Leadership Team
Dawn Palowski, Executive Director
Dawn was born and raised in Derby, Vermont. She joined OM Fisher Home, Inc. (d/b/a Westview Meadows & The Gary Residence) in January of 2004 as the Business Office Manager and became Executive Director in 2012. Walk into either one of the OM Fisher Home properties and you can feel the warmth that has been created from her passion for seniors. Dawn is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, and recently completed her certification to be a Best Friends™ Certified Master Trainer (BF-CMT). She is a member and the past president of the Montpelier Rotary Club and a member of the Vermont Health Care Association Board. Dawn currently lives in Montpelier. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her close friends, three children, and their significant others. Her most important and happiest pastime is spending time with her two grandchildren.
Lindsay Gerrish, BSN, RN – Resident Care Director
Lindsay grew up in Barre, Vermont. She attended Norwich University and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 2023. Lindsay was an LNA for 6 years at a nursing home prior to becoming a nurse and has always had a passion for working with geriatric patients. Lindsay currently lives in Barre with her fiancé, their son, and many pets! In her free time, Lindsay enjoys reading, going for walks, and painting.
Sarah S. Sadowsky, MSW, LICSW – Resident & Family Services Director
Sarah is originally from Connecticut but always knew she would move to Vermont and has lived here for almost 20 years. She attended graduate school at the University of Vermont for social work and has primarily focused on the areas of aging, disability, and healthcare in her career. She is licensed as a clinical social worker as well. Sarah lives locally with her family, which includes her husband, two daughters and a dog. Her family enjoys recreating outdoors as much as possible, specifically mountain biking, snowboarding/skiing and soccer. They also love camping, music and gardening.
Morganne McGuirk, Business Office Manager
Morganne is originally from Massachusetts, and moved to Vermont in August to be closer to family. She has loved settling into Montpelier with her basset hound, Monroe. Before joining OM Fisher Home, Inc., Morganne was a recruiter for a global logistics firm located in Cincinnati, OH. She first found her enjoyment working with the elderly population spending summers at her grandmother’s house, and is thrilled to be able to pursue her passion working with us! Morganne has always been active in community pursuits, and has coordinated events around the US in support of renewable energy, and youth voting initiatives. Morganne enjoys tennis, skiing, and watching sports in her free time.
Chuck Meeks, Maintenance Director
Charles (Chuck) Meeks was born in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Shortly after his birth, he and his family moved to Essex Junction, Vermont where he was raised. As a young man, Chuck spent several years in Alaska, moving back to Vermont when he was 26 years old. Since his return to Vermont, he has lived in Williamstown, Stowe, and currently resides in Montpelier with his wife, Diane. They have three children and a new grandson. Chuck has worked in the construction trades throughout Central Vermont and brings years of experience to his position of Maintenance Supervisor to O.M. Fisher Home, Inc. Chuck is responsible for all maintenance for both The Gary Residence and Westview Meadows. He was 2013 Maintenance Supervisor of the Year by Vermont Health Care Association. In addition to his expertise, you can always count on Chuck’s friendly demeanor and ready smile.
Chris MacIver, Executive Chef
Chris was born in Berlin Vermont. He grew up around central Vermont and Graduated from Harwood Union High school in 2001. Chris served in the United States Army from 2001-2005. While serving his country he completed two tours in Iraq. After his service he held different jobs around Vermont from plumbing to driving forklifts for GMCR. Unhappy in other jobs Chris decided it was time to do something he enjoyed instead of just working for a pay check. Chris’s heart is in cooking and that lead him to O.M. Fisher Home in 2017 to work as a cook in the Gary Residence kitchen. With a hard work ethic and a positive attitude Chris has risen to the position of Executive Chef of the Gary Residence on October 1st, 2021.
Bios and photos coming soon for the following team members:
Maria Duggan, Manager of The Gary Residence
