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, Assistant 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

Julia Schramek RN, LNHA, Team Recruiter & Nurse Aide Training Program Instructor

Julia has been a member of the Hope Health team since 2011. She began her career at Hope as a Staff RN and has served in the roles of RN Manager at Hope Senior, Hope Health Wound Care Nurse, MDS Coordinator and Nursing Home Administrator. Her current roles at Hope include HR/Team Recruitment and Nurse Aide Training Program Instructor. Julia’s background in nursing and her various roles at Hope give her a unique perspective in meeting the needs of our residents and team.

Jennifer Feucht, Hope Senior Living Manager

Brittany Huss, Admission Coordinator / Scheduling

Amber Weyer, Director of Social Services

Amber graduated from Marian University of Fond du Lac in 2015 with a Bachelors degree in Social Work with a focus of psychology. She spent her college years as the Treasurer of the Student Social Work Association and was very involved with community organizations such as NAMI Fond du Lac and the Aging and Disability Resource Center. Amber has dedicated her career to those individuals and families in need in her community. She joined Hope in May of 2022 and continues to make a difference to those in need.

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!