Administrative Team

Mr. Lile has served as President/CEO of Fairmount since July 1, 2008, and is responsible for the oversight of Fairmount’s administration and strategic planning in conjunction with the Board of Directors. Prior to accepting the position of President/CEO, Mr. Lile served as Fairmount’s Vice President of Health Services from May 2007.

A native of Texas, he is a graduate of Hesston College and holds a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration from Eastern Mennonite University. He is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator, and has served in the senior services field since 1991. His career included various positions including Social Services Director, Compliance Officer, Director Of Supportive Living, Executive Director and Vice President of a Home Health Agency.

Mr. Lile and his wife, Janette, are members of the Forest Hills Mennonite Church. He currently serves on numerous boards and enjoys spending time hiking, golfing and anything related to the outdoors.

Mr. Richard has been employed at Fairmount since 1989, serving in the roles of Assistant Administrator and later, Vice-President of Operations. He oversees the areas of Chaplaincy, Communications, Human Resources, Marketing/Admissions, Residential Living and Volunteers.

A resident of Talmage, Mr. Richard holds a B.A., Eastern Mennonite University, and a certificate in Long-Term Care Management, Illinois Central College. In addition, he holds a Nursing Home Administrator’s license and is a Certified Aging Services Professional.

Mrs. Driver joined Fairmount in 2023, serving as Vice President of Finance. In this position, she oversees all financial and business functions of the organization, including information technology, payables, and patient accounting.

A resident of Willow Street, Mrs. Driver holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Computer Information Systems from Eastern Mennonite University in Virginia. Outside of her work at Fairmount, she is very involved with Word of Grace Church, where her husband pastors.

Mrs. Kimmet joined Fairmount in 2021 as Assistant Director of Nursing before stepping into the role of Vice President of Health Services in 2025. In this position, she oversees all aspects of Fairmount’s Health Care and Personal Care operations, manages dining services, ensures HIPAA compliance, and directs Fairmount’s Corporate Compliance program.

With over 20 years of nursing experience, Mrs. Kimmet is passionate about long-term care. She holds a BSN and MSN from Eastern Mennonite University and earned her nursing home administrator license in August 2024.