Meet some of the fantastic members of our team here at Sunrise of Shelby Township, MI. Our Coordinator Team has a combined 72 years of service at Sunrise Senior Living.

Mark Bunk—Team Member Since 2013

Executive Director

Mark has been taking care of seniors for more than 22 years and has worked in both the assisted living and skilled care settings.  He has been with our team at Sunrise of Shelby Township since 2013 and loves that he is able to care for residents in the community where he lives.  His number one priority is ensuring the residents of Sunrise have a great and meaningful experience every day. 

When he’s not at Sunrise, Mark loves spending time with his wife and two daughters and enjoys being outdoors.  

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Maureen Jerolamon—Team Member Since 2006

Director of Sales

Maureen joined the Sunrise team prior to the community opening in early 2006. She loves meeting with families and showing them how Sunrise can be the solution for their loved one’s needs.  Maureen feels that, many times, learning about all that Sunrise has to offer during a personalized visit can ease families’ difficult care decisions.

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Kathy McDonagh—Team Member Since 2006

Business Office Coordinator

Kathy has been working with seniors for 14 years and joined the Sunrise team just prior to the community opening in early 2006. She began as the activities & volunteer coordinator but after three years, decided to return to her business roots, and changed positions. Kathy is an Army veteran, with an extensive background in sales and cost estimation.

Trusting in the quality and value of Sunrise, Kathy moved her parents into Sunrise in 2016, a decision the whole family applauds. In fact, Sunrise has been in the family since 2009, when her son, Jacob, joined the team.

Kathy enjoys making music with friends, shooting at the range with her husband, and paranormal investigating. 

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Rhonda Diamond—Team Member Since 2010

Activities & Volunteer Coordinator

Rhonda has been with Sunrise since 2010 and has enjoyed every minute of her journey. As job coach for Michigan Sunrise communities, she truly enjoys being a mentor for other Activity Volunteer Coordinators. 

Rhonda has a very adventurous side to her and enjoys spontaneous road trips, exploring new places, and visiting history museums. She is honored to be serving our residents alongside her team. 

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Tony Aiuto—Team Member Since 2016

Dining Services Coordinator

Tony has been with Sunrise since 2016 and loves it! He obtained his Culinary Arts Degree at Macomb Community College in 1999. While there, he studied abroad in France and did his externship at Walt Disney World in Orlando, FL. 

In his free time, Tony works with a local animal rescue and fosters dogs from time to time along with taking care of his own dogs.

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Paul LaBelle—Team Member Since 2014

Maintenance Coordinator

Paul has been with Sunrise since 2014 and wishes he had found us earlier. He really enjoys the interaction with the residents and his fellow teammates. 

Paul moved to Colorado for 18 years when he was 21 and raised two wonderful children before coming back to Michigan. He is happily married and enjoys hunting, fishing, and camping. 

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Nichole Reid—Team Member Since 2009

Reminiscence Coordinator

Nichole Reid started with Sunrise in 2010 as a Care Manager and worked hard to advance her way up to the Reminiscence Coordinator position. She makes it her number one priority to ensure our seniors enjoy every day. 

Nichole grew up in Michigan and received her Bachelor’s degree from Oakland University. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her husband and two dogs (German Sheppard and Golden Retriever).

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Karen Pleaugh—Team Member Since 2009

Assisted Living Coordinator

Karen Pleaugh started with Sunrise in 2010 as a Care Manager. In 2017, Karen successfully completed our Management Training Program and was promoted to Assisted Living Coordinator. Karen understands our mission and lives it every day. 

When Karen is not at work, she enjoys going to concerts, musicals, gardening and spending time with family and friends.

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Jessica Staley - Team Member Since 2016

Resident Care Director 

"Jessica has been working in senior care for the past five years. After becoming a Registered Nurse in May of 2016, she had no doubt that she wanted to continue working with seniors.
Jessica’s favorite part of working at Sunrise is the family atmosphere and getting to know each resident. She believes that it is so important to embrace what a resident is able to do and empower him or her to continue to do those things. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys exploring Michigan and watching movies with her husband."

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