Bill Taylor  

CEO, Nursing Home Administrator   

Bill started at BVLH in September 2004, prior to that he worked in Kansas for 19 years. He and wife Sonja have three children.  Bill feels the diversity of care here at Blue Valley allows us to meet the needs of our community.  Reach Bill at 402-768-3903 or email billt@bvlh.org    

Janelle Bruning, RN  

Director of Nursing  

Janelle has been at BVLH since March 2003.  Prior experience includes 20 years at Thayer County Health Services as well as a catering business.  Janelle and husband Doug live on a farm near Bruning and have two married daughters.  Janelle feels working with the staff and residents at BVLH has truly enriched her life. Janelle can be reached at 402-768-3904 or janelleb@bvlh.org    

Kathleen Philippi  

Social Services Director  

Kathleen has worked as a nurse in the area for many years and in long term care over 30 years.  After some time in catering, Kathleen joined BVLH in 2004.  She and husband Kurt have lived in Bruning their entire lives and with grown children are experiencing the joy of becoming grandparents. Call Kathleen at 402-768-3905 or email   

 kathleenp@bvlh.org    

Jeanne Budler    

Activities Director  

Jeanne has worked in the healthcare field for 34 years, the last 23 with BVLH.  That is a lot of bingo!  The diversity of her work keeps it fresh and challenging.  Jeanne enjoys working for our residents and their families. Jeanne lives in Hebron and especially enjoys spending time with her grandchildren. Reach Jeanne at 402-768-3906 or email jeanneb@bvlh.org.