Our employees.

Meet our employees, who make Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch one of the most exciting continuing care retirement communities in the nation. Each member of our staff is committed to you, our mission and our core values.

Deann Daniel - Executive Director

Deann Daniel is responsible for the comfort, well-being and satisfaction of each resident at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch.

As Executive Director, Deann oversees every aspect of the community, including the quality of services, amenities, programs and care provided to residents. Deann exemplifies Classic Residence by Hyatt’s mission, philosophy and core values of integrity, compassion and excellence and ensures that each employee upholds these tenets.

Deann’s career has been dedicated to providing residents with a quality setting and distinctive services. Recently relocated from Monterey, she holds an administrator's license from the California Department of Social Services.

Angela Green - Executive Sales Director

Angela Green is responsible for educating prospective residents and area business and community leaders about the benefits of living at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch and for the sales success of this life care community.

As Executive Sales Director, Angela provides leadership to the sales team and develops and maintains strong relationships with prospective and future residents and other members of the surrounding community.

Under Angela's sales leadership, Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch broke ground in August 2006 and announced the expansion of the community to meet the demand. The community opened in July 2008.

John Murray - Director of Dining Services

John Murray is responsible for every aspect of the dining experience at Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch, from table reservations and settings to the personalized service each resident receives.

As Director of Dining Services, John oversees the resident dining experience in the community’s dining venues, including private dining functions that residents host for their families and friends.

With more than 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, John has a background that is ideally suited to our discerning resident clientele.

Gregory Strickland, CEC, CDM, CFPP - Executive Chef

As Executive Chef, Gregory Strickland oversees every aspect of the culinary program for Classic Residence by Hyatt in Highlands Ranch, including menu creation and food preparation. Gregory's menus feature healthy and taste-tempting selections based on resident preferences.

Gregory has more than 19 years of experience in the culinary arts and has served as chef at several fine restaurants and resorts. He is a certified executive chef, certified dietary manager and certified food protection professional.