Theresa Hays
Director of Operations
Theresa@hospeacehouse.org

Theresa joined Hospeace House in 2021 as a volunteer through the FLCC internship program and quickly found her calling in end-of-life care. Inspired by personal experiences with loved ones, she is passionate about supporting families during their most vulnerable moments. In 2022, she became Director of Operations, bringing with her a strong background in administrative support from Oracle and Paychex, along with experience in consumer education and customer service. A longtime Naples resident and active community member, Theresa also spent over a decade involved with BSA Naples Pack 40. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys photography, creative writing, exploring nature, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Nancy Bales
President

Nancy began volunteering at Hospeace House in 2022 and became an integral part of our Events Committee, helping to coordinate key fundraising efforts. In 2024, she joined the Board of Directors as Secretary and was nominated Board President in 2025. Nancy and her husband have lived in South Bristol for nearly 25 years. Prior to retiring in 2023, she built a career in healthcare, holding various leadership roles focused on technology and systems improvement.

Bob Brancato
Immediate Past President

Bob joined the Hospeace House Board September, 2018 and was its president for four years before stepping down in 2025. Prior to joining board, he worked with the HH Team to develop written procedures for the staff and volunteers to use in the every-day activities of the House, plus worked with the Board president to develop future strategies for the board. Bob started CSL Consultants over 25 years ago. The company's focus was on such areas as: organization development, strategic planning, leadership & interpersonal skills. Besides the business skills, he has a Master in Social Work degree from Syracuse University. He has served on several area Boards: Canandaigua Chamber of Commerce; Canandaigua Lake Watershed Association; and the Finger lakes Land Trust: plus others.

Robert Ostrander, MD
Vice President

Robert is the founding partner of Valley View Family Practice, in Rushville, NY. He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine, and is the Medical Director of the Rural Medical Scholars Program/RMED at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse. Robert served on the Governor's Rural Health Advisory Council for the New York State Department of Health.

Judy Manser
Treasurer

Judy joined the Hospeace House Board in 2023. She retired from a banking career in 2016 after almost 30 years. Experience included portfolio management, loan servicing, credit analysis and supervisory primarily in commercial real estate lending. She joined the Naples Rotary in the Spring of 2023. Judy and her husband have been living in the Naples area for 10+ years. She enjoys spending time with her family, her children and grandkids. She enjoys the beauty of this area and all four seasons. Some of her favorite things to do are travel, hiking, biking or just sitting at a camp fire with her family enjoying a glass of wine and making s’mores with the grandkids.

Kris Sauke
Secretary

Kris joined Hospeace House in 2024. Prior to joining the Board, Kris spent 36 years in education, first as a Special Education Teacher and then as an Administrator. The last 18 years of that journey were spent in Naples as the Director of Pupil Personnel and then Elementary Principal. This amazing school community became a second family to her. When retiring in June 2024, Kris was interested in volunteering in any capacity at Hospeace House. In an effort to give back to a community that gave so much to her over the years, she knew this was one of the places she wanted to dedicate her time to. Witnessing the support and care Hospeace House gave to the families of close friends and colleagues, she knew she wanted to pay this kindness forward as a volunteer. Kris was honored to join the Board of Directors in December. In addition to her educational experience in Naples, Kris is also a member of the Naples Rotary and serves on the Board of Managers for the Ontario County Children’s Foundation.

Janet Cowley, CPA.
Financial Advisor

Janet Cowley, CPA and Licensed Investment Advisor, owns and operates a consulting business advising individuals and small businesses on a broad array of tax, investment and operational issues. Over the last 30 years, Janet has served as a financial and management consultant for licensed home care agencies, skilled nursing facilities and as a CFO in the home care field. Janet holds a BS Degree in Accounting from St John Fisher College and is a Certified Public Accountant. Janet lives in South Bristol with her husband, Stephen and enjoys skiing, gardening, boating and traveling. She is committed to the local community and serves on the Board of Assessment Review in South Bristol as well as on the Board of the Hospeace House, Inc.

Kathie Dever, EdD, MS, RN

Kathleen joined the Hospeace House Board in 2014. She recently retired from the Wegmans School of Nursing at St. John Fisher University with the title of Emeritus Associate Professor, after 15 wonderful years teaching in the Undergraduate and RN to BS programs. Her teaching focus is Population and Community Health and she continues to teach, as adjunct faculty, for the RN to BS program. Previous experience included Administrator and Director of Clinical Services for local Licensed Home Care Agencies. Kathie enjoys family time (four grandsons), travel opportunities, golf and lake time.

Susan Dominick, RN

Sue is a licensed RN. She has acquired medical /surgical certification, Cardiac telemetry certification, ACLS certification and certification through NYS OPWDD for ID/DD Nursing. She has worked for such organizations as: Finger Lakes Visiting Nurse Service; Mary Cariola Center; plus, others. In 2021 Sue joined Naples Rotary Club and also began volunteering for resident care at the Hospeace House. She continues to be in awe of the generosity and benevolence of the Naples community, and especially the dedication of those involved with Hospeace House.

Rev. Michael Bausch

Mike has been a Hospeace resident care volunteer since 2021 joining the Board in 2024. He has lived part time in the Naples since 1986 and full time since 2021. Mike is a retired priest of the Diocese of Rochester having served over 42 years in Catholic Charities administrative positions in Elmira and Rochester and pastor of parishes in Monroe County; he still assists in parishes on weekends. He has served on the Board of several charitable organizations on the local, state and national level; Mike holds a Master of Theology Degree from St. Bernard Seminary.