Chuck joined the MRC Mirador team in 2024 as the Executive Director. He is a familiar face around MRC as he served on the organization’s Central Support Services team, initially as the Senior Vice President of Operations, later being promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Before his work as a member of MRC’s corporate team, he served as the Executive Director at PineCrest in Lufkin. Chuck eventually left MRC to explore a completely different industry in early 2018, taking on the role of Chief Operating Officer for a manufacturing company. It wasn’t long before he realized his purpose was best fulfilled when working with seniors, which prompted him to return to senior living. Chuck brings exceptional expertise and depth of experience to the role. Chuck graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor of Social Work and went on to receive a master’s degree in social work from the University of Houston. He is also a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with a Long-Term Care Administration Post Masters Certificate, as well as a Licensed Social Worker.

Lisa joined MRC Mirador in 2025 serving as the Healthcare Administrator for the skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory support neighborhoods. She has been a Gerontologist for over thirty years, and is licensed as a facility administrator and certified as an assisted living manager. Lisa’s passion grew when working as an intern with Adult Protective Services,which led to a career serving seniors. Lisa has not only worked at numerous skilled and assisted living communities as an administrator and executive director, but also has served as a consultant for start-up communities through grant writing for non-profits, providing competitive analysis surveys for city-wide need market studies for nonprofit hospitals and private business owners serving seniors, and additionally been an expert witness representing law firms.  Lisa has served on many for and not-for-profit boards such as the Alzheimer’s Association, Columbia Hospital Rehab Unit, Intergenerational Studies of Texas Tech, and researcher for the Texas White House Conference on Aging.

Bob joined the MRC Mirador team in 2024 as the Director of Physical Plant. Bob’s background includes over 30 years in logistics, operations and property management along with serving 4 years in the Navy aboard a nuclear submarine stationed in Pearl Harbor Hawaii. Over the years, Bob has managed high end resort type HOA properties along the Texas Gulf coast and was deeply involved in there building of a large condominium complex in Port Aransas after hurricane Harvey in 2017.  Bob is originally from the Chicago Illinois area where he managed a major air freight company and eventually started his own freight brokerage/logistics company.  The company started in his basement and grew into two locations, one in the Chicago area and the other one south of the Minneapolis Minnesota area. Between the two locations, staff grew to over 35 individuals. Bob and his wife relocated to the Texas coast in 2008 after making a visit to N. Padre Island in 2006 and falling in love with the beach life.  In his spare time, he enjoys hanging out on the beach and taking his jeep on 4-wheel drive trips. Bob thoroughly enjoys the work he does at Mirador and appreciates all the support he and his team receive from all the residents and staff.

Since joining the team in 2016, Trisha has been an incredible asset to the recruiting and retention efforts of the community.  She feels most satisfied in her work when she connects a team member to a career path that brings true fulfillment. She believes that work should be fun which is why you’ll often hear laughter coming from her office.  Trisha is a source of joy for the community and an asset to our employees.

As Sales and Marketing Director, Vanessa is likely to be one of the first people you meet when coming to Mirador.  With an extensive senior living sales background, and serving at Mirador since 2011, she serves as a tremendous resource for anyone who is actively considering community life. She guides prospective residents through the process with transparency and integrity.  Hancock explained, “Mirador is a place that feels like home to me. I am so grateful that my job is sharing Mirador with others so they can also call it home.”

Cathy joined the MRC Mirador team in 2025 as the Senior Living Counselor for Healthcare. She has been a dedicated marketing professional for over 15 years and is a proud graduate of Texas A&M- Corpus Christi. As a mom of three young men, she has learned the importance of balance, creativity, and adaptability- skills that she brings into her professional life every day. In her free time, Cathy enjoys fishing and riding out to the beach. She is passionate about serving others, dedicating her time to supporting elderly individuals and volunteering to help students with special needs. Cathy is excited about her role at Mirador because it allows her to combine her marketing expertise with her passion for helping others, contributing to an environment built on care, community, and compassion.

Lacy joined the Mirador team in 2018 after working in senior living for almost 3 decades.  With early beginnings as a CNA, she learned early on that working with older adults was the perfect match for her skills and passions.  With a career path mapped out, she continued to grow professionally obtaining her LVN, then RN degree.  Now, serving as Mirador’s Director of Nursing, Lacy explains that in all of her experiences in the industry, Mirador stands alone as an extra special place, “Mirador has a deep sense of family, we genuinely care about and take care of each other.”

Joel joined MRC Mirador in 2025 and has over 25 years of experience in healthcare operations all over the U.S. in both acute and long-term care. He has a special connection with elders as he personally cared for his mother living with Alzheimer’s. While caring for his parents, Joel ran a catering and private chef service where he was awarded Corpus Christi’s Best New Restaurant, Best Caterer and Best Business Lunch. In 2024, he returned to healthcare operations concentrating on Food and Culinary. Joel is very passionate about great food and great service to all. He is a proud son and was raised on every Marine Corps base up and down the east coast. Joel graduated from Gregory Portland High School.

Grover joined the Mirador team in March 2026 after having served at Windsor Park Church for 20 years as pastor. Before this, Grover was college minister at Texas A&M Corpus Christi and Del Mar College. At the time, United Campus Ministries was the only organization reaching out to college students of all denominations.

For many awesome years, Grover has been married to Jana. Grover was born and raised in Corpus Christi - and Jana and he returned to Corpus to raise their 2 daughters. Teddi now lives in Round Rock and Jacci lives in Brooklyn. But they have 2 new “kids” at home: Jubilee and Fluff.

Grover brings to Mirador a passion to help others in their journey with God. This is best done by helping seniors stay connected with their faith communities – and providing pastoral care at an individual level. His dissertation at Baylor University explored the pastoral care of Richard Baxter to his parish of 4000 individuals at Kidderminster, England, in 1650 A.D. The four people that have read it, said it was really good!

Grover is looking forward to working with the Mirador team as they serve the residents of this blessed community.

With more than 20 years of experience in programming and community engagement through her leadership with the YMCA, Gwen Ruppert brings a deep passion for connection, wellness, and joyful living to her role as Lifestyles and Wellness Director. Throughout her career, Gwen has led initiatives that strengthened communities, inspired active lifestyles, and created meaningful experiences—particularly for older adults.  

A proud Corpus Christi native and Carroll High School graduate, Gwen returned home in 2021 after two decades in Nebraska, where she and her husband, Fane, raised their three children. Her background includes extensive work with senior fitness and wellness programs, from land and water classes to social events that promote health, friendship, and purpose.

In addition to her professional experience, Gwen actively serves her community through her church’s Fellowship Committee, as a Vacation Bible School leader, and as a participant in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

At Mirador, Gwen is excited to share her energy and creativity to uplift residents, foster engagement, and nurture a lifestyle that reflects joy, purpose, and Christ’s love.

Jonina joined the team in 2011 initially serving as a concierge and Marketing Assistant before being promoted to Executive Assistant in 2019. Jonina has a heart for helping others which happens to be what she says is her favorite part of her job.  She explains, “I am so thankful to work at Mirador.  The residents are like family to us and we are like family to them. They welcome us into their homes and we are honored to help them in any way that we can.”