About Us - Staff Profiles

Administrator: Edward Baker

Ed came to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab center in June of 2006 with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Relations from the University of Connecticut. Ed relocated to Vermont from Connecticut with 6 years of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator. He began his career in the nursing home industry at the age of 16 and has worked in various departments until he became a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. Ed's philosophy is the same as everyone else here, "We are here for the residents. This is their home".
 

Director of Admissions: Travis Bergeron

Director of Nursing Services: Kathryn Larose

Kathy came to St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab from our sister center, Burlington Health & Rehab. Kathy is a graduate of Castleton State College and has over 30 years experience in the field of Geriatrics.
 

Rehabilitation Director: Linda Oddo

Linda Oddo came to St. Johnsbury Health and Rehab Center in June of 2007. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy from Indiana University and a Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy and Rehab Administration from the University of Indianapolis. She has spent the last twenty-five years working in a variety of settings including acute rehab, school districts, neonatal intensive care, finally coming to long term care in 1994. She has worked as a staff therapist, rehab manager, and regional rehab manager since that time. She is licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in Vermont, Washington, Arizona, Idaho and Canada.
 

Activities Director: Cynthia Davidson

Cindy Davidson was born and raised in St. Johnsbury and has 2 daughters, Sara and Stacy, who are now in college. Cindy has a BA in Psychology and an MA in Counseling and is a certified Activity Director through the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. Cindy has worked in her current position for over 9 years and prior to this, worked for the local mental health agency for 15 years. She loves interacting with residents and their families and is especially great at helping people to smile
 

Director of Resident & Family Services: Jessica McHugh

Jessica has been with St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab for 3 years. She earned a Bachelor's degree in Human Services and Counseling from Lyndon State College in 1999.
 

Business Office Manager: Charlene Bedo

Charlene Bedor came to St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab in March of 2000 as the Payroll and Human Resource Coordinator. She obtained a B.S. in Law in May of 2004 and was recently promoted to Business Office Manager. Charlene enjoys the time she is able to spend with residents and staff. She lives in St. Johnsbury with her husband and son.