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Julie Fenske, Executive Director

A Rochester Institute of Technology graduate who holds a bachelor’s degree in hotel administration, Julie has more than 20 years of experience in hospitality and senior living development, management, and marketing. Julie served as the General Manager and Director of Sales for 10... Read More

Todd Werthman, Associate Executive Director

HOUSTON, October 31, 2011:  The Buckingham senior living community has named Todd Werthman as associate executive director. The announcement was made by Julie Fenske, executive director of The Buckingham.

“Todd brings extensive experience in healthcare and a real passion for residents to his role as associate executive director,” said Fenske.  “Under his... Read More

Biju Oommen, MD., CMD

Dr. Oommen, MD practices as an attending physician providing direct patient care and also serves as Medical Director to various facilities in the Houston area.  He is a native of Houston who completed medical training in Internal Medicine at Michigan State University and went on... Read More

Cathy Lightfoot, Director of Sales and Marketing

Cathy joined The Buckingham in May 2003 as a Personalization Specialist and Senior Living Counselor before she was named to her current position as Director of Marketing. With a background as a consultant in home décor, Cathy stepped into her career in Senior Living... Read More

Deborah Mahrt, Director of Lifestyles

Deborah brings more than a decade of experience working with seniors to her position. She was recently presented the 2008 award for Outstanding Achievement in the Field of Gerontology from the University of Texas at Houston School of Nursing Center on Aging.  A graduate... Read More

Tony Bejko, Director of Dining Services

Tony spent more than eight years as the Director of Dining Services for Brighton Gardens, a Sunrise Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing community in Bellaire, Texas prior to joining The Buckingham in January 2008. Previously, he worked at fine Italian-style restaurants across ... Read More

Mike Hernandez, Executive Chef

Michael Hernandez was promoted to executive chef from his role as Sous Chef at  The Buckingham, where he has worked for the past four years getting to know the preferences and palate of the residents. Prior to joining The Buckingham, Hernandez worked as lead link cook for Kahala... Read More

Pam Ortiz, Director of Resident Services

A native Houstonian, Pam graduated from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, receiving a bachelor’s degree in restaurant, hotel and institutional management. She previously worked as a hotel manager for seven years on Galveston Island.

John Thomas, Director of Building & Operations

John is a native Houstonian who joined The Buckingham in February 2006. In addition to his associate’s degree in air conditioning and refrigeration, he has 13 years of HVAC and refrigeration experience. John also brings to The Buckingham a wealth of knowledge gained as... Read More

Sharon Mistretta, Business Office Manager

Born and raised in south Louisiana, Sharon has been living in the Houston area since 2000. In December 2005, she joined The Buckingham, bringing with her 15 years of experience in working with seniors. Her position allows her to make full use of her... Read More

Gillian Hill, Senior Living Counselor/Community Relations Manager

Gillian began her career as a nurse with St. Bartholomew’s Hospital in London, England, and as a staff nurse at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary in Scotland before moving to the United States. After taking time off for family and volunteer work, she returned to work in the event planning... Read More