"This is a letter to thank you for all of your help in my time of need, and to tell you that my life is looking better each and every day.  I am keeping your telephone number handy just in case I might need a kind word, but I think that all of my friends along with my children are there just to get me through most of the relapses. Thank again for being there and may God bless you for what you are doing to help so many."

“Thank you for your excellent help.  I could not have made it without you and your staff.” 

“God puts angels on earth.  Thank you for being beautiful angels.”

“Thank you for all of your help and support with our father.” 

“Thank you so very much for your care. We so appreciated everything you did for our mom.  She is free now…no more suffering.  God bless you and the work of your hands and your heart.  Please pass on our appreciation to those who contributed to her care.” 

“Thank you to each and every person that touched our lives this past year.  I find myself thinking of you often.  I am sure that I will be in touch for some help.  It just isn’t time yet.  Thank you again.” 

“The hospice social worker was wonderful in working with our family and explaining our options.  The nurse’s aide was excellent, very caring and compassionate.”

“The peace of mind that Mom had because she could come home has been shared with us, as we were able to do what she wanted.  Words cannot express the gratitude we have for our hospice team.  Thank you.  Your nurse was an intelligent, compassionate person that helped us all so much.” 

“I would like to thank the minister who came to be with my family after my father died.  Keep up the good work.  I would tell anyone not to be afraid about hospice and it is a good idea to talk to them.”

“Wonderful caring people, if my mom could have, she would have thanked you.”

“The team could not have been more helpful at a greatly emotional time.  I want to thank them very much.”

“I am very thankful for the care provided, it made his last days more comfortable.  I really admire those who work in the hospice program.”

“You have a wonderful staff of people working for you.  Our family was very fortunate to have such a knowledgeable and caring group of people handling so many things for us….our sincerest thanks.” 

“The hospice team gave me membership and full partner status in the care of the patient.  All of my concerns were immediately addressed, all questions answered and the nurses were always available.  This was a very rewarding experience for me, especially in view of the outcome.  Thank you.”

“Our family felt very fortunate to have the hospice care that we did for my mother.  Thank you very much for a job well done.  They went above and beyond our expectations.”

“The team who interacted with my dad were exceptional in providing personal, social and spiritual needs.  Their individualized, personalized care and support was genuine and consistent.  On behalf of my family, I thank the caring staff at Seasons Hospice for the services rendered during my dad’s life and for the spiritual support and guidance following his transition.”

“My son and I appreciate very much that Seasons Hospice accepted my husband under their care, and that the flexibility with their policies helped us deal with what was to come.  My husband went home with the pain pump and IV.  Though I knew what to expect, the thought of disconnecting everything made me want to faint.  Thank you for thinking of our needs.  I would like to thank the whole team for their caring attitude and professionalism.  The social worker helped me a lot with the decision making and the nurses were wonderful.  Thank you so very much for the bereavement counselors also.  They are perfectly suited for the work that they do.  They were non-judgmental and always showed interest even with all of my rantings, cries and talks.  They spent as much time as I needed and I am so grateful for that.  The bereavement staff helped me to see things in a different spectrum.  Seasons Hospice is lucky to have those special people on their team.”

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Leadership Team

Todd Stern, BBA, MBA, CHA   Todd Stern, BBA, MBA, CHA joined Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care in 2001 as the organization’s Chief Financial Officer and Managing Principal, and was appointed the Chief Executive Officer in 2005. Mr. Stern holds a BBA and MBA from Loyola University Chicago and is a Certified Hospice Administrator, and began his career in healthcare working for medical supply and long-term care companies.

Currently active in the world of hospice advocacy, he serves on the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organizations (NHPCO) Public Policy Board. Under Mr. Stern’s leadership, Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care has grown to become one of the leading hospice and end-of-life care providers in the nation.
Annemarie Switchulis, RN, MSN, OCN, CHA   Annemarie Switchulis, RN, MSN, OCN, CHA joined Seasons in 2005 as the first Executive Director of the Michigan program. She currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care nationwide. Her range of experience includes serving as Corporate Director of Clinical Operations for Hospice of Michigan, Clinical Case Manager for St. Joseph’s Mercy of Macomb and as a registered nurse for 25 years in Eastern Michigan.

Ms. Switchulis has been a member of the Jewish Hospice and Palliative Care Association, Cape Wayne Palliative Research Team and Palliative Care Teams of various Michigan hospitals. She is a graduate of Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan and the University of Phoenix.
Balu Natarajan, M.D.   Balu Natarajan, M.D. is a graduate of Northwestern University Medical School and has been the Chief Medical Officer of Seasons Hospice since 2005. He served in various capacities for Seasons from 2000 until 2005, including holding the position of Medical Director of the Illinois program.

Board-certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative care, and sports medicine, Dr. Natarajan has authored book chapters and articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has also lectured across the United States and around the world, including at the Annual Meeting of the American College of Physicians. He won the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee in 1985.
David Donenberg   David Donenberg is the Chief Financial Officer for Seasons Hospice since January 2009. Mr. Donenberg is a CPA and holds a joint MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management and the McCormick School of Engineering Northwestern. Raised in South Africa, Mr. Donenberg has experience in startup, turnaround and growth companies and currently serves as a board member of the LEED Council of Chicago where he serves as Treasurer. Mr. Donenberg also serves as Chairman of the Seasons Hospice Foundation for the support of end-of-life care.
Timothy Simpson, RN, MS, CHPN   Timothy Simpson, RN, MS, CHPN joined Seasons Hospice in 2000, and currently is the Chief Clinical Officer. He has over 21 years of experience in health care, with 18 of those specifically in the area of hospice and palliative care.

Mr. Simpson is a board certified hospice and palliative care nurse, and additionally is an End of Life Nursing Education Consortium (ELNEC) certified trainer, Hospice and Palliative Nurse (HPNA) certified trainer, and a co-founder of the Chicago area Hospice and Palliative Nurses Association chapter. In addition, he is a national presenter on topics related to Hospice and Palliative care.

Mr. Simpson earned an associate’s degree in Registered Nursing from Oakton Community College, an undergraduate Bachelors of Science degree in health administration from University of St. Francis, and has his Masters of Health Services Administration from University of St. Francis.
Carl J. Brodarick   Carl J. Brodarick earned his undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and a Master of Business Administration in Marketing Management from DePaul University. He joined Seasons Hospice in 2006 and is currently the Chief Marketing Officer. He has over twenty-five years of census development experience working within various levels of the healthcare continuum. In addition, Mr. Brodarick serves on the Seasons Hospice Foundation Board.

Mr. Brodarick most recently served as the Senior Vice President of Business Development at Boulevard Healthcare LLC.
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