Parker and Katherine Patterson

Owners

Parker has always been an old soul; that coupled with his unique upbringing in his parents’ Special Needs Adoption Ministry led him to fall in love with the Assisted Living Industry.

Parker grew up in a large family with 9 adopted siblings, 7 of whom have various special needs ranging from Down Syndrome to severe neurological disorders. This provided Parker the opportunity to serve as a caregiver to his siblings and has allowed for unique insight into the most important aspect of this industry; the care. Parker and his wife Katherine started this journey together in 2020 as they joined the Residential Assisted Living Academy to learn from leaders in the industry how to operate Residential, Boutique Style, Assisted Living homes of the highest quality. Both Parker and Katherine have spent hundreds of hours of continuing education to receive the coveted Residential Assisted Living Specialist and Memory Care Specialist designations from RALA. Parker also received his degree in Marketing from Liberty University. They currently own three facilities and have plans to expand care in the greater Austin area.

Katherine’s path into the assisted living industry started with her upbringing and was refined with education. She grew up around family members who were caregivers, CNA’s (Certified Nurse Assistants), and LVN’s (Licensed Vocational Nurses) which showed her a life that was driven by passion for quality care and quality of life.

She attended Texas State University and received a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources, giving her the skills to succeed in the business side of assisted living. Katherine also became a Residential Assisted Living Specialist (RALS), earning top certification in the field. Her dedication to providing great care shows through the communities she helped create. With her personal experience and academic background, Katherine strives to make a difference in the lives of those she serves.

Lorissa McCoy

Hospitality Director

 

Lorissa is a dedicated professional who transitioned from service management to becoming a vital part of the Silverleaf community. As a mother of four, she has mastered multitasking and organizational skills. Starting in the service industry, Lorissa gained extensive management experience and excelled in high-pressure environments. Her passion for helping others led her to Silverleaf, where she began as a caregiver. Her leadership qualities quickly advanced her to Culinary Director and then Hospitality Director. In this role, she oversees kitchen operations for all locations and plans events, ensuring top-quality service and an engaging community for residents.