who resides in Nashville, TN. Larry hopes to be a beacon of support and empowerment for the WSL team, and is committed to helping the organization continue to shape a brighter future for the best in senior living.
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In 2000, Kristen graduated from the University of Maine with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. Immediately following graduation, she started her career in HR. In 2018, she joined Wentworth Senior Living as the Vice President of Human Resources, bringing over 20 years of HR experience to the team. In 2019, she graduated from Leadership Seacoast and in 2020 she became a Senior Certified HR Professional with a love for employee development, coaching, and strategic planning. She enjoys volunteering her time as the Vice–Chair for Community Action Partnership of Strafford County’s Board of Directors. Kristen is an advocate for other programs, such as End 68 Hours of Hunger and the Alzheimer’s Association. Most importantly, Kristen enjoys being a voice for the community.
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Phoebe has been at Wentworth Senior Living since 2015 after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and Justice Studies. Beginning her time at Wentworth Senior Living as an Enrichment Assistant, Phoebe is currently the AVP of Admissions and The All Points Program™. In addition to helping create The All Points Program™ and acting as a Support Group Leader, she is a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Habilitation Therapy trainer. Phoebe communicates our philosophy of The All Points Program™ within the admissions process while continuing to support residents and their families.
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Kristin joined Wentworth Senior Living in 2001 first as a Resident Assistant. Since then she has held positions as an LNA, Senior Operations Manager, and Director of Resident Services. Most recently as Director of Support Services, she supports WSL’s operating departments by ensuring all are aligned and up to date with 805 Compliance requirements, oversees training initiatives, as well as provides leadership oversight of facilities and systems. She was inspired by her mother and grandmother who were both nurses. Kristin is always ready to help others and does so with a smile on her face. She is a great asset to the WSL team.
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Susan joined Wentworth Senior Living in 2021 after having more than 30 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, largely in the area of Homecare with over a decade as a homecare Clinical Manager. She earned her BSN from St. Anselm College in 1989 and completed a Master’s Degree in Health Care Administration in 2020. She’s spent 1.5 years as a Nurse Coordinator at an Adult day Program for individuals living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. As the Director of Residential Care 1, Susan will make sure all clinical needs and expectations are met from admission to discharge while ensuring a positive work environment through her oversight of our clinical team. On her off days you will find her rooting for the Red Sox, as she is an avid fan.
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In 2006, Lindsey graduated from Plymouth State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. She has been part of the Wentworth Senior Living team since 2008. In 2014, she was certified by the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals and is our Director of Resident Engagement. Lindsey is great at collaborating with her staff to keep the focus on the WSL Mission and Vision. In addition to directing the Enrichment team she also creates our monthly activity schedule while synchronizing person-centered care plans with purposeful interventions. Lindsey’s passion for resident engagement and achieving the highest quality of life for our residents as well as her energetic personality is what makes her special to our community.
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Jim joined Wentworth Senior Living in 2021 as the Controller, in his role he directs all financial affairs for the community and organization. Jim’s background includes graduating from Southern New Hampshire University in 2006 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance. He was the Controller at an enterprise level internet service provider for 3.5 years and 6 years prior he was the Funding Manager and then Tax Analyst for a global bank. Jim and his wife have two adult daughters, two granddaughters, and a grandson who they enjoy spending time with. When he is not at WSL or with his family you can find him by a lake camping and fly fishing.
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Frank is a self-taught chef and entrepreneur. He started his career in the restaurant business in high school and had a dream of opening his own business. In April of 1990 this dream came true, and for 16 years he owned and operated a critically acclaimed Italian restaurant in Westford Massachusetts. From there Frank ventured into the corporate end of food service as a general manager for Legal Seafoods. As his children grew older, Frank sought a quality of life change. He accepted a position as Director of Food Services at Edgewood, a CCRC in North Andover Massachusetts. In August of 2022 he was offered and accepted the position as Director of Dining Services here at Wentworth Senior Living. He leads the Glendale team in providing the best in class dining experience for our residents and families. As an avid wine collector, Frank also teaches wine and cooking classes in his spare time. Frank is a big sports fan, lives in Exeter and loves relaxing with his wife and 2 kids.
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