Our Team

Joel H. Quade - Sr. Executive Director

Joel has been leading The Village at The Triangle since prior to the community opening in September of 2018.  He leads a stellar group of over 150 team members who superbly serve The Village residents each day.  Joel has been successful in the senior living industry for 27 years with 23 of those years in Austin. 

He feels privileged to live in the city of Austin with all the diverse cultural and natural beauty it offers.

After growing up in Houston, he attended Baylor University where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance.  Following Baylor, he felt senior living was a natural fit, for he had always had a distinct fondness for “seasoned” folks. He stays close to his love of music by sharing his talent regularly with the residents.

Joel considers it his honor to lead the “Village People”, those who have chosen to share their next journey at The Village at The Triangle.

Michelle Owens, LVN - Director of The Parc / Assistant Executive Director 

Michelle is the Director of Assisted Living and Memory Care and Assistant Executive Director at The Village At The Triangle. As a Licensed Vocational Nurse, Michelle leads The Parc (assisted living and memory care) team with benevolence, ensuring the comfort, security, and support of all assisted living and memory care residents. She takes pride in her “one dream, one team” motto and making sure residents are living lives of dignity, enjoyment and appreciation. 

Michelle is the mother to two daughters, one son, and wife to her husband Allan. She is a true Austinite born and raised. She enjoys people, reading, and any excuse to celebrate.

Jenny Brown - Sr. Director of Sales and Marketing

Jenny has been with The Village at The Triangle since March 2018 and was the second person hired to the team. With more than 15 years of experience in the industry, she has dedicated her career to creating meaningful connections and providing tailored solutions for those seeking senior living options. She believes that every individual deserves to find a place where they can thrive, feel supported, and maintain a sense of independence and dignity as they age. Jenny believes it is a privilege to be able to guide families through this important journey and is dedicated to making the transition to senior living as smooth and stress-free as possible. 

Outside of work, she enjoys spending precious time with family and friends, Thai food, and podcasts.

Darnel Omelchuck, RN - The Parc Director of Resident Care – Assisted Living and Memory Care

Darnel is a Registered Nurse and has been serving the senior community in Austin for 20 years through home health. She worked within The Village at The Triangle during that time and has come to love the residents, team, and community. She feels as our senior population grows, it is important to preserve individual dignity and the pursuit of personal growth in a safe and supportive setting.

Darnel has been married to Dan for almost 30 years. They are the very proud parents of their daughter Maddy who resides and works in Massachusetts. Darnel is an avid reader, and she also enjoys cooking and quilting.

Tanner Easley - Sr. Director of Marketing and Sales

Tanner is the Director of Marketing and Sales and was the first member of the team to be hired in September 2017.

As Director of Marketing, Tanner is responsible for communication strategies, overall branding and image, as well as analyzing the market and competitors.  As Director of Sales, he leads a successful team that is responsible for the growth and sustainability of the community and producing the strategic plan for revenue.

Tanner is a devoted husband to his college sweetheart Kelsey, and dad to the joys of their lives, daughter Everett and son Campbell. Tanner enjoys traveling the world, family adventures and the latest gadget.

Melanie Jackson-French - Sr. Director of Administrative Services

Melanie has been the Director of Administrative Services at The Village at The Triangle since April 2019. After graduating Texas State University – San Marcos with a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, Melanie began a long and fulfilling career as Director of various home healthcare companies.

Melanie leads an awesome team of concierge who ensure that the first impression of The Village is professional and pleasant. She is afforded the privilege of meeting and greeting every team member in her human resource functions, where she also handles accounting responsibilities for the community.

She is actively engaged with her four adult children and their wonderful families.  She enjoys outdoor hiking, camping, the beach, random travel adventures and the arts.

Serenity Ellis - Director of Life Enrichment - Independent Living

Serenity is a native Texan, raised by Oklahoma City grandparents Elisabeth and G.R. Ellis; they all became Austinites in 2000. Serenity has strong ties to the Austin community, which has served her well in her role as Director of Life Enrichment at The Village. As a Texas Tech graduate, she brings with her a background in education. She relishes her job, making life busy, educational, and exciting for Village residents. She enjoys her dog, Maggie, traveling, and eating from the potpourri of Austin’s great restaurants.

Grace Burg - Director of Life Enrichment Assisted Living

Grace grw up in La Vernia, TX, and pursued her academic endeavors at Texas State University, where she attained a bachelor's degree in Recreation Studies with a specialization in Therapeutic Recreation. Prior to joining The Village at The Triangle, she garnered valuable experience at an assisted living community catering to adults with disabilities. Commencing her journey at The Village at The Triangle as a Life Enrichment Intern in January 2023, she swiftly ascended to the role of LIfe Enrichment Coordinator. It became evident to Grace that her true calling lay in serving assisted living residents. Grace derives immense satisfaction from curating programs tailored to our residents' preferences.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her beloved pug, Tilly, engaging in activities such as pickleball, cherishing moments with her family, and floating the river.

Marley Moon - Director of Life Enrichment - Parcside Memory Care

Marley joined us in August of 2023, having previously served as the Resident Programs Manager at a local skilled nursing. She holds a bachelor's degree in therapeutic recreation from Texas State University. Her passion for working with the senior population was ignited from the moment she started her journey in this field. Marley is enthusiastic about the opportunity to continue enriching the lives of our Parcside Memory Care residents.

Her interests outside of work include spending time outdoors, watching sports, and cherishing moments with her family whenever possible.

John Tijerina - Director of Dining Services

John has served as Executive Chef at The Village since 2020. He brings more than 30 years of experience in the culinary industry.

His love for the kitchen began when he was a teenager working at his father’s family-owned restaurant. After moving to Austin to pursue his career, he worked as a banquet sous chef and was quickly promoted to executive chef at an established Austin hotel. During that time, he attended Le Cordon Blue where he received a degree in culinary arts. 

As a hotelier, John has served as an executive chef for more than 20 years before coming to work at The Village at The Triangle. With a long-time devotion and passion for the arts, it gives him great pleasure to be able to serve the residents in our community.

Outside of work he enjoys watching sports, participating in BBQ cook-offs, welding, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Mike Mainor - Sr. Director of Plant Operations

Mike Mainor joined The Village at The Triangle as Director of Plant Operations pre-construction in 2018. Mike is responsible for ensuring that day to day processes operate efficiently while proactively anticipating and implementing measures to minimize interruptions in service.

Gathered from a collective 20 years in the industry, Mike appreciates the value of a proficient team and the balance of delivering the highest level of satisfaction to residents and team members. Additionally, Mike supervises a multi-level group of maintenance personnel and housekeepers that fine-tune The  Village.   

Mike is the proud father of four sons, husband to his awesome wife Shaleise, and an honored and proud veteran of The United States Army. 

Israel Delgado - Dining Venues Director

As Dining Venues Director, Israel delivers a superior dining experience to our residents. Originally from Burnet, TX, he has called Austin home for the last 3 years. Having come to us from luxury properties in Horseshoe Bay and San Antonio, he possesses a vast knowledge of the restaurant industry. Israel thrives on his daily interactions with residents, who know him for his welcoming smile and courteous service. He enjoys running and finding interesting new podcasts.