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.
John Falldine
Executive Director
John joined Ventana in 2024 as executive director where he provides operational leadership and support for the residents, families, and team – overseeing all aspects of the community’s success and wellbeing.
Hannah Culp
Health Services Administrator
Hannah joined Ventana in 2023 as health services administrator where she provides leadership and oversight for the community’s assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing team and residents.Â
AK Downs
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES MARKETING
AK joined the Ventana team in 2021 and as the director of health services marketing she leads a team responsible for educating seniors and their families on care options as well as building relationships with external referral partners.
ALEX GONZALES
DIRECTOR OF CULINARY SERVICES
Alex joined Ventana in 2024 and as the director of culinary he oversees preparing and serving residents and their guests from nutritionally balanced, delicious, fresh and seasonally inspired menus.
DAVID K. MANN
CHAPLAIN
David joined Ventana in 2019 as chaplain serving the spiritual needs of residents, family members and associates from all walks of life.Â
Yolanda Messick
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Yolanda joined Ventana in 2024 as the director of nursing where she oversees quality nursing care for residents and valuable leadership and guidance for the nursing team.
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.
Maggie Nix
DIRECTOR OF ASSISTED LIVING
Maggie joined Ventana in 2023 and as the director of assisted living she oversees resident care and programming for those living in assisted living and memory care.
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.
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.
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.
Holly Yates
DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING
Holly joined Ventana in 2020 and as the director of lifestyle programming she inspires happiness one happy hour, group outing and pickle ball tournament at a time.