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Silverado Senior Living - Scottsdale
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Scottsdale, AZ 85260
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Staff
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Amber McCord
Administrator
Amber began her journey at Silverado Fall 2009 at our Encinitas community in San Diego, California. She joined the Silverado-Scottsdale team December 2009. Amber has a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, and has worked in various healthcare settings for over 15 years. Amber’s passion is working with the geriatric population and making a difference in the world of memory care.
Amber enjoys being outdoors in the sunshine, and traveling with her family and friends. One of Amber’s weaknesses is four-legged furry creatures. When you visit our community, Amber will be the one holding one of our many Silverado pets!
Gary Salzman, M.D.
Medical Director
Dr. Gary Salzman has been a practitioner and teacher of Geriatric Medicine for 28 years. He is certified in both Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. He is also a Certified Medical Director for Long Term Care, and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona. He has served as Medical Director of nursing homes in Chicago and Phoenix, and has directed the Geriatric Medicine Fellowship Training Programs at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, and currently at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix.
Dr. Salzman is a member of the Scientific Committee of the Alzheimer’s Association of Phoenix, and serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Geriatrics Society. He has been selected by Phoenix Magazine as a Top Doctor in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, and was selected as Geriatrician of the Year in 2006 by the Arizona Geriatrics Society.
Moe Longbine
Director of Health Services
Moe has been at Silverado Senior Living – Scottsdale since May, 2008. She was born in New Jersey but has lived most of her life in Arizona. Moe has worked with seniors since high school as a nurse’s aid, in activities and in medical records. In 1998 she became an LPN and has worked exclusively in assisted living since then. “Of all the communities I have worked in, none compare to Silverado. Silverado has unique and proven standards that enable our associates to provide a quality of life for the residents and their families,” said Moe.
Moe lives in Tempe with her husband, son and two dogs. She and her family enjoy ASU and Arizona Cardinal football games, riding their motorcycles and spending time with each other and friends.
Kristie Stark
Director of Culinary Services
Kristie first joined the Silverado- Scottsdale Family in the spring of 2009 as the Director of Culinary Services. In January of 2012, Kristie accepted the position as the Assistant Administrator. As a licensed Assisted Living Manager since 2006, she is excited about the growth opportunities that Silverado has to offer. Along with her position, Kristie is working towards a degree in Health Care Administration.
In her spare time Kristie can be found kayaking down the Lower Salt River, taking pictures or spending the weekend at her family cabin in Forest Lakes, AZ.
Kristie and her son William enjoy giving LIFE (Love Innovation Family Engagement) to those with memory impairment. “I feel fortunate that my son Will is growing up in such a unique environment. Seeing how he interacts with our Residents is priceless”.
In her spare time Kristie can be found kayaking down the Lower Salt River, taking pictures or spending the weekend at her family cabin in Forest Lakes, AZ.
Kristie and her son William enjoy giving LIFE (Love Innovation Family Engagement) to those with memory impairment. “I feel fortunate that my son Will is growing up in such a unique environment. Seeing how he interacts with our Residents is priceless”.
Dan Taylor
Director of Plant Operations
Dan comes to us from the provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta, Canada, where his early work included serving as a volunteer fire fighter. After moving to Hawaii and marrying his wife Cathy, he was Maintenance Director for the Kaneohe Military Base. Moving to Phoenix in 2006, Dan continued expanding his building management experience to include Assisted Living communities. Dan joined the Silverado team in July 2010. His expertise and attention to detail make our Community environment beautiful everyday!
Dawn Romayo
Community Ambassador
Dawn joined Silverado – Scottsdale as the Family Ambassador in October, 2009 and became Community Ambassador in January 2011. Dawn has always had a passion for helping people, and that desire is what attracted her to Silverado.
Dawn is the mother of three children; Dustin, Ryan and Gianna. In her spare time, Dawn enjoys spending time with her kids and going to their extra-curricular activities. Dawn is eager to serve the residents and their families any way she can. She is eager to be a part of the Silverado- Scottsdale family.
Samantha Johnson
Family Ambassador
Sam joined the Silverado—Scottsdale team in August 2009. She grew up in Greenfield, Indiana, the oldest of three siblings, and moved to the Valley in 2006. Sam learned first-hand about Alzheimer’s when her Grandma was diagnosed and the family tended to her care. In time, Sam became a regular speaker for the Alzheimer’s Association in Indiana. “Silverado’s philosophy ‘Love is Greater than Fear’ has always impressed me, and I enjoy the challenge of applying it to my own life.”
Along with her position at Silverado, Sam is working on a degree in Health Care Administration. In her spare time, she loves the outdoors, and goes camping, hiking and boating at every opportunity. You’ll often see Sam’s two furry friends, Phoebee and Maggie, bringing smiles to the faces of residents.
Along with her position at Silverado, Sam is working on a degree in Health Care Administration. In her spare time, she loves the outdoors, and goes camping, hiking and boating at every opportunity. You’ll often see Sam’s two furry friends, Phoebee and Maggie, bringing smiles to the faces of residents.
Mandy Ecob
Office Manager
Mandy joined the Silverado team in November 2009. Born and raised in Iowa, Mandy relocated to Arizona in 1996 where she resides with her husband. Her passion for working with seniors started while she was in high school, working after school at a retirement community in Ames, Iowa.
Mandy has served the healthcare field in an accounting and finance role for the last fourteen years. She was immediately impressed by the premier care afforded to Silverado residents. “The quality of care afforded to Silverado residents is amazing…all associates care for the residents on such a personal level. In addition, Silverado ensures a licensed nurse is at the community twenty-four hours per day….too few assisted living communities offer that service which is something I would desire if placing my father in a community.”
Jeff Westfall
Community Ambassador
Jeff Westfall is the Community Ambassador for Silverado Senior Living-Scottsdale.
Jeff joined Silverado – Scottsdale in August 2011 after spending 18 years in a sales capacity in the outdoor advertising industry. Jeff was attracted to Silverado as he saw an opportunity to help people. He has a bit of first- hand experience with memory health issues while caring for his grandfather. He hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to his position as someone who is new to the health care field.
Jeff is father to four children; Mason, Ariel, Holly and Tyler. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is an avid fan of all of the local sports teams. He is currently learning to play the guitar and frequently goes to the local gym. He is eager to learn about the industry and hopes to be of invaluable service to residents and their families.
Jeff joined Silverado – Scottsdale in August 2011 after spending 18 years in a sales capacity in the outdoor advertising industry. Jeff was attracted to Silverado as he saw an opportunity to help people. He has a bit of first- hand experience with memory health issues while caring for his grandfather. He hopes to bring a fresh, new perspective to his position as someone who is new to the health care field.
Jeff is father to four children; Mason, Ariel, Holly and Tyler. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys spending time with family and friends. He is an avid fan of all of the local sports teams. He is currently learning to play the guitar and frequently goes to the local gym. He is eager to learn about the industry and hopes to be of invaluable service to residents and their families.
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