Meet the Team

Here at Ventana by Buckner, our goal is to maintain a standard of excellence in the care and lifestyle we offer to the community. From our executive director to our certified nurses and culinary staff, every member of the Ventana senior living team is dedicated to meeting your needs by providing excellence in services, amenities, and care for our Dallas community.

Learn more about the Ventana senior living team below, and connect with us at 214.225.6197 to learn more.

DONALD "JAKE" BELL

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jake was named Ventana executive director in 2023 where he provides operational leadership and support for the Members, families, and team – overseeing all aspects of the community’s success and wellbeing.

CONSTANCE GRIGEREK

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Constance joined Ventana in 2023 and as the director of nursing she oversees quality nursing care for residents and valuable leadership and guidance for the nursing team.

LESLIE DORAN-SPARACINO

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING

Leslie was named Ventana director of marketing in 2023 where she leads a team responsible for helping and educating seniors and their families as they navigate the emotional process of moving.

HELIO BUENO

DIRECTOR OF CULINARY

Helio joined Ventana in 2022 and as the director of culinary he oversees preparing and serving residents and their guests from nutritionally balanced, delicious, fresh and seasonally inspired menus.

Raegan Quesenberry

DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Raegan joined Ventana in 2023 and as the director of human resources she oversees the support of department heads in sourcing and retaining top talent to serve Members and families.

JUSTIN POLLARD

DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS

Justin joined Ventana in 2022 as director of wellness where he works directly with residents to increase their health as they seek to live longer and more fulfilling lives.

Holly Yates

DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING

Holly joined Ventana in 2021 and as the director of lifestyle programming she inspires happiness one happy hour, group outing and pickle ball tournament at a time.

DAVID K. MANN

CHAPLAIN

As a compassionate caregiver and ordained minister, Chaplain David Mann, M.Div. BCC, brings extensive experience in hospice, bereavement and parish ministry to the Ventana community.

For more than 20 years, David taught and mentored the congregation in spiritual growth at Rangerville Baptist Church in San Benito, Texas. He has also offered spiritual and bereavement care to patients and families with several hospice agencies in the Rio Grande Valley and Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas.

David has been honored as Texas and New Mexico Hospice Organization Chaplain of the Year and has an Ecclesiastical Endorsement with the Baptist General Convention of Texas.

David earned a bachelor’s degree in religion from Samford University and completed a Master of Divinity degree at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, North Carolina, with an emphasis in pastoral care. He also completed a two-year residency in Clinical Pastoral Education at Baptist Health System in Birmingham, Alabama with a specialization in hospice.

Nestor Morel

DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONS

Nestor joined Ventana in 2021 as the director of plant operations where he ensures a beautiful and well-maintained community campus for residents and families to enjoy year-round.

Theresa Remakel

BUSINESS OFFICE MANAGER

Theresa joined Ventana in 2020 as business office manager where she works directly with residents and family members on financial and billing related matters.