Cindy brings both enthusiasm and experience to this leadership role, gained after 33 years as a senior housing employee at various communities throughout Colorado Springs and Denver. During her career in senior care, the Monument, Colorado native has enjoyed getting to know hundreds of senior residents, learning their unique preferences, providing personalized attention, and helping them make the most of their every day. Cindy prides herself in living by The Golden Rule and uses her natural empathy to build strong relationships with residents and their families, while working with our team to provide the best quality services and care. When she is not working, Cindy enjoys gardening, hiking and watching the Broncos.
Business Office and Human Resources Manager Jennifer McClanahan works every day to support all staff meet and exceed Jackson Creek’s vision of wellness-centered senior living. She helps our new employees feel welcome and works closely with residents and their families to understand all the financial aspects of senior living. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and later went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in healthcare management. Caregiving is rewarding for Jennifer, who especially enjoys working with seniors in Jackson Creek’s Memory Care Neighborhood. In her free time, she has her hands full raising six children with her husband in Colorado Springs. Together they enjoy all Colorado’s great outdoors – fishing, camping, and 4-wheeling.
Jennifer McClanahan Business Office Manager/Human Resources Manager
For Laura, offering advice and support to families and their loved ones as they search for the perfect community to call home is the highlight of her day. An original member of our Jackson Creek team, Laura loves seeing residents build new friendships and receive the quality care they need, and nothing means more to her than hearing a resident say “I wish I’d made this move sooner.” Laura started her career in senior care nine years ago as a skilled nursing concierge and later becoming an interim community liaison. Here at Jackson Creek Senior Living, Laura joined the team as a move-in coordinator, transitioned into the sales associate role and now as a result of her dedication and hard work has agreed to serve as Director of Sales & Marketing. A Colorado resident since 2006, Laura loves spending time with her husband and three children, camping, hiking, shopping and traveling.
Melinda Sukle comes to Jackson Creek Senior Living with over 20 years of experience working with older adults and the senior population. Melinda spent much of her career developing and teaching senior fitness programs, including balance classes and educational courses for fall prevention. Melinda believes that specialized exercise and movement classes are a top priority to help people facing challenges such as vision loss, Parkinson’s, arthritis, joint replacements, cardiovascular disease, stroke recovery and more. Melinda has a wealth of connections when it comes to performers, artists, presenters and instructors and prides herself in bringing in only the best to serve residents at Jackson Creek Senior Living. In addition, Melinda has spent much of her adult life coordinating volunteer programs to serve communities that make a lasting impact on the lives of others. Melinda and her husband have raised their three teenagers in Monument and have called this area home for over 15 years. When Melinda’s not at work, you’ll find her cheering on one of her kids playing football, soccer or wrestling.
Brianna oversees Jackson Creek’s memory care neighborhood, ensuring that residents are happy, healthy and receiving the quality care they need to live comfortably. A recent transplant from Fort Worth, Texas, Brianna is a Certified Dementia Practitioner with three years of experience as a Memory Care Coordinator and Director. She was initially inspired to enter the healthcare field after taking care of her great grandfather, starting out as a Certified Nursing Assistant at skilled nursing facilities. When she’s not working, you can find Brianna hiking with her dogs, cooking or spending time with friends.
Tina oversees care and medications for all our community’s assisted living and memory care residents. She loves being able to make a difference in residents’ lives, spending her days coordinating with families about their loved ones’ care, meeting with physicians and outside care providers, and creating individualized care plans for each new resident. A resident of the Colorado Springs area for 24 years, Tina previously worked as a wellness director, in home health and as a rehab nurse. She is also a Licensed Practical Nurse and a certified instructor of QMAPs and CNAs. When she is not working, Tina enjoys spending time with her family and grandchildren, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, water sports and dancing.
An award-winning executive chef certified by the American Culinary Federation, Chef Michael brings over 25 years of culinary experience to the Jackson Creek community. Previous food-related ventures include owning and operating Nana Longo’s Italian Market and Restaurant and working at esteemed venues such as The Broadmoor Hotel and the Glen Eyrie Conference Center. He has also authored two cookbooks — Let’s Take a Leek: A Book about a Chef, Fabulous Soups and a Slightly Different Sense of Humor and The St. Josephs Table: A Sicilian Tradition — and judged professional and amateur culinary competitions throughout the Front Range. When not working, you will likely find him enjoying time with his wife of 39 years, Pam, and their two sons and three grandchildren. Michael is also an avid fisherman, rod-builder and fly-tier. “I am most fortunate to be a part of this great team that is committed and focused on excellence while serving these seniors daily.”
Kara’s mission is to help seniors and their families find the perfect community to call home. She gives tours, highlights Jackson Creek’s amenities and activities, and answers questions about apartments, pricing and the move-in timeline. She loves connecting with new residents, introducing them to our team members and other residents, and ensuring they are adjusting well to their new apartments. Kara has a Bachelor of Science degree from Iowa State University. She previously worked in sales in the computer, networking and software distribution field, as well as for a nationwide advertising company catering to small businesses. In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her family, friends and dogs and taking pictures of Colorado’s natural beauty.
Breann guides future residents and their families through the move-in process, hosting community tours and ensuring that residents are comfortable in their new apartment. The best part of her day is walking through our doors and knowing she is among “family,” spending time with the residents and getting to know them on a personal level. Breann is an Army veteran and has a bachelor’s degree in cultural anthropology. Her varied career before joining the Jackson Creek team includes working as a bail bondsman, a teacher, and an executive assistant to the vice president of a large company. When she is not working, Breann loves spending time with her three children, going to the gym, and trying new things.
