Senior Leadership Team
Sholom’s Senior Leadership Team consists of Senior Management and the Administrators of each entity within Sholom. The Senior Leadership Team relies on the Board of Directors for guidance and support in the everyday operations of Sholom.
Jim Newbrough – Chief Executive Officer
Jim Newbrough was appointed CEO of Sholom in May 2024.
Jim Newbrough joined Sholom Community Alliance as Chief Executive Officer in Spring 2024. With over 30 years of experience in the healthcare and senior living sectors, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong commitment to creating environments where individuals are cared for with dignity and compassion.
Before joining Sholom, Jim served as the President and CEO of Menorah Park, where he led efforts to ensure the community had access to top-tier resources, expert advice, and comprehensive support services. He has held numerous executive leadership roles, including President of the Home Care Division for OhioHealth Corporation and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at Dublin Methodist Hospital. Additionally, Jim’s extensive background includes leadership positions at the Visiting Nurse Service & Affiliates in Akron, Ohio, the VNA of the Treasure Coast, and Bon Secours Home Health Services in Florida.
Jim’s leadership is grounded in his passion for transforming organizations to better serve their communities. Since joining Sholom, he has focused on understanding the needs of residents, families, and staff, ensuring that Sholom remains a place where individuals not only receive exceptional care but also thrive. His vision for Sholom is one of innovation, excellence, and fostering a deep sense of belonging for every person connected to the organization.
David Berryman – Chief Financial Officer
David R. Berryman joined Sholom in March 2016 and has over thirty years of broad-based financial experience.
After beginning his career in public accounting with KPMG LLP, he served in a variety of leadership positions with publicly traded companies based in Minneapolis. Prior to joining Sholom, Mr. Berryman served as a Vice President and Controller of a $5.2 billion segment of UnitedHealth Group. He has also held financial leadership roles at Ceridian Corporation, Fair Isaac Corporation and International Multifoods Corporation.
He is currently a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Financial Executives International. Mr. Berryman is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management.
Ann Thole – Chief Operating Officer
Ann has more than 20 years of experience working in the field of senior services with an emphasis on resident driven care and fiscal management as a social worker, Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and a housing leader in both the for-profit and not-for-profit settings. Ms. Thole has successfully achieved outcomes to meet financial and operational performance needs.
Prior to coming to Sholom, Ms. Thole worked locally with similar organizations where she was responsible for the operational success of skilled nursing and housing both independent settings and housing with services. Ms. Thole has directed and supported long-term care facilities and assisted living facilities, meeting corporate objectives for compliance, EBITDA, employee relations, utilization, accounts receivable, expenses, quality improvement, and census.
Katie Fregin – Shaller Family Sholom East Campus Administrator
Katie has been an integral part of the Sholom Family for over 10 years. She demonstrated her leadership skills as the Housing Director at Bentson Family Assisted Living community. Katie has had an unwavering commitment to the organization’s success which resulted in her recent promotion to the Campus Administrator of the Shaller Family Sholom East Campus.
Katie received her Master of Arts in Health Services Administration at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota and Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration/Management at Concordia University – St. Paul. Katie is actively involved in LeadingAge Minnesota.
Andrea Horvath – Ackerberg Family Sholom West Campus Administrator
Andrea Horvath OT, a long-time Sholom employee as Corporate Director of Rehabilitation, has accepted the responsibility of interim Campus Administrator. Andrea has taken on numerous special projects over her years at Sholom including reimbursement optimization, productivity targets, safety as well as procuring necessary person protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Andrea is a seasoned long term care professional who is currently in the process of acquiring her nursing home administrator’s license.
