18 • The Beacon October 6 , 2022

The Schroer Group has appointed Cindy Gensamer as vice president of human resources for TSG , effective Nov . 1 . Gensamer currently serves as vice president of Absolute Rehabilitation , a TSG company providing rehabilitation services to Altercare Centers and other skilled care and home health customers .

Gensamer brings understanding to the new role , having served 30 years with TSG , 19 of which were with Absolute Rehabilitation . A licensed nursing home administrator and health services executive , she began her career with TSG in human resources as a staff coordinator and later served as the director of HR . Her success in these roles made her stand out as a candidate to move on to assist Absolute as they advanced business in the areas of home health , temporary staffing , nurse aide training and the therapy division .

She later focused solely on Absolute Rehabilitation , which grew under

her leadership from 45 employees to approximately 1,500 including PRN employees . Initially , the company provided rehabilitation services exclusively to Altercare Centers . Gensamer led the expansion of rehab services to 63 external customers including skilled nursing centers , outpatient clinics and

home health services .

She also shares her experience and expertise with the rehabilitation profession as a community and national leader . Gensamer serves on the Ohio Board of Executives Long-Term Services and Supports Board , the advisory committee for Kent State University ’ s Health Care Administrator Program and is regularly featured as a presenter in nationwide forums on diverse rehabilitation topics . She earned her MBA from Malone University .

“ Cindy brings proven leadership capabilities including employee recruitment , staff development and team building to her new post . We ’ re thrilled that she ’ s embraced the opportunity to now bring her talents to the entire TSG organization ,” said Jerry Schroer , Jr ., CEO of The Schroer Group .

Schroer said both an internal and external search for Gensamer ’ s successor has begun and that all parties involved will ensure a smooth and seamless transition takes place .

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The Ohio Emergency Management Agency is watching the situation in Florida closely following Hurricane Ian . For those Ohioans who want to help with either donations or volunteer service , the State of Florida is using the Florida Governor ’ s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service to coordinate donations and volunteer efforts .

“ Ohioans are generous , and it is a natural instinct to want to help , based on the tremendous damage left by Hurricane Ian ,” Ohio Gov . Mike DeWine said . “ Florida has a system in place to accept donations , and it ’ s important that you be sure you ’ re donating to a legitimate charity that will use funds exactly as intended .”

The Volunteer Florida website at www . volunteerflorida . org / servingduring-disasters / offers the following methods for those who want to donate .

Cash

Cash is the most flexible and effective form of donation . To donate to the Florida Disaster Fund , visit the website at www . volunteerflorida . org or text DISASTER ($ 10 ) or DISASTER25 ($ 25 ) to 20222 .

Confirm

If not donating cash , confirm there is a legitimate need before collecting items and material donations . Volunteers also are encouraged to affiliate with established organizations and ensure they are needed before visiting impacted areas .

Connect

Volunteers are a critical part of a well-coordinated disaster-recovery effort . To volunteer , visit the website above and register on the volunteer database . Be patient and do not go to Florida on your own to help . Organizations will contact qualified volunteers as soon as possible .