Our Team

Mike Robbins found his passion for assisted living and memory care after being in the construction industry for several years. He first heard of The Gables when he was asked to build The Gables of Blackfoot in 2008. In early 2010, he was approached by The Gables about working for them, and accepted, knowing this was a great opportunity to do something meaningful in the lives of others. Being able to combine his passion for construction and development and being involved in this precious part of people’s lives became a rewarding and passionate career.

Mike is very passionate about ensuring the highest quality of care at The Gables and helping to provide residents the best quality of life possible. He says, “There is nothing more rewarding in this life than knowing the residents in The Gables are taken care of the way I would want to be taken care of, and being able to do so in such a beautiful and comfortable environment.”

Dave Willits worked in retail management for 10 years certain that it would be his lifelong career. However, things came to a head in 2011 and he had a decision to make. Dave shares, “I knew if I was ever going back to school, there was no better time to do so. Fast forward five years and I have a degree in Health Administration from BYU-Idaho! I’ve worked as the Gables Office Manager since April 2016 and it has challenged me in ways, I never thought possible! The people I get to work and converse with each day are all fantastic! Never in my life did I think I would work in the field of Senior Care but here I am with a new career and I love it!”

Growing up Tierra always had a passion for taking care of people. This played a role in her desire to start her career in the senior living industry in 2012. She started as a caregiver and worked her way up to eventually become the director of a memory care community. Caring for those with dementia/Alzheimer’s holds a very special place in her heart. Tierra relocated to Idaho in 2020, where she joined The Gables family and transitioned out of being in a community into her role as the Community Relations Director. She enjoys making genuine connections with people as they navigate finding a new home for themselves or a loved one.

When Tierra isn't working you can find her at home hanging out with her dogs or out and about with her friends - and she will always jump at the opportunity to visit her family back home. Since moving to Idaho, Tierra has found a new appreciation for hiking, fishing, hunting, and kayaking.

Casie Oliver joined The Gables in 2008. She began her career working as a caregiver. This is when she fell in love with the elderly and her passion to serve seniors began. Casie took a hiatus from caregiving to go to work in a physician’s office for a couple of years. She never could get Gables off of her mind. She enjoyed working with the elderly patients when they would come into the doctor’s office, but it just wasn’t the same. A series of events took place that led Casie back to The Gables, and once again she felt at home. She has since furthered her career by obtaining her Administrator’s license and becoming an Administrator.

Casie is passionate about providing great care and making sure that her residents are getting the love and care they deserve. Casie considers all those involved with The Gables family. She sincerely loves and appreciates her residents and their families, her amazing team of caregivers, and the community volunteers that are all involved in her building. Casie enjoys her
time with the residents and the many things she learns from them. She shares that, “Each and every one of my residents have a special place in my heart. Every other job that I’ve ever had has felt like just that. A job. Working at The Gables feels like an opportunity to serve others daily.”

Desiree “Desi” Richards has been a dedicated member of The Gables Senior Living team since 2016 and currently serves as an Operations Specialist and Senior Advisor. Known for her contagious love for life, creativity, and strong work ethic, Desi brings energy, innovation, and compassion to everything she does.

Desi’s leadership journey began early, with management roles starting at the age of 16. Throughout her career, she has worn many hats and thrives on challenges, problem-solving, and helping teams develop thoughtful, effective solutions. She is a licensed Residential Care Administrator in the state of Idaho and has completed extensive training in dementia care.

She has a deep passion for working with individuals living with dementia and is especially skilled in developing communication plans, also known as behavior management plans. Desi enjoys educating others and sharing her knowledge with caregivers, nurses, administrators, families, and residents to improve quality of life and strengthen care outcomes.

Beyond her work at The Gables, Desi has a long history of community involvement. She helped start the EISF Sugar Art Show, participates in the Kiwanis Club of Shelley, contributes to the Idaho Spud Day Committee, and stays engaged with local Chambers of Commerce.

When reflecting on her many accomplishments, Desi shares that serving aging communities is among her greatest joys. She loves working alongside care teams and families to ensure residents receive compassionate, dignified, and person-centered care.

Quinn Oliver joined The Gables in 2014 as the Maintenance Director for our Idaho locations. Quinn is not your typical Maintenance Director. He is well known for his positive attitude, friendly personality, and always going the extra mile to help keep our homes beautiful and safe. Quinn takes the time to visit with our residents and get to know them and their families as he travels from one location to the next. He truly cares for the residents and wants them to feel at home, safe, and loved.

Quinn shares, “I want to express how much The Gables means to me and my family. About 7 years ago I suffered a neck injury that left me unable to work full-time. This was a very difficult, life changing experience for me as I am one who likes to stay busy working. Maintenance is something that I have always loved to do. Two years ago, Gables gave me an opportunity to go back to work. They allowed me to work a few hours a week to start, until I was able to work more hours. Working for The Gables is not just a job. It is much more to me. It’s an opportunity to serve our residents. Some of them even have me on speed dial! I feel that between our residents, their families, and all The Gables’ staff, we are a family. It is a blessing to work for The Gables.”

CheriDawn relocated to Blackfoot, Idaho, from southeastern Montana, after marrying her husband (of 15+ years). With 7 beautiful grandchildren who she adores … right next to her 3 dogs, 7 horses, and 10 calves! (But the kids have the edge.)

Her diversified career has taken CheriDawn through 25+ years in Administration, Marketing, and Human Resources. She feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to work in many different countries, but maintains that she likes it right here the best! She has worked hard at building strong relationships by listening and actually caring what people involved have to say. This level of work ethic and character has allowed her to be successful in various professions throughout life.

Most recently venturing into the Healthcare industry, she began working with Home Health and Hospice and Assisted Living Retirement Communities, including working with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease patients. To contribute to a resident’s sense of security and their health and happiness is, as she puts it, “the greatest possible reward for as an Administrator.” CheriDawn believes that honesty, integrity, and “doing the right thing” are key for life in general. Personally, she enjoys cultivating a business and mentoring open-minded employees, believing that employees who are well-trained build confidence throughout the facility, leading to a happier environment overall.

Heidi Olsen started her healthcare career in 1995 when she obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree. She worked for a Podiatrist and Home Health for a short period of time before getting married. Shortly after getting married, she and her husband moved numerous times before settling back in Blackfoot in 2006.

She was blessed to be able to stay at home and raise their 3 children up until the time they were all in school. She was able to get back into the nursing profession doing Hospice on a part-time basis for about 5 years. During this time, she spent many hours in the Gables facilities taking care of patients that resided in these facilities. This is when she developed a love for the Gables because of the loving atmosphere felt upon entering the doors.

She then went to work as a back-office nurse for a General/Bariatric Surgeon for about 3 years. At that time, her in-laws moved in with them, so she quit her full-time job to stay home and assist them. During those 4 ½ years, she worked part-time as a facility nurse for some Assisted Living Facilities in the valley, which later included both Gables’ facilities in Blackfoot and Pocatello.

At the end of July 2019, she was asked to take over The Blackfoot II facility as the Administrator. she says, she has people ask her all the time if she misses “nursing”. However, she feels she has the best of both worlds. She has always loved doing office work, so now has the opportunity to be in the office as well as still being involved in each Resident’s healthcare decisions.

She absolutely loves each and every Resident and the joy and happiness they bring to her. She loves being able to show them love and compassion and to comfort them when they are having a bad day. She says she is truly blessed to be part of the Gables family, and most importantly the life lessons she learns each and every day from Residents.

Jen has been in healthcare since 2016. She actually took a job as a caregiver by accident! But she has never looked back, and it has turned out to be one of the best things she could have done.

She took a small break to have her first daughter in 2018. In 2020 she found herself back at The Gables of Idaho Falls as a caregiver/med tech. Shortly after returning, she became a coordinator – then the Assistant Administrator – and in 2021 she took over as the community Administrator.

Jen has always had a passion for caring for others – she loves how rewarding it is to be able to help people from all different walks of life. She absolutely loves the number of people she has the privilege to meet – this includes residents, family members, and staff.

Jen is very competitive and enjoys playing sports. She looks forward to playing volleyball frequently with friends and on competitive leagues. She enjoys spending time with her three little girls and husband. She grew up doing wedding cakes with her mom and still loves to bake! She enjoys gardening and just being outside.

Joyce started her career in the senior living industry as a CNA just over 12 years ago. From there she went on to managing In-Home Heath Care where she obtained her Administration License. Joyce returned to college in the pursuit of becoming a teacher – but after a conversation with a friend it became clear that Joyce’s calling was in senior care. She shifted her path to the nursing program and was beyond happy she made the change!

Joyce was raised in Arbon Valley and American Falls – she is a mother of four grown children and has eight grandchildren! Joyce also has two furry friends, her Pomeranians – Ernie and Missy.

She loves surrounding herself with people – having conversations with them, deep thinking, and creating solutions to problems. Joyce also has a profound love and appreciation for music – as she says, “music speaks to the soul”. She is the Worship Leader of Music at her church and can also be found singing with the American Falls Sharps Community Choir. But her hobbies don’t stop at music! Joyce has spent time at the local theatre as an actress and as the Director of Costume Design – she is an avid volunteer with the American Falls Rotary and the Philanthropic Education Organization. And to top it off, her love of baseball lead her to become a little league baseball coach (she has since hung up her baseball hat)! During the summer months she is a 4-H leader – teaching dog obedience and showmanship, which she has over 15 years of experience in. Joyce enjoys helping others, having a good laugh, a passion for great food, traveling, and being a country farm girl.

Joyce joined The Gables family in 2022 and takes great pride in her work and being a person of her word.

Kayla was born in Southeast Idaho and has stayed local to the Pocatello area her entire life. She graduated from Marsh Valley High in 2017 and immediately pursued a Health Care Administration degree at ISU where she graduated in 2020. Kayla is married and has one daughter and three fur babies.

Her passion for caring for those with memory impairment originates from her own personal experiences. Kayla feels that each of her residents quickly becomes an extended part of her family. She enjoys hearing stories about their lives – from their accomplishments, experiences, hard times, and their families. Hearing all their knowledge and wisdom will never get old!

When Kayla is not at The Gables you can most likely find her outdoors with her family! They enjoy camping, riding horses, hunting, seeing new places on their snowmobiles and their side by sides. They are also very much into participating in rodeos!

Hagin was born in Pocatello and raised between Challis and Shelley, Idaho, before graduating from Shelley High School. Growing up in small communities gave her a deep appreciation for the relationships and sense of belonging that make a place feel like home, something she is excited to bring to The Gables of Shelley.

Hagin attended the University of Montana Western before completing training in esthetics and medical aesthetics in Montana and Arizona. Her first experience in assisted living came at Discovery Care in Salmon, where she received her Assistance with Medications certification through Idaho State University and worked as a Med Tech and later as a Nurse Assistant. It was there that she discovered how much she loved caring for older adults and building relationships with the residents, many of whom she still remembers fondly. Her career later led her into business management, where she spent more than seven years in accounting and office operations, including five years managing the Pocatello location of a local towing company. That experience strengthened her skills in leadership, communication, and problem solving.

Caring for older adults has remained close to Hagin’s heart throughout her life. While in college, she regularly volunteered at an assisted living community, and she has had the privilege of caring for both her great grandfather near the end of his life and her great grandmother after she moved to Shelley to be closer to family. These experiences ultimately led Hagin back to senior care and a career where she could find purpose in caring for others.

As Administrator, Hagin looks forward to building meaningful relationships with residents, families, staff, and the Shelley community. She wants The Gables to be a place where residents feel at home and valued; families feel confident their loved ones are genuinely cared for, and staff feel seen, heard, respected, and appreciated.

Outside of The Gables, Hagin loves spending time with her husband, Coltyn, their two dogs, Remi and Dizzy, and her horse, Buddy. She enjoys traveling, camping, rodeos, concerts, riding motorcycles, reading, and just about anything involving animals. Those who know her from Challis may know her better as “Blu,” the nickname her dad gave her growing up.

Hagin is grateful for the opportunity to bring her leadership experience and love of caring for others together at The Gables and looks forward to making it a place where residents, families, and staff truly feel at home.
I went to Teton High School and following graduation, I then pursued a college degree at BYU-Idaho. There I met my husband (a Blackfoot native) and graduated in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in Marriage and Family Studies. While obtaining that degree, I dove into the world of healthcare and worked in different nursing homes. This is where I found my true passion and found some of my best friends to be the elderly residents under my care.
In early 2021 we welcomed our first daughter and then moved to Northern Minnesota where my husband worked for Polaris for two years. There we explored Canada, enjoyed riding Polaris vehicles, fishing in some of the greatest lakes, and welcomed our second daughter. In 2024 we moved back to Idaho to be closer to family and to let my husband start a small automotive repair shop. We have loved being back in the area and raising our children where we have so many fun memories.

I am an old soul at heart and find joy in living a simple life. My family loves to go camping, visit historical sites and national parks, watch old musicals, and going on road trips. Laura Ingalls Wilder is my childhood role model, John Denver is my favorite singer, and The Sound of Music is my favorite movie. If I am not at work, you can find me making homemade meals, playing with my children, riding our four-wheelers in the mountains, or hitting up antique stores!

Sarah Withrow Clements is an In-Home Care Manager and Medicaid Specialist who is deeply passionate about providing compassionate, dependable care to individuals and families in their own homes. She is dedicated to supporting people through all stages of care, helping them navigate services with clarity, dignity, and confidence.

Sarah finds purpose in building trusting, supportive relationships and takes pride in delivering quality, person-centered care that truly makes a difference in daily life. Helping others comes naturally to her, and she approaches her work with empathy, reliability, and a genuine desire to serve.

Outside of work, Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and connecting with nature through camping, hiking, and photography — activities that help her stay grounded and present. She is also committed to lifelong learning and is currently working toward earning her RN to further expand her ability to serve others in the healthcare field.

Celena Call is a dedicated professional specializing in home care admissions and quality assurance. She holds a bachelor's degree in health care administration and brings a strong commitment to compliance, accuracy, and patient‑centered care. Through meticulous review processes and effective collaboration, Celena supports high‑quality service delivery and helps ensure home care services meet both regulatory standards and the individual needs of those served.

Beyond her professional role, Celena has a genuine love for people and finds joy in building meaningful connections. She enjoys staying active through hiking, white water rafting, exercise, and travel, and has a deep appreciation for sunsets and the simple moments that bring gratitude and balance to life. Serving others is at the heart of who she is, and she considers her family one of her greatest blessings—especially her cherished role as a grandma.