Meet the Team
Kelly Ainsworth
Executive Director
Kelly Ainsworth brings over 30 years of management experience to Parkview on Hollybrook. He has successfully managed eight senior living communities and is a Certified Assisted Living Administrator and a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
"Being somewhat of a history buff, I thoroughly enjoy listening to the stories from our greatest generation of the wars they fought, the struggles during the depression their parents lived through and the simple, value-filled lives they lived. We owe that generation a great debt, and I strive to help them enjoy the time they have with us."
Kelly has a small farm near Kilgore, where he enjoys the country life, fishing, hunting and spending time with his family.
Blake Lambert
Director of Sales and Marketing
Blake Lambert joined Parkview on Hollybrook in 2021 as the director of Sales and Marketing. A graduate of Baylor University, Blake brings over 24 years of marketing experience to the team. He has been in the senior living field since 2010, when he first discovered his calling to serve individuals and families as they navigate their senior living options. Blake is an east Texas native who enjoys the outdoors and spending time with his family.
Andrea Ziegler
Vibrant Life® Director
Andrea Ziegler is all about the resident experience. Having joined the Parkview on Hollybrook family in 2018, she quickly advanced from the position of activities assistant to Vibrant Life® director. Her experience managing small to multimillion-dollar stores in our local community for the past 20 years has given her the skills needed to understand that taking care of the customer is the top priority. She truly knows how people deserve to be treated and that the best overall experience is key. Delivering the highest-quality lifestyle for our residents is her focus, and keeping the environment fun and energetic is hard wired into her.
“Knowing and understanding my residents is one of the biggest parts of my job. I want to keep them as engaged as possible, and building meaningful relationships with them is a never-ending source of joy!”
Charlotte Wise
Resident Care Director
Charlotte Wise is the Resident Care director at Parkview on Hollybrook and has almost four decades of experience in the nursing and senior living industries. She is certified as an assisted living director and is a certified dementia practitioner. Charlotte is dedicated to the residents and their families and is passionate about creating a warm and welcoming environment.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and going to concerts.
Glen Tucker
Building Services Director
Glen Tucker joined Parkview on Hollybrook in August of 2020. As the Building Service director, Glen is responsible for overseeing facility maintenance as well as housekeeping services. Spanning the 15 years prior to coming to Parkview, Glen was the maintenance director at several other local assisted living facilities. In addition, he has a strong background in maintenance and construction with over 30 years’ experience in the industry.
Glen enjoys working with his residents to ensure their needs are met as well as sharing stories about the history of Longview.
Sarah Parker
Business Office Director
Sarah Parker brings over 15 years of administrative experience in office management, human resources and accounting. She has worked with seniors for over 10 years and is truly passionate about helping the senior community thrive.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, traveling, crafts and baseball.
Dennis McKee
Culinary Services Director
Chef Dennis began his cooking career at just 16 years old. He was a cook and kitchen manager in Long Island, N.Y., before venturing into the hotel side of the culinary scene. He worked at the Ritz Carlton in Manhattan for five years, training under various chefs and working toward becoming a chef tournant. His career eventually led him back home to the beaches of Long Island, where he worked in restaurants that served differing cuisines, diversifying his culinary portfolio. After a life shift, Chef Dennis moved into the senior living space, where he has been for 17 years and counting. “There is no other job I want to do more!” – Chef Dennis