Darrell Baltimore is responsible for the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of each resident at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas.
As Executive Director, Darrell oversees every aspect of the community, including the high quality of services, amenities and programs provided to residents. Darrell exemplifies Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, philosophy and core values of integrity, compassion and excellence and ensures that each employee upholds these tenets.
Darrell’s extensive background in hospitality and older adult living demonstrate his commitment to providing excellent service and enhanced lifestyle opportunities for residents.
Darrell Baltimore - Executive Director
Marion Heard is responsible for sales at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas, promoting the benefits of luxury senior living in a meaningful way to older adults and their family and friends.
As Sales Director, Marion manages the sales team and represents Classic Residence by Hyatt to the larger community. She also serves as a resource to community organizations on the topic of senior living.
Marion Heard - Sales Director
Lucy Hernandez is responsible for every aspect of the dining experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas, from table reservations and settings to the personalized service each resident receives.
As Dining Room Manager, Lucy oversees the resident dining experience in the community’s elegant club-style dining room.
Lucy's extensive background in hospitality is ideally suited to our discerning resident clientele.
Lucy Hernandez - Dining Room Manager
Risi Lawal is responsible for the accuracy of operational accounting for Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas.
As Accounting Manager, Risi oversees all accounting functions and is responsive to resident requests and questions.
Risi, whose experience includes accounting and human resources, is an active member of the American Payroll Association and Society for Human Resources Management.
Risi Lawal - Accounting Manager
As Human Resources Manager, Jeff Patty enhances both resident and employee satisfaction through expert oversight and management of the community’s human resources function. He recruits and develops top employees who have a passion for working with older adults.
Jeff holds a certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) with the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM). He earned his degree from LeTourneau University.
Jeff Patty, PHR - Human Resources Manager
Karisti Shankle creates and implements lifestyle-enriching programs that contribute to each resident’s whole-person wellness.
As Lifestyle Director, Karisti oversees lifestyle programs designed for residents, such as social and community involvement, participatory and spectator events, creative and educational coursework, lecture series, travel clubs, book reviews, fitness classes and more.
Karisti serves on the board of the Activity Professionals Association of Greater Dallas. Her experience in senior living enhances her ability to develop exciting programs that residents enjoy.
Karisti Shankle - Lifestyle Director
Roger Stephens is responsible for maintaining every aspect of the luxury setting at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas.
As Director of Engineering, Roger manages maintenance operations in such a way that residents are proud to call the community home and to invite their family and friends to share their experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt.
With his extensive experience in engineering, Roger is dedicated to maintaining this richly designed environment at the highest standards.
Roger Stephens - Director of Engineering
Dee Thornton promotes a healthy, enriching environment at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas.
As Director of Resident Services, Dee helps to ensure that each resident is receiving the appropriate level of services and care. She is pleased to address the questions of residents and their family members about care options and other matters.
Dee Thornton - Director of Resident Services
As Executive Chef, Pedro Toledo oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas, including menu creation and food preparation. Pedro’s menus feature healthy and taste-tempting selections based on resident preferences.
Pedro’s culinary expertise was honed at the Hyatt Regency Dallas, and he has headed the culinary program at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Dallas since 1992. He has received customized training provided by The Culinary Institute of America on nutrition, healthy cooking and baking techniques, flavor dynamics and food and wine pairing. He is a certified executive chef and a dietary manager.
Pedro Toledo, CEC, DM - Executive Chef