Silverado Southlake
Memory Care Community

Ashley joins the Silverado family with six years of experience in patient care. As the Family Ambassador, she provides families with education and guidance in finding care for their loved ones. Ashley loves connecting with families and watching residents thrive. Helping facilitate those joyful moments is why she loves Silverado.

Outside of Silverado, Ashley enjoys traveling, reading and cooking. She has two children and hopes to teach them the importance of kindness, community and helping others!

Jennifer joins Silverado with more than 20 years of experience working in health care. She served as the Marketing Director at a skilled nursing facility and a physical therapy company, as well as an Account Executive for skilled home health care. Additionally, Jennifer serves as the Chamber Ambassador at the Southlake Chamber of Commerce and is a member of the Grapevine Chamber of Commerce. Within these chambers, she attends many senior alliance meetings where she helps share Silverado’s unique vision. Jennifer is truly passionate about our residents and advocating for all that Silverado has done in helping so many families face the challenges that dementia brings.

Prior to moving to Texas from Michigan, Jennifer received the Health Care Association of Michigan (HCAM) award for her hard work in educating the community on a variety of health care topics. She has raised awareness surrounding our senior population and helps them in becoming their own advocates.

In her free time, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her family, traveling and making the most of every day.

Tammie embarked on her healthcare career in 2003 and later joined senior living in 2010. Since then, she has made positive contributions to various senior living communities. Tammie’s passion for helping seniors originated from her interactions and exposure to several generations within her own family.

Tammie deeply enjoys working with seniors and their families. She strongly believes that through meaningful and impactful programming, seniors can live an exceptional life full of dignity and respect. In her role as the Nexus Director, Tammie is excited to incorporate gospel music, a genre she has been singing since the young age of three, into the programs she develops for the community.

Outside of Silverado, Tammie is happily married to her husband, Dan, for nearly a decade. Together, they are raising two children, Carter and Avery.

With a background spanning over two decades in senior living, Melissa has always expressed that working with seniors is in her blood. Her journey began in her youth, where she dedicated her time volunteering in long term communities alongside her mother, who was a Certified Nurse Aide at the time. Upon graduating from high school, Melissa earned her CNA license and officially began her career, dedicated to enriching the lives of seniors.

Driven by her skills and passion, Melissa chose to pursue a career in the resident engagement department, as she enjoys multitasking while also having fun. “After all, who wouldn’t love coming to work everyday in a different costume while spreading love, smiles and fun,” she shares.

Omar joins the Silverado family with more than years of culinary experience. Prior to directing his culinary skills to the elder population, he worked in the hotel, restaurant and catering business. Omar began his journey with Silverado in 2011 as the Culinary Director at Silverado Calabasas in California. Omar then moved to Texas in 2016 to join the Silverado Southlake team. After a short time away from the company, Omar returned home to Southlake in 2023!

Silverado has become Omar’s passion and has traveled to many communities all over the United States, educating others on how to embody the Silverado culture as well as display his love by serving excellent meals to his residents, family members and guests. Omar is especially known throughout the Silverado communities for all the events and parties he helps coordinate.

Sophia’s journey with Silverado began over 15 years ago, accumulating invaluable experience in team building and professional development along the way. Widely recognized as a team player, she always strives to build trust and long-term relationships with both residents and associates. As the Business Office Coordinator, Sophia fosters open communication throughout the community, while also ensuring the upkeep of licenses, certificates and necessary regulations. She aspires to advance her education in business development and is beyond thrilled to continue her journey with Silverado.

At a very young age, Sophia discovered her passion for caring for others, motivating her to pursue a career in hospitality. Today, she has developed a profound love for enriching the lives of our residents through quality care and exceptional customer service.

Outside of Silverado, Sophia enjoys going on road trips and spending quality time with family and friends.