River City 6: Kathy Boroff
Conveniently located between 120th and 132nd Streets just north of Dodge Street, Remington Heights (www.remingtonheightsretirement.com) is a Premier Independent and Assisted Living Community that has been serving those ages 55+ for over 30 years. Kathy Boroff is the Executive Director of Remington Heights.
How did you get started in the business? – I started at Remington Heights in 2002 as the RN and Director of Healthcare. In 2013 I left to pursue other ventures, but retuned in 2014. It was like coming home.
What is the biggest challenge you’ve faced professionally? – Currently, the biggest challenge would be the 9.5 million dollar renovation taking place. The outcome will be absolutely amazing so it is worth the time and effort it takes to get this complete renovation accomplished!
What has been your most important achievement professionally? – Having been a Registered Nurse for over 25 years and then taking the position of the Executive Director a year ago.
Tell us a little about your family. – My husband Bob Boroff and I have a blended family of 9 children and 15 grandchildren, with a 16th due to enter this world in August! We are very proud of their many accomplishments they have achieved in their lives.
What do you see as one of the biggest turning points in your life? – Marrying my husband Bob.
What is your favorite thing to do on a day off? – Go camping!
What is the most unique or interesting thing about you that most people probably don’t know? – That I have traveled to many places outside of the continental Unites States such as the Virgin Islands, Germany, Italy, Paris France, London England, Belgium, and the Bahamas.
What are you the most proud of? – The staff at Remington Heights. They are so dedicated and care so much about the residents that live here and treat them like family. In fact, we have many dedicated staff members who have been with us for over 10 and even 15 years!
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? – Family first.
If you had a theme song, what would it be? – “Happy” by Pharrell Williams.
If you could have a super power, what would it be? – To take away people’s pain and suffering.
Which talent would you most like to have? – To be able to play the guitar and piano fluently.
If you could choose any other profession to be successful in, what would it be? – I always aspired to be a physician, probably in pediatrics.
What local non-profit organization(s) are you passionate about or involved with, and are there any special reasons why? – The Food Bank because there are so many hungry children in the world and in our own community. So many people throw away food away every day, yet 1 in 6 children face hunger every day and 49 million Americas struggle to put food on the table.
What is your favorite movie? – Field of Dreams
What is your favorite TV show? – Anything on HGTV.
What is your favorite local restaurant? – Olive Garden or any place with Italian food.
If you could have dinner with one famous person from the past or present, who would it be? – John F. Kennedy.
If our readers would like to contact you, how should they do so? – Email me at kjboroff@centurypa.com or call (402) 493-5807.
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