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meet the buckner westminster teamHere at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview, Texas, our goal is to provide a personal experience that inspires happiness in you. We strive to know each resident by name, so you’ll always be greeted with a friendly face no matter where you go in our community. From our Executive Director to our certified nurses and culinary staff, all Westminster Place employees are dedicated to meeting your needs with top-notch care and hospitality every day.

To learn more about the Westminster Place Senior Living team, please contact us today at 903.329.6520.

David Ummel, D. Min

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
David joined Westminster Place as executive director in 2022 where he provides operational leadership and support for the residents, families, and team – overseeing all aspects of the community’s success and wellbeing.

Rick Webb

CHAPLAIN
Rick joined Westminster Place in 2000 as chaplain serving the spiritual needs of residents, family members and associates from all walks of life.

Stephanie Hesley

DIRECTOR OF NURSING
Stephanie joined Westminster Place in 2008 and as the director of nursing she oversees quality nursing care for residents and valuable leadership and guidance for the nursing team.

Amber McKinney

DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
Amber joined Westminster Place as the director of marketing in 2024 where she guides and educates seniors and their families on the residential and financial options available to best fit their individual needs.

Julia Love

DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS SERVICES
Julia joined Westminster Place as the director of marketing in 2022 and in 2024 changed positions to director of business services where she works directly with residents and family members on financial and billing related matters.

Laken Grimaldo

DIRECTOR OF ASSISTED LIVING

Leslie Bruce

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Jennifer McNeel

DIRECTOR OF CULINARY
Jennifer joined Westminster Place in 2022 and as the director of culinary she oversees preparing and serving residents and their guests from nutritionally balanced, delicious, fresh and seasonally inspired menus.

Tammy Combs

DIRECTOR OF LIFESTYLE PROGRAMMING
Tammy joined Westminster Place in 2015 and as the director of lifestyle programming she inspires happiness one afternoon social, group outing and pickle ball tournament at a time.

Chris Wayt

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Chris joined Westminster Place in 2022 as the director of facilities management where he ensures a beautiful and well-maintained community campus for residents and families to enjoy year-round.