Orchard Pointe in Carrollton is a new build-just opening IL, AL and MC community in Carrollton, Texas. Heritage Communities has done a fantastic job with this design and build and I proud to be a part of this project.

Freelance speaker, writer, and presenter on Texas Assisted Living rules and regulations. He began his freelance work when he started A.R.T. in 2018, with the idea of fusing art, rehab and physical therapy into memory care communities décor. I have increased my time educating, speaking, writing training tools, and presenting; primarily freelancing his time in conjunction with TXTORCH to educate those new to the industry and those needing the Certified Assisted Living Management training in Texas.Topics most frequently presented on are Life Safety, Assisted Living Health & Survey, Marketing, Long-Term Care Insurance, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Fair Housing, Assisted Living Regulations, Budgets and Scheduling/Financial Performance.

Executive Director at Franklin Park TPC Parkway, a large (275 unit) senior living campus serving Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Focused on driving age and income qualified marketing efforts and improving community census and financials. Implemented training programs in conjunction with a mentoring program to improve care and care giver outcomes. Promote staff education. Proven leader.

Regional Director of Operations with Cappella Living Solutions and Christian Living Communities. Hired to expand CLS, Region 3 into the Texas, Ohio and Indiana markets; expanded into Colorado and Utah. Oversaw 1000+ units in three states overseeing 7 independent/assisted living/memory care communities.

• Mid-’18 to July 2019- Executive Director, Franklin Park Alamo Heights• A slow down in building growth, I was asked to step back into an ED Role and focus on filling Alamo Heights, a 221 unit IL, AL & MC. (after a 15 month construction delay). • Pre-leased and opened Alamo Heights at 45% occupancy.• Currently operating at 80% overall.• ’16 – ‘18 – Vice President of Senior Living Operations• Successfully opened four new senior living communities in Texas over a span of 18 months.• Instituted a community Animal Therapy Companion program.• Introduced a Musicians in Residence Program. • Standardized purchasing needs for successive communities. E.g. phone systems, Wi-Fi, emergency call systems, small wares, advertising collateral, office furniture, lockers, interior and exterior signage, etc. I have worked with several interior designers on various projects such as Mosaic Design Studio, Faulkner Design Group, and Studio SIX5. • Member of ASHA Rising Leadership program.• Speaker on a variety of topics ranging from Marketing to Compliance. o Assisted Living Regulatory References as part of the Certified Assisted Living Managers training program.; and o Senior Living News/HealthTAC.• ’13 – ’16 – Regional Director• Oversaw a facelift of the corporate website. Demonstrated a need for a careers website and quarterbacked the process. • Increased the use of social media including ad words, pay per click, geo-targeting and ad fencing.• Wrote and standardized the companies Administrative and Compliance Policies Manuals.• Revised the Marketing Brochure Template and standardized the format for future development pre-lease and marketing projects.• ’09 –’13 – Executive Director • Franklin Park Canyon Creek, Plano TX. Turned around a struggling community, brought the community to 93% occupancy, raised resident satisfaction scores, and push the NOI to 54%. Relocated to San Antonio, to head up development of Franklin Park Alamo Heights.

Property was assumed by Capital Senior Living. Maintained position as ED. 2006 Managed the startup of Crescent Place Assisted Living, and Alzheimer's care.Certified Assisted Living Manager.

Responsible for the start up and then daily operations for Crescent Point Retirement, a 112 unit Independent Living Community. Financial Operations: Prepared, and manage, the annual operating budget, monitor and track collections of Accounts Receivable to ensure accurate accounting records. Verify vendors’ invoices and approve payment of Accounts Payable. Recruit, interview, hire, supervise, train, and evaluate performance of 40 personnel, including marketing, dietary, housekeeping, and maintenance staffs.

American Protective Services/Securitas1990 - 2000Payroll Manager, Field Supervisor Human Resources/Office Manager, Account Manager, Branch ManagerWorked for American Protective Services in several positions over a 10+ year span, ending up as the Branch Manager over the N. Dallas area. Managed the hiring and posting of 400+ employees on a day to day basis at 60+ locations from high rise to high-tech. Managed accounts, maintained customer relations, established contracts, A/R, maintained state regulaltory compliance, billing 12M annually.