Our Team
Steven Kuranz, Owner/Executive Director
Steve has been the Executive Director responsible for the overall functioning of Hope Health & Rehabilitation Center since 2004. Steve is following in the footsteps of his father, Art Kuranz. Art founded the organization in 1968. Steve’s sister, Kim Kuranz Gallina, joined the family business in 1985 and then assumed ownership in 1990 after her father’s retirement. In addition to being the owner, she oversaw the facilities from 1985 through 2004, at which time Steve became a co-owner and assumed responsibility for the daily operations of the business. Steve is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator and serves on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Healthcare Association, the state’s premier organization advocating for the cause of nursing home residents. Steve is very proud to be continuing the Hope tradition of a family-owned and operated facility.
Henry Kuranz, Administrator
Henry graduated from Tulane University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and Spanish, specializing in early childhood language development. He spent his college years working as an ESL aide in New Orleans’ Recovery School district, as well as developing an adult ESL program for the Rosa F. Keller Library & Community Center in the city. Henry has shown a commitment to serving his community through volunteering at various LTC facilities in Milwaukee County, at the Milwaukee County Behavioral Health Division, and through the BSA where he earned his Eagle Scout certification in 2009. Henry followed his grandfather, aunts and father and joined the team at Hope Health and Rehab in 2017 as Business Office Manager before transitioning to administration in 2022
Lisa Wepking RN, AWCC, WCC, Director of Nursing Services
Lisa graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 2014 with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. She joined Hope Health & Rehabilitation in 2023 as the Infection Preventionist, before transitioning to the Director of Nursing role. She has been serving in healthcare since 2003, beginning her career as a Resident Assistant in a memory care community, where she spent nine years developing a strong foundation in dementia-focused care and resident advocacy. After earning her nursing license, Lisa gained experience across the continuum of post-acute and long-term care, serving in skilled rehabilitation, long-term care, and leadership roles including Unit Manager, MDS Coordinator, Infection Preventionist, Wound Care Nurse, and Admissions Nurse. She is Wound Care Certified (WCC), Advanced Wound Care Certified (AWCC), and Director of Nursing Services Certified (DNS-CT), reflecting her commitment to clinical excellence and regulatory leadership. She brings a deep passion for dementia care and advanced wound management, with a focus on fostering strong clinical teams and ensuring residents receive compassionate, evidence-based care that supports dignity and quality of life.
Justina Tony-Kotey RN, MDS Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing
Jennifer Feucht, Hope Senior Living Manager
Brittany Huss, Admission Coordinator / Scheduling
Eric Van Treeck Sr., Care Coordinator
Michelle Laird, Food & Nutrition Services Manager
Amy Schmid, Activity Director
Amy Schmid began her career at Hope in 1988 and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 20 years until taking over as Hope’s Activity Director in 2008. She holds an Activity Director Certification from the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals. Amy provides an astonishing amount of activities to our residents including musical entertainment, religious services, and Happy Hour!
Keri Scarpace LPN, Wound Care & Infection Prevention Nurse
