About Us

Mark Molnar is a seasoned entrepreneur and senior care advocate with a strong background in building and supporting mission-driven businesses. He began his career in investment analysis and equity sales, then transitioned to owning and operating several successful businesses, spanning urban education to corporate purchasing, before focusing his efforts on the senior market.

Mark purchased a Senior Care Authority franchise along with his wife (Mary) in 2018 and grew a successful team built on integrity and caring for seniors. In 2025, he joined the corporate team as President and Chief Operating Officer. Through his leadership at Senior Care Authority, Mark focuses on strategic growth, franchise support, and long-term value creation in the senior care space. He is known for combining practical business acumen with a people-first approach, ensuring that both families and advisors receive clear guidance, ethical support, and trusted resources during some of life’s most important transitions.

Diane Strunak has been an advocate for Seniors for most of her adult life. She has assisted with hands-on care and seeking solutions for aging grandparents, aunts/uncles, and most recently for an aging parent.

Diane has been a part of the senior living industry since 2008 and has held leadership positions at both the community and regional levels. Her experiences with some of the largest regional and national senior living companies bring vast knowledge of the options available to families to the Senior Care Authority Team. Diane is experienced not only in finding the best care solutions for families but also in navigating through the process of the VA benefits, Long Term Care insurance claims, and more. Prior to senior living, Diane worked in banking/mortgage lending at Citigroup/CitiMortgage, which has provided knowledge and experience with other senior living funding resources, such as reverse mortgages and/or bridge loans.

Diane was born/raised in Parma Heights and attended Notre Dame College. She has been married for 30+ years, enjoys visiting small towns and breweries throughout Ohio, and spending time with her 3 adult children, grandson, and 2 rescue pups!

Mike Nelson joins Senior Care Authority with 17 years of experience assisting families and professionals as they navigate lifestyle options for their loved ones or patients. Mike began his career in senior living prior to attending college at the University of Saint Francis in Joliet, IL, and has continued to work with seniors since 2006. He started out in dining services before moving into sales and marketing positions with leading national senior living providers (Brookdale & Life Care Centers of America). He has served seniors and families in Chicago and Colorado before moving to Northeast Ohio in 2016.

Mike is re-joining the industry after taking time off to be a caregiver for a family member. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and compassion for serving others allows him to be both an efficient and caring partner to families and healthcare professionals alike.

Mike is married to his wife of 4 years, Whitney. They welcomed their first child in August 2023.
In his free time, Mike enjoys playing competitive baseball and trying new recipes in the kitchen.

Sandra is an Occupational Therapy Assistant and Manager of Operations at Senior Care Authority with a long history of working with the aged population. Prior to becoming a therapy assistant, she worked with the Department of Job and Family Services as a case manager and worked as a private duty caregiver and office manager for a local Homecare Agency where she gained valuable insight into the senior population and their day-to-day barriers to maintaining their independence and aging with dignity.

Sandra has been a caregiver and advocate both personally and professionally. Her background and experience in homecare, skilled nursing, and assisted living provides a unique perspective. She has witnessed clients, patients, and their families struggle with the decision to age in place or transition to a safe, secure location where additional care is provided. Her goal is to advocate and reassure seniors and their families through the process and assist with a smooth transition.

When Sandra isn’t working, she enjoys hiking and kayaking. She makes her home in Strongsville with her husband Rob, their 3 children, and 2 fur babies, Pippa and Penelope. She also enjoys gardening with the goal of attracting various Ohio birds. Her family looks forward to their yearly vacation to beautiful Cherry Grove, South Carolina.

Lisa comes to SCA with a varied background, personal and professional. She was born and raised in Parma Heights, Ohio, and attended Cleveland State University, where she graduated with a Teaching degree. Lisa taught as a Catholic grade school teacher for 11.5 years. One day, she faced a family crisis that changed her path. Lisa became a very involved caregiver for her parents while raising three children and maintaining her own household. She experienced the ups and downs of healthcare and aging for over twelve years while dealing with the medical and emotional issues of her mom and dad. Lisa has a heart for seniors and wants to help guide and advocate for them and all of the changes their families may face.