Meet the Team

Providing a quality life for seniors is David’s passion. He’s been a leader in the senior living field for almost 30 years, and is licensed as a Nursing Home Administrator and certified as an ALF/RCF Administrator. He loves Oregon’s lifestyle, and when not at Capital Manor, you can find him hiking, biking, cooking healthy gourmet food and studying history.

Patty has worked in senior living since she was 15 and in a variety of positions at Capital Manor since she joined the team in 2000. She’s been a caregiver, worked in activities, and was Director of Environmental Services before taking on her current role. In her spare time, Patty loves spending time with her family.

Deirdre brings an extensive background in senior living to Capital Manor, with more than 25 years in the field. When Deirdre isn’t crunching numbers in the finance office, you’ll find her cooking, one of her favorite things to do.

Nikki joined the Capital Manor team in 2017, equipped with a strong sales and teaching background. Prior to Capital Manor, she spent 6 years at a Life Plan Community in the roles of sales, community relations, and marketing director. Outside of work, Nikki enjoys exploring Oregon’s forests on foot or bike, traveling, yoga and being with her family.

Bryan has over 35 years of construction and building maintenance experience.  He joined the Capital Manor Team in 2016 and was the Supervisor in Maintenance/Grounds/Security until his recent promotion to his current position in August of 2025. When Bryan isn’t working, he enjoys the grandchildren, working on cars and playing guitar.

After studying exercise science, Shelby realized that working in senior living was perfect for her, which led her to earn a Master of Science in Gerontology.  She’s been with Capital Manor since 2005. Outside of work, Shelby spends her time with her family. She loves her home and yard, finding great joy in caring for both.

Dawn joined the Capital Manor family in 2014, bringing with her a rich and wide-ranging background in senior care. Since 1999, her experience spans senior living property development, home health, and long-term care, all guided by a genuine passion for supporting older adults. Her dedication to creating safe, supportive environments for seniors continues to guide her work each day. In her free time, Dawn enjoys gardening, painting, and experimenting in the kitchen.

Mike joined Capital Manor in 2020 as our Executive Chef and was promoted to Food and Beverage Director in 2022. He is a restauranteur that brings with him a Le Cordon Bleu culinary education, and over 30 years of food service experience in restaurants and clubs. When away from work Mike enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, boating, playing soccer and coaching youth sports.

After being in Administration and helping her husband run their business for 20 years, Kara decided to pursue her dream of becoming an RN. At the age of 45, she went back to school and achieved that dream. With an extensive background working in Administration and Skilled Nursing Care, she found her passion in Gerontology and has been with Capital Manor since 2019 as our Director of Nursing. Kara loves spending quality time with family and friends, traveling and all the residents at Capital Manor.

Kim joined the Capital Manor team in 2022. She brings with her over 17 years of experience in Human Resources. When away from work Kim enjoys spending time with family and traveling.

Paul Holden joined Capital Manor in 2025 and is a seasoned technology leader with over 30 years of experience spanning the U.S. Air Force, telecommunications, call centers, healthcare, retail, e-commerce and enterprise Global IT. His career includes deep hands-on expertise across data center operations, network engineering, strategy, vendor management and large Global scale infrastructure modernization. He has led major strategic initiatives across multiple countries driving digital transformation, improving operational resilience and aligning technology with long-term business objectives. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family and traveling the globe.