About The GreenFields’ Executive Team

Christopher Koenig, PT, DBT, MBA, LNHA

President & Chief Executive Officer
Niagara Lutheran Health System & Schofield Care

Chris Koenig is President and Chief Executive Officer of Niagara Lutheran Health System and Schofield Care, and President of Lineage Care Group, a not-for-profit passive parent organization providing leadership and management services across a comprehensive post-acute continuum of care in Western New York. Collectively, these organizations deliver skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, assisted living, home and community-based services, adult day services, outpatient rehabilitation, and foundation operations to tens of thousands of individuals annually.

With nearly two decades of experience in post-acute and senior care leadership, Dr. Koenig has led large-scale operational transformations, multi-million-dollar capital projects, mergers and acquisitions, and system integration initiatives. His work focuses on strengthening care transitions, improving quality and financial sustainability, and aligning workforce, technology, and strategy across complex care delivery systems.

Dr. Koenig is also an Adjunct Professor at the University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health-Related Professions, where he teaches management sciences in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, covering health care finance, ethics, legal issues, marketing, business strategy, and operations. He holds a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an MBA with a concentration in Finance and Health Care Administration, and New York State licensure as both a Physical Therapist and Nursing Home Administrator. Dr. Koenig serves on numerous regional and statewide boards and advisory groups, including appointments related to aging policy, value-based care, and long-term care advocacy, and has been recognized repeatedly for leadership and impact in health care across Western New York.

Judy Kelly

Administrator of GreenField Terrace

Judy Kelly is responsible for the overall management of GreenField Terrace, which serves residents with memory care and enhanced assisted living needs. This includes developing programs to allow our residents to age in place. GreenField Terrace received approval from the New York State Department of Health to allow a limited number of residents to have both an enhanced and memory care need.

Judy has dedicated her nursing career to long-term care and has worked with serving the elderly for the past 45 years. In 1988, Judy joined the nursing management team for Niagara Lutheran Health System. In 2014, Judy was appointed the Administrator of GreenField Terrace. Judy received her AAS degree in nursing from Erie Community College.

Nicholas Kwasniak

Executive Director of Environmental Services

Nicholas Kwasniak is responsible for buildings and grounds and any remodeling or new construction projects for the Niagara Lutheran Health System.

With more than 25 years of mechanical and engineering experience, Kwasniak has a strong record of accomplishments. His expertise is focused in delivering operational performance while meeting new energy incentives and strategic goals. Prior to joining Niagara Lutheran Health System in 2014, Kwasniak worked for Siemens Industry in Buffalo.

David McMullen

Executive Director of Development and Marketing
Niagara Lutheran Health System

David McMullen serves as Executive Director of Development and Marketing for the Niagara Lutheran Health System and Foundation. In this role, he manages the organization’s fundraising, marketing and advertising, pastoral care, volunteer, and Niagara Lutheran Health System Guild functions. Under David’s leadership, the Niagara Lutheran Health Foundation has raised over $27 million for the needs of the residents, families, and staff of the Niagara Lutheran Health System. Since 2005 the Foundation’s Leadership Council annual giving campaign totals have grown from $199,000 to $1.1 million. The Leadership Council campaign totals have exceeded $1 million in each of the past four years. 

David earned a B.A. degree in international business and department scholar recognition from SUNY Potsdam. Prior to joining Niagara Lutheran in 2005, David’s international business career took him to 50 different countries while managing global marketing programs for manufacturers in the aerospace, motion control, power tool, and metal fabrication industries. During his tenure at Unipunch Products, the company was named Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

He has served on the board of directors for the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and on boards of numerous community organizations including the Old Fort Niagara Association and the Greater Buffalo Youth Orchestra. In addition to his business activities, he regularly performs on trumpet in several community music ensembles and was a featured soloist with the Clarence High School Bands at Kleinhans Music Hall in Buffalo in 2018.

Shane Setlock

Administrator of GreenField Health & Rehabilitation Center

Shane Setlock received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Daemen College, and has extensive work experience in physical therapy with The McGuire Group and Schofield Home Health Agency. Shane comes to us with experience gained as a Director of Rehabilitation, an Assistant Administrator, and an Administrator at Elderwood facilities in Williamsville, Hamburg, Lockport, and Grand Island.

Chantal White, MSW-LNHA

Executive Director of GreenField Court & Greenfield Manor

Chantal White is the executive director of the GreenField Court, an assisted living facility and the GreenField Manor, an independent
living facility. In this role, Chantal oversees the operations of both facilities, including resident care.

Chantal has more than 15 years of experience as a nursing home, assisted living and independent
living administrator. Prior to these leadership roles, Chantal was a hospital and nursing home social worker.

Prior to joining the GreenFields team, Chantal worked at Alice Hyde Medical Center for 13 years.

Chantal holds a master’s degree in social work and a nursing home administrator’s license.

Steven Chizuk, MBA, CHFP

Chief Financial Officer

Steven Chizuk is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in strategic planning and fiscal management. As Chief Financial Officer, he has led initiatives that drive profitability, optimize operations, and ensure long-term financial stability. Steven is actively involved with the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA), contributing to industry best practices and thought leadership. He is recognized for his analytical expertise and ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals. His leadership fosters transparency, efficiency, and sustainable growth across all business functions.

Caroline Hourihan, MS, CCC-SLP

VP of Home, Community Based Services & Education
Schofield Care | Lineage Care Group

Caroline Hourihan is the Vice President of Home, Community-Based Services and Education for Lineage Care Group. In this role, Caroline oversees home care, rehabilitation, and workforce education and training programs across the organization.

Caroline has more than 13 years of experience in healthcare. Her experience spans skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home care, community-based services, and healthcare operations.

Prior to joining Lineage Care Group, Caroline spent 10 years in Chicago, Illinois, where she held leadership positions including Director of Rehabilitation and Assistant Administrator. She later served as a Regional Rehabilitation Consultant, supporting rehabilitation operations across nine continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), primarily in New Jersey and Delaware. Caroline holds a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration, with an anticipated graduation in 2027.

Danielle Yelich, MHA

Vice President of Business Development
Lineage Care Group

Danielle Yelich serves as Vice President of Business Development for Lineage Care Group, where she leads strategic growth initiatives and cultivates partnerships that advance the organization’s mission and expand its impact across the healthcare continuum. In her role, she focuses on building collaborative relationships, identifying new opportunities for growth, and supporting the development of innovative services and programs.

Since joining Lineage Care Group in 2020, Danielle has held several leadership positions of increasing responsibility, including Executive Assistant & Project Manager, Director of Admissions, Assistant Administrator, and Acting Administrator. Her diverse operational and leadership experience provides her with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare administration, organizational development, and patient-centered service delivery.

Danielle holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, a Master of Science in Healthcare Administration, and a Long-Term Care Administration Certificate. Her educational background, combined with her hands-on leadership experience, enables her to effectively bridge strategic planning with operational execution to drive organizational success.