Capitol Lakes

We’re excited to share that Lauren Sczepanski has stepped into her new role as HR Director at Capitol Lakes!

Lauren first joined Capitol Lakes as an intern and has since grown into a trusted leader in HR—known for her dedication to supporting employees and creating a positive workplace culture. From onboarding new hires to helping team members navigate benefits, growth, and career paths, Lauren has always been passionate about setting people up for success.

“I really enjoy being a go-to resource for employees—helping them feel supported and confident in their roles,” Lauren says.

Now, as HR Director, she’s excited to continue building strong teams and fostering the supportive, community-focused environment that makes Capitol Lakes so special.

Outside of work, Lauren enjoys spending time with friends and family, practicing yoga, and getting out on the lakes in the summer—with her fiancé and their lab, Winnie. 🐾

Please join us in congratulating Lauren on this exciting next chapter!

In honor of Older Americans Month, we’re continuing to celebrate the remarkable residents who make Capitol Lakes such a special community. Today, we’re proud to recognize Gloria and Ron, whose lives reflect a deep commitment to service, innovation, and caring for others.

Gloria built a remarkable career in nursing, specializing in cardiology and later leading an intensive care unit. Beyond her work in healthcare, she founded a garden design business, lectured at the Chicago Botanic Garden, and dedicated herself to therapy dog work. With their golden retriever Amos, she helped children build confidence in reading—an effort honored with a commemorative statue. She continues that legacy today with Libby, whose visits bring joy to residents and staff.

Ron’s contributions to medicine are equally meaningful. As a cardiologist, he helped pioneer an early paramedic program and founded a cardiac rehabilitation clinic, creating spaces where patients could heal together. His dedication fostered not just care, but a true sense of community among those he served.

Together, Gloria and Ron have always been guided by a strong sense of community—something they continue to bring to life each day at Capitol Lakes. Gloria and Ron truly reflect the spirit of Older Americans Month, and we are so lucky to have them as part of our Capitol Lakes community!

Great dining starts with great leadership! 👨‍🍳 Meet Cecil McGrew, our Dining Services Director at Capitol Lakes, and the first spotlight as we celebrate the talented team behind our exceptional dining experiences.

For the past 2.5 years, Cecil has brought passion and teamwork to our community, sharing, “What I love most is working together to provide great dining experiences for our residents and their loved ones.” When it comes to food, Cecil is open to anything delicious—but Japanese cuisine is his top pick! Outside the kitchen, you’ll find him on the softball field or cheering on his kids as a proud soccer dad.

Thank you, Cecil, for your leadership and commitment to making every meal special at Capitol Lakes. Stay tuned as we introduce more of the amazing leadership behind our dining program🍽️