Crystal Werner

Executive Director

After 20 years as a social worker, Executive Director Crystal Werner set out and obtained graduate-level certification in Healthcare Administration, followed by licensure as a Residential Care Administrator in Indiana. Since then, she has led a number of Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care communities as Executive Director, as well as serving as Area Executive Director and Regional Director of Operations.

Crystal joined Discovery Senior Living in December 2019, leading Discovery Commons At College Park throughout recent renovation efforts as well as navigating the community towards a bright and exciting future ahead.

Lexy Deckert

Director of Celebrations

Director of Celebrations Lexy Deckert attended Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and brings to our community a background in public relations and event management as well as hospitality and tourism management. Lexy moved to Indiana in 2017, and although new to the senior living industry, her commitment to creativity will result in engaging, well-rounded programming for residents of Discovery Commons.

Outside the community, Lexy enjoys traveling, reading, spending time with family and friends, and learning photography.

Chris Nowacki

Executive Chef

Executive Chef Chris Nowacki embarked upon a new chapter in his life and career some 4 years ago after working as an interior trim carpenter for the 20 years prior. Driven by his passion for cooking, Chef Chris attended The Art Institute of Indianapolis, and has been turning out delectable entrees and desserts here at Discovery Commons since January 2020.

When he’s not making magic in the kitchen, he enjoys rock and roll music, muscle cars and is an avid woodworker. Chris and his wife, Sherry, have been together for 25 years and have 4 children.