Meet The Buckner Calder Woods Team!
At Buckner Calder Woods in Beaumont, our goal is to provide a personal experience that inspires happiness in you. We strive to know each resident by name, so no matter where you go in our community, you’ll always be greeted with a friendly face. From our Executive Director to our certified nurses and culinary staff, all Buckner Calder Woods employees are dedicated to meeting your needs with top-notch care and hospitality, every day.
To learn more about the Buckner Calder Woods Senior Living team, please contact us today at 409.407.7636.
SAMANTHA MCCAIN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Samantha joined Calder Woods as executive director in 2023 where she provides operational leadership and support for the Calder Woods residents, families, and team – overseeing all aspects of the community’s success and wellbeing.
LATESHA HUNTER
HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR
LaTesha joined Calder Woods in 2021 as health services administrator where she provides leadership and oversight for the community’s assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing team and residents.
Napata Lewis
DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Napata joined Calder Woods in 2023 and as the director of nursing she oversees quality nursing care for residents and valuable leadership and guidance for the nursing team.
Chelsie Avondet
DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING
Chelsie joined Calder Woods as the director of marketing in 2023 where she guides and educates seniors and their families on the residential and financial options available to best fit their individual needs.
MALLORY MACFARLAND
DIRECTOR OF CULINARY
Mallory joined Calder Woods in 2023 and as the director of culinary she oversees preparing and serving residents and their guests from nutritionally balanced, delicious, fresh and seasonally inspired menus.
Francesca Armstrong
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Francesca joined Calder Woods in 2022 and as the director of human resources she oversees the support of department heads in sourcing and retaining top talent to serve residents and families.
Ronald Sanders II
DIRECTOR OF WELLNESS
Ronald joined Calder Woods in 2023 as director of wellness where he works directly with residents to increase their health as they seek to live longer and more fulfilling lives.
Dana Bunger
DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING
Dana joined Calder Woods in 2022 and as the director of lifestyle programming she inspires happiness one happy hour, group outing and pickle ball tournament at a time.
Mike Wood
Chaplain
Mike Wood joined Calder Woods as chaplain in 2022 serving the spiritual needs of residents, family members and associates from all walks of life.
Daniel Stark
DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONS
Daniel joined Calder Woods 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.
OCTAVIA WALKER
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Octavia joined Calder Woods 2023 as director of administrative services where she works directly with residents and family members on financial and billing related matters.