Your Dedicated Team At Hershey

Service Through Friendship

We are dedicated to providing the highest level of care through our well-trained, competent staff in our homelike, relationship-focused atmosphere. We encourage everyone at Columbia Cottage Hershey to foster close relationships with those around them, and that starts with getting to know some of our friendly staff.

Columbia Cottage Team Members

Our team knows that a friendly smile from a familiar face goes a long way, so we spend extra time getting to know you personally. With our team-centered mentality, each Caregiver here gets to know who you are, your preferences, and how we can best meet your care needs. We believe there is true joy in serving others, and we are honored to serve you. Get to know some of the quality people you will meet at Columbia Cottage Hershey by reading their short bios below.

Bruce Rogers

Columbia Cottage Hershey Managing Director

Bruce has worked in the senior industry for approximately 20 years. He has been involved in several different areas in senior care. He holds a BS in Sociology.

Bruce is a servant leader; a leader who prioritizes the needs of their team members and the community first, fostering their growth and development to achieve organizational goals. This approach emphasizes empathy, listening, and stewardship over traditional, power-focused leadership, with the goal of building a more collaborative and high-performing environment where people feel valued. He is eager to bring his experience to the Cottage and work collaboratively with the residents and families.

He was raised and born in upstate New York and moved to Pennsylvania in 2021. He enjoys fine dining, hiking, traveling with his spouse and is a home improvement guy.

Julian Staub, LPN

Columbia Cottage Hershey Resident Services Director

Julian Staub serves as the Resident Services Director at Columbia Cottage Hershey, bringing over eight years of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse and a strong background in healthcare leadership. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Management and is licensed as both a Personal Care Administrator and an Assisted Living Administrator. Having lived in South Central Pennsylvania for nearly 20 years, Julian is proud to serve the community he calls home. His approach to leadership emphasizes teamwork, communication, and compassion—ensuring residents receive exceptional, individualized care in a warm and supportive environment.

Devon Ban

Columbia Cottage Hershey Community Relations Manager

Devon joined Columbia Cottage in 2025, but has been happily serving seniors and their families in the greater Harrisburg area since January, 2021. Before this time however, she was working with a different group of seniors and their families: those in high school seeking enrollment in college as an admissions counselor. This unique professional experience has made her keenly empathetic to those making major life decisions and she seeks every opportunity to be a resource to families navigating the senior living space. Proudly holding degrees from Penn State University and a Master’s degree in Theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary, Devon is passionate about learning and takes time to educate her clients, create personalized experiences for understanding and makes sure they feel empowered to make the best decisions for themselves.

Sharon Jurell

Food Services Director

Sharon, our Food Services Director, has been employed with Columbia Cottage for 14 Years. She is a life-long resident of this area and, as a local, appreciates residents’ preference for Pennsylvania Dutch cuisine. Resident favorites include Sharon’s homemade crab cakes and macaroni and cheese. Sharon also enjoys baking, and she has often prepared cakes for others outside the Cottage. Her chocolate cake with peanut butter icing is a top request.

Renee Thornton

Administrative Assistant

Renee Thornton has been working in healthcare for 24 years, starting her career as a CNA serving residents with dementia in a small community in upstate New York. Her passion for person centered care led her to wanting to create memorable experiences for residents through activities and life enrichment. She changed her career path and has never looked back! Nothing is more rewarding to Renee than hearing residents laugh and watching the joy her work brings to residents and their families. She seeks to provide not only group experiences, but one-on-one times with residents as well. Renee is also instrumental in providing fun for the staff at Columbia Cottage Hershey and awareness of our work in the greater Hershey community as well. When she’s not busy planning creative activities for residents, Renee enjoys spending quality time with her family and conquering reading challenges she sets for herself each year!

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