Kathy first fell in love working with seniors as a Certified Nursing Assistant in high school. She continued with this passion by volunteering with older adults in her community, bringing her sons to visit senior living communities and deliver meals to seniors in their homes. Kathy’s background in patient care and firsthand experience with transitioning family members to senior living communities motivates her to help residents and families find the “right fit” for their unique lifestyle and needs. In her free time, Kathy enjoys dancing, hiking, skiing, and spending time at the beach with her husband, three sons, extended family and friends.
Wellness Director Corina Walker takes a caring and personal approach to the community of Jackson Creek. She has a passion for helping others live active, healthy and happy lifestyles. She enjoys supporting others to find and maintain their best life. She is always ready for great conversation and even the occasional joke. She came to us from another senior community, leading in the same role she fills here. When she is not serving in our building, she is teaching gym classes, spending time with her kids and always enjoying the weather that Colorado provides.
Memory Care Director Jennifer Downing has a true calling to senior care. Coming from a family of educators, she knew that helping people was in her blood, but it was the elder population that struck a chord in her heart. She started her path to Jackson Creek over ten years ago as a Certified Nursing Assistant, and has been promoted through several administrative positions within the industry including Human Resources, Assisted Living Care Director, and Director of Operations. Having the opportunity to spend quality time with the residents and building relationships are her favorite parts of the day. In her free time she enjoys motorcycle riding, camping trips, and baking sweet treats for whomever will eat them.
Assisted Living Director Laura Survine comes to Jackson Creek Senior Living with more than 24 years of healthcare experience. Her caring spirit and passion for the elderly population is what has led her to her current success. Laura started off in the healthcare industry as a CNA and throughout the years she has moved her way up into administrative roles. Over the years, she has gained intricate knowledge to be able to lead her into the success of operations in the Assisted Living Services. Laura is a great listener and has a hands-on leadership approach. She loves to hear residents’ stories and enjoys building relationships. During her free time Laura spends time caring for her children, traveling, and practicing her faith.
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
At 16 years old, Randy Espinoza got his first job as a cook at a pizza restaurant, where he discovered his passion for food. Although his first career was in corporate management, Randy eventually decided to pursue his calling and become a fully certified chef. After working in several different restaurants and hotels, Randy took a job at a senior community as a cook and fell in love with the residents. He was later promoted to the community’s Executive Chef and Dining Director. Prior to becoming Jackson Creek’s Director of Culinary Services, Randy worked as a dining director at various local senior communities over five years. Randy is a Colorado native — born in Aspen, he moved to Colorado Springs at a young age. As an avid outdoor enthusiast, Randy spends his free time hunting, fishing and camping with his family. His ultimate dream is to work as a chef at a remote “fly-in only” hunting and fishing lodge in Alaska.
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.
