Episode 5: Administrators in the Hot Seat

In this episode of Toothpaste Talk, we sit down with Dave to talk about the path that took him from growing up in Bone Gap, Illinois, to serving in the Army, building a career in long-term care, and eventually becoming part of the Crest team.Dave shares stories from his life, some of the projects he’s taken on across our homes through maintenance, and why he loves bringing the Crest Q food truck out to celebrate our staff. We also get into a few stories you probably haven’t heard before, including the story behind his Crest tattoo.It’s a fun conversation about service, hard work, the people behind the scenes, and what makes Dave such a memorable part of Crest.

For this episode of Toothpaste Talk, we recorded live from our administrator dinner at Bella Milano in celebration of Long-Term Care Administrators Week.Shully put our Crest administrators in the hot seat with a wheel full of questions about leadership, their teams, their residents, and life inside their homes. There were plenty of laughs, a few unexpected answers, and some really meaningful stories that show why this work matters so much.Get to know the people behind our Crest homes in this fun and heartfelt episode.

Join us as we celebrate some of the amazing people who help make our buildings more than just facilities, but places our residents truly call home. In this episode, we sit down with employee winners from Nature Trail Health and Rehabilitation Center and Highland Health Care Center to hear their stories, experiences, and what makes their teams so special.

We are kicking off 2026 with a look at what is ahead and some exciting things happening for our facilities. While this episode did not come without a few technical hiccups, because what is a new year without a little chaos, everything came together in the end. A small portion of Carol Williams’ audio was unfortunately cut, but her insights and perspective still shine, and the conversation turned out great overall.In this episode, we talk about the new year, what we are looking forward to in 2026, and the exciting plans we have in motion across our facilities. It is a forward looking, upbeat conversation that sets the tone for the year ahead.Crest Kitchen Cookbook Reminder!!We are inviting everyone to be part of our Crest Kitchen Cookbook. If you have a favorite recipe you would love to share, we would love to include it.Submit your recipe here:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScEgI3yjRpNkDdyzVeT7U7cmH87VKIOzfyyM3HeqNkCa34SHw/viewformThanks for listening as we step into an exciting new year together.

From problem-solver to powerhouse leader, in this episode, we explore how Eric Clark keeps Crest running smoothly and why he truly earns the title “man of many hats.

In the first episode of Toothpaste Talk, host Morgan Godt sits down with Crest President Shully Lichtman to share the story of how Crest Healthcare began, the vision behind it, and where we’re headed next. Tune in to hear about the purpose of this podcast and what you can expect in future episodes!