Darrell Baltimore is responsible for the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of each resident at Classic Residence in Dallas. He oversees every aspect of the community, including the quality of services, amenities and programs provided to residents. Darrell's extensive background in hospitality and older adult living demonstrate his commitment to providing excellent service and enhanced lifestyle opportunities for residents.
As Executive Chef, Ke'o Velasquez oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Classic Residence in Dallas, including menu creation and food preparation featuring healthy selections. Ke'o has worked with a number of award-winning chefs at fine restaurants in Hawaii and Dallas, where his experience has encompassed a variety of cuisines ranging from American classic to the international spectrum. He is a certified food manager.
Lucy Hernandez is responsible for every aspect of the dining experience at Classic Residence in Dallas, from table reservations and settings to the personalized service each resident receives. Lucy's extensive background in hospitality is ideally suited to our discerning resident clientele.
Jose Torres is responsible for the physical aspect of the setting at Classic Residence in Dallas. With his extensive experience in engineering and advanced certifications, Jose is dedicated to maintaining this richly designed environment.
Tosin Kazeem oversees the housekeeping function for each resident's home as well as the community areas at Classic Residence in Dallas.
Renee Maucher enhances both resident and employee satisfaction through oversight and management of the community's human resources function. She recruits and develops top employees who have a passion for working with older adults. Renee began her Classic Residence career in the company's Chicago office. She earned her master of science degree in human resources from Loyola University Chicago.
Karisti Shankle oversees lifestyle programs designed for residents, such as social and community involvement, participatory and spectator events, creative and educational coursework, lecture series, travel clubs, book reviews, fitness classes and more. In this role, Karisti creates and implements lifestyle-enriching programs that contribute to each resident's whole-person wellness. Karisti serves on the board of the Activity Professionals Association of Greater Dallas.
Dee Thornton assists residents with appropriate levels of care and services and interacts with resident and family members on a regular basis. She promotes a healthy, enriching environment at Classic Residence.
As Sales Director at Classic Residence in Dallas, Marion Heard promotes the benefits of senior living in a meaningful way to older adults and their family and friends. Marion manages the sales team and represents Classic Residence to the larger community. She also serves as a resource to community organizations on the topic of senior living.