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Luanne Fisher, Ph.D.
President and CEO
"What a privilege it is to work with leaders that create communities of hope by changing lives, providing world class service and lifting up our values and mission… Liberty Lutheran is about creating change, inspired by excellence and innovation"
Luanne B. Fisher is President and Chief Executive Officer for Liberty Lutheran. Collaboration is a cornerstone of Luanne’s successful business philosophy. Her visionary leadership and commitment to Liberty being a world-class organization is exemplified by operating with sound business practices, creativity and passion. Her compassion for those in need is matched only by her energy and dedication to Liberty Lutheran. Luanne’s strategic positioning is evidenced by the significant growth of the organization and the expansion of the Liberty Family of Services.
Luanne was named Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Lutheran in 2001 when Artman Lutheran Home, Paul’s Run and Lutheran Children and Family Service became Liberty Lutheran Services.
Awards received in 2012 include the Paul P. Haas Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition for her service and commitment in the aging services field. In October of 2012 Luanne received the national Excellence in Leadership Award recognizing her exemplary leadership and dedication to excellence and innovation in the care and services of the aging, presented at the Leading Age Annual Conference in Denver.
Luanne has served on the LSA Board of Directors, serving on the Governance, Nominating, and 2011 President/CEO Search committees. In addition Luanne was a Dean’s Professor at the University of the Sciences and has been an Adjunct Faculty Member of Temple University. Luanne has served as Chairperson of the Pennsylvania Lutheran Agency Network, South East Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (SEPANPHA), Samaritan Counseling Services, KenCrest Centers, and Governance Committee for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Social Ministry Committee of the ELCA. She speaks nationally on many topics, including governance, culture building, management and strategic planning.
Luanne is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and holds a B.S. degree from the Pennsylvania State University, and a Master’s Degree and a Doctorate of Philosophy from Temple University.
To contact Luanne Fisher:
Liberty Lutheran
7002 Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
267-464-7748
[email protected]

Joan Myers
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
“It is my privilege to be part of Liberty Lutheran, an organization dedicated to excellence, quality and innovation. With the collaboration of a dedicated team of talented staff, Liberty Lutheran continually asks core questions about who we are and what we do with a focus on the current and future needs of the populations we serve.”
Joan M. Myers is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Liberty Lutheran. Joan’s experience in direct service, administration and business planning is demonstrated in her strategic thinking and comprehensive view of the organization. Joan works with a staff team dedicated to excellence and innovation in delivering quality service to all customers.
Joan has more than 35 years of experience in long-term care for non-profit and for-profit organizations with 30 of those years in social ministry organizations of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Prior to working for Liberty Lutheran, Joan served as Executive Director of the Mary J. Drexel Home and was a board member on the Southeastern Pennsylvania Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging (SEPANPHA) and Lutheran Advocacy Ministry of Pennsylvania (LAMPa).
Joan holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of the Arts and is a Pennsylvania-licensed Nursing Home Administrator.
To contact Joan Myers:
Liberty Lutheran
7002 Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
267-464-7750
[email protected]

John Barnum
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
“It is a pleasure to work with Liberty staff that are aligned to achieve World Class results and advance Liberty’s objectives by striving to achieve consistent positive results in our many programs and services.”
John M. Barnum is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Liberty Lutheran. John oversees all aspects of financial operations, human resources, information systems, business development and contracts management for the multi-service organization. His leadership, management and oversight of the Liberty Lutheran Foundation Endowment Fund and role with the Investment and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors demonstrate John’s commitment to financial solvency and the health of the organization.
Before joining Liberty Lutheran, John had 19 years of experience in Healthcare and Senior Living Finance for both non-profit and for-profit organizations in addition to public accounting experience. He served as CFO for Stapeley in Germantown and CFO of Deer Meadows Retirement Community (formerly known as the Baptist Home of Philadelphia.) John’s experience includes capital development financing and strategic capital repositioning utilizing a variety of financing instruments.
John holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from Widener University and is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the State of Pennsylvania.
To contact John Barnum:
Liberty Lutheran
7002 Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
267-464-7745
[email protected]

Ellen Corbin
Executive Director,The Village at Penn State
"I am extremely proud to represent The Village at Penn State in Liberty's family of services. With the extensive experience of Liberty in the senior care industry, The Village at Penn State is now in a position for future growth. It is an exciting time to be part of the Liberty team."
Ellen Corbin is the Executive Director of The Village at Penn State. She oversees the operations for Liberty’s university-based retirement community in State College, PA. Ellen joined The Village at Penn State in 2004 as the Nursing Home Administrator and Personal Care Home Administrator and was instrumental in the opening of the Health Care Center there. She was promoted to Executive Director in February of 2013.
Ellen has worked in the health care industry for 28 years, with 25 years being devoted to health care management and 15 of those years in the Senior Living industry. Ellen holds a Bachelor’s of Nursing and a Master’s of Health Administration from the Pennsylvania State University. Ellen also earned a Graduate Certificate in Long Term Care Management and is a Certified Educator in Nurse Aid Training. Ellen is a Licensed Registered Nurse, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Personal Care Home Administrator in the state of Pennsylvania.
Prior to The Village at Penn State, Ellen worked as a Director of Nursing for a retirement community and served on the corporate ethics committee and corporate recruitment and retention committee. She also served on the community advisory boards for the health professions and Licensed Practical Nursing Program at the local Vocational-Technical School.
To Contact Ellen Corbin:
The Village at Penn State
260 Lions Hill Road
State College, PA 16803
814-238-1949
[email protected]

William Hines
Executive Director, Paul's Run
“I consider myself fortunate to be a part of Liberty Lutheran. Our family of services is comprised of caring, compassionate, and informed team members who place our residents as their highest priority. Our reputation as an industry leader is rooted in the belief that every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of the people we serve.”
Bill Hines is the Executive Director of Paul’s Run, a continuing care retirement community located in Northeast Philadelphia. His knowledge and insight have been attained through a career that spans more than 20 years within the senior care industry.
With a background in hospitality management and environmental services, his expertise ensures that residents enjoy rewarding and fulling experiences on a daily basis. At Paul’s Run, Bill has built a culture of excellence that provides staff with the tools they need to excel while providing the best possible service and care to residents.
Bill earned his Bachelor of Science degree in hospitality management from Syracuse University; he is also a graduate of Montgomery County Community College. He is a credentialed Personal Care Administrator in the state of Pennsylvania.

Dana O'Donnell
Executive Director, Artman
“It is an honor to work with such competent and caring people. I am proud to be part of Liberty’s family, where care and doing the right thing is always at the forefront.”
Dana O'Donnell, Executive Director of Artman, is responsible for all operations in both personal care and skilled nursing. A registered nurse with more than two decades of experience in senior services, Dana has made remarkable contributions to the success and empowerment of those she has worked with and served within several of Liberty’s family of services.
Dana came to Liberty Lutheran in 2001 as the Director of Nursing at Artman. She later joined Liberty at Home in 2008 and ultimately was promoted to lead the organization in 2009. Dana joined The Hearth at Drexel as Executive Director in 2018.
Dana received her R.N. degree from Frankford School of Nursing in Philadelphia, and is certified in wound care and dementia care. She is a member of the Pennsylvania Home Care Association and the Pennsylvania Association of Directors of Nursing Administration.
To contact Dana O'Donnell:
Artman
250 N. Bethlehem Pike
Ambler, PA, 19002
215-643-6333
[email protected]