Bode Hennegan– Founder & President
Bode Hennegan is the Founder and President of Life Managers & Associates, a Delaware Valley based firm dedicated to helping older adults live independently. Through hands-on administrative support, bill management, advocacy, and coordination, Bode and her team serve as a trusted partner to families navigating the complexities of aging.
A passionate advocate for independent aging, Bode brings both business expertise and compassion to her work. She holds an MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and a BS in Management from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist.
Bode has a longstanding commitment to professional leadership and collaboration. She previously served on the board of the Philadelphia chapter of the Financial Planning Association and the Montgomery County Estate Planning Council. She is an active member of the Philadelphia Estate Planning Council and the American Association of Daily Money Managers.
An avid runner who competes in multiple triathlons each season, Bode lives in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, with her husband. Together, they are the proud parents of four adult children.
Kim Burns – Lead Client Manager
Kim serves as a Lead Client Manager. Kim joined Life Managers in 2013 as a client manager, assisting clients with daily money management and administrative projects. As a Lead Client Manager, Kim is responsible for starting new client engagements and working with the other client managers to improve operations.
Kim brings decades of volunteer service to the organization. She was an active member of the Parents Association at Norwood Fontbonne Academy. Kim chaired fund raising events such as book sales, holiday wreath sales and an annual five-day basketball tournament.
Kim enjoys running, baking and spending time with her three adult children. Kim lives in Philadelphia with her husband.
Lori Cagnoli – Client Manager
Lori supports clients with daily lifestyle tasks and organizational projects. She loves to create personalized partnerships with her clients that promote wellbeing and result in a more stress-free lifestyle. Lori is compassionate, attentive and has an eye for detail.
Prior to joining Life Managers & Associates, Lori was an appraiser in the insurance industry and conducted reconstruction appraisals for high value homes. She specialized in identifying potential risks and minimizing their impacts.
In her spare time, Lori enjoys exercising, traveling and spending time outside. Lori lives in Ft. Washington with her husband, three children and the family’s dog.
Karen Casale – Client Manager
Karen, as a Client Manager, supports clients with bill paying, organizational projects, and utilizing resources to successfully age in place.
Prior to joining Life Managers, Karen worked as an administrative assistant for an Elder Law practice in New Jersey. She has a BA from Chestnut Hill College. Karen has also taken on many roles within her community and children’s schools as a chairperson, fundraiser, and activity coordinator.
Karen enjoys gourmet cooking, hiking, skiing, and travel. Most importantly, she enjoys spending time with her four children. Karen lives in Haddonfield, NJ with her husband of 25 years.
Kathryn Charlton – Organizer
Kathryn supports Life Managers & Associates’ clients with organization projects. She loves the challenge of restoring order to a disorganized space and finding new homes for client’s belongings that they no longer wish to keep. Her patience and nurturing disposition make her a perfect fit for this working with older adults.
Prior to her time with Life Managers, Kathryn”‹ volunteered for schools and community organizations. She held multiple leadership positions with Norwood-Fontbonne Academy Parents’ Associations including co-chair of the Merchandise committee and co-chair of the Gift card program.
When she is not working Kathryn loves to travel and spend time with family. She and her husband have 2 grown children and live in Glenside.
Ann Cole – Client Manager
Ann joined Life Managers & Associates as a Client Manager after working as an attorney and in nonprofit management. Ann is passionate about building personal relationships and supporting people as they navigate the demands of modern life.
After an injury forced Ann to retire from a career as a professional ballet dancer, Ann obtained her undergraduate and law degrees and enjoyed many years as a federal law attorney before returning to her love of dance. She has run a nonprofit dance academy, served on nonprofit boards, and continues to teach dance in the Philadelphia region.
She loves music, cooking, reading, and spending time with her husband and two grown children.
Pam Harris – Lead Client Manager
Pam serves as a Lead Client Manager. She is responsible for starting new client engagements and working with the other client managers to improve operations.
After graduating from Trinity College, she spent more than twenty years in Human Resources for several Philadelphia based firms. More recently, Pam has been involved in multiple volunteer positions utilizing her project management skills. Pam is dedicated to enhancing the quality of her client’s’ lifestyles in a collaborative and meaningful way.
She and her husband live in Wyndmoor and have three adult children. In her spare time, Pam enjoys playing racquet sports, travelling, reading and spending time with her family.
Roderica Kilpatrick-Ray – Client Manager
Rica supports clients with the administrative and organizational responsibilities to live independently. Rica received a B.S. in Psychology from Philadelphia University. Her academic studies serve as the foundation of her thoughtful approach to meeting clients’ needs as a Client Manager.
Rica also holds a real estate license and worked for almost 20 years in property management in Bucks and Montgomery Counties. She helped owners there achieve their goals and find creative solutions to their challenges with the same commitment that she extends to her clients at Life Managers & Associates.
When she is not working, Rica enjoys baking, travelling, supporting local charitable causes, and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband live in Line Lexington.
Lisa McDugall – Administrative Assistant
Lisa serves as an Administrative Assistant. Her heart for serving others coupled with years of business and volunteer experience make her ideally suited for this Life Manager’s role.
Prior to joining Life Managers, Lisa’s business experience included a twelve-year career at General Electric in various finance and management capacities as well as a role with an employee benefits consulting firm. More recently she and her husband owned a hospitality recruiting agency. Lisa has always been an active volunteer in her community including over sixteen years with Main Line Health as a hospice volunteer.
Lisa loves exercising and spending time with her husband, adult children, extended family, and friends.
Kate Stephan – Operations Manager
Kate serves as the Operations Manager. She holds a MS in Occupational Therapy (OTR/L) from Thomas Jefferson University, a BA from Franklin Pierce University and is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (C.A.P.S.).
Always using a client centered approach, Kate has worked alongside doctors, teachers, nurses, dieticians, social workers, and more to make life simpler and streamlined. She is passionate about client satisfaction, collaborating with, and leading an expert team to achieve these goals. Her educational, professional, and personal experiences are great assets to Life Managers & Associates.
Kate enjoys a variety of hobbies and is always keeping busy with home projects, interior painting, gardening, and repurposing old items into exciting new pieces! Kate and her family of four are residents of Melrose Park.