Justin Trodahl – Owner

Tiffin House Owner, Justin Trodahl, built his first Tiffin House in Georgetown, Texas in 2009. He worked as a Director of Rehabilitation in several Nursing homes across the State of Texas between 1997-2005 and felt in his heart the Alzheimer’s and dementia residents in these settings were underserved. Inspired by the highly successful model his Mother had developed in Centralia Washington, Justin decided to expand the Tiffin House to Texas. He had over a decade of experience working with the elderly in his mother’s Tiffin Houses and used those ideas, coupled with his own unique experiences, to come up with the Quality of Life Program that Tiffin House uses to improve the residents’ lives. The Home setting of Tiffin House is like no other and this is evident from reading the testimonials of residents’ families.  The Tiffin House difference is simply unmatched. 

Justin is a highly active owner taking his residents out to dinners, dancing, and many other activities. Justin also works around the home and encourages his residents to be involved. Don’t be surprised to visit the home and see Justin working in the yard and one of the residents helping. Justin encourages his staff members to allow residents to help with chores and it is common to see them helping fold clothes, sweeping the kitchen and doing dishes. Justin wants to add value to each resident’s life. He also personally trains his staff on caring for Alzheimer’s and Dementia residents. He also conducts this same training at the Days Gone By Series with Deanna (see Education Link) in Sun City for those interested in attending.

Justin is a Combat Veteran of the Iraqi War (2006-2007), were he flew AH-64 Apache helicopters during the ‘Surge’ in support of US ground forces. He is currently a Major in the Texas Army National Guard. He has been in the service since 1992.

Justin received his Occupational Therapy degree from the US Army Health Science Center in 1994. He then graduated from Texas A&M University in 1999 with a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a heavy emphasis on Biology and Anatomy and Physiology. In 2003 Justin received his Masters in Business from the University of Oklahoma.

Mary Meoli Johnson, R.N – Nursing Care Director

Mary Meoli Johnson R.N. is the Nursing Care Director for Tiffin House. Mary brings over 30 years nursing experience in multiple disciplines. She became a nurse to fulfill her passion for caring for the elderly. Mary moved to Texas from Minnesota in 1985 and has been actively involved volunteering in the surrounding communities. She has served on numerous community service boards as president and was elected to Austin’s PD’s Community Forum. She holds a B. A. and M.A. in Theological Studies and is certified as a Faith Community Nurse. She lives in Sun City with her husband Dean and dog Jordan.

Deanna Lueckenotte, LBSW, CALM, LNFA – Educator and Marketer

Deanna is a Staff and Family educator for Tiffin House as well as a Marketer.  She is the premier Alzheimer’s advocate and educator in Central Texas, and well-known author of Alzheimer’s Days Gone By: For Those Caring For Their Loved Ones.  Deanna has been very active in the Central Texas area giving educational seminars for the Greater Chapter of Austin Alzheimer’s Association in the 17 counties they serve. Additionally, she offers an 8 hour Alzheimer’s CEU class for professionals seeking CEU hours as well as more information on Alzheimer’s.  During her years in healthcare she has obtained her Social Work license, Assisted Living license as well as her Licensed Nursing Facility Administrator.

Deanna views working with Alzheimer’s as a lifestyle.  She is wholly dedicated towards the Alzheimer’s cause and spends much of her free time volunteering with the Memory Walk, memory screenings as well as speaking at Alzheimer’s support groups, churches, VFW’s etc.

Julie Cramer - Resident Manager

Resident Manager, Julie Cramer, is a key member of the Tiffin House team.  She is a passionate leader, mentor, and devoted advocate for the Alzheimer’s population.  She believes firmly in the Tiffin House philosophy of maintaining dignity while ensuring unsurpassed quality of life for our residents. Julie shares in Justin’s love of the residents and his desire to offer them compassionate & personalized care.  She has been a corner stone to the growth of Tiffin House and its’ continued ability to meet all the residents’ needs at the highest level.  The many testimonials from families and friends of residents provide insight into the determination and love Julie has towards caring for residents and their loved ones.  Julie considers it a privilege to be a part of the Tiffin House team and looks forward to growing with us as we expand to offer our services to a larger portion of this underserved sector of our population.