Meet the Team

Ken was named senior vice president of Buckner Retirement Services in 2025, after serving as interim leader of the organization in 2024. As the senior vice president, Ken leads provides strategic leadership to the organization and its seven communities.

Ken brings more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience in nonprofit, faith-based senior living communities. He previously served as the president and founder of Scott Senior Services, LLC, where he operated a consulting company specializing in development assistance, strategic planning and operational support.

Most of Ken’s career was spent working for Trinity Senior Living Communities in Michigan from 1998 until 2016, starting as a regional director and retiring as president and CEO.

Ken holds a bachelor's degree in economics and a Master of Arts in public administration, both from Northern Michigan University. He is a veteran of the United States Air Force, serving as an air traffic control operator, supervisor and officer from 1981 to 1992.

Michael joined Buckner Retirement Services in January 2023 and brings more than 20 years of senior living experience to Buckner. He previously served as vice president of operations for Ascension Living where he led an operations team responsible for 34 communities in 11 states and Washington D.C.

In his role as vice president and chief operating officer, Michael will oversee operations of the faith-based, nonprofit senior living provider. He will also ensure the creation and implementation of new processes and strategies supporting the organizational mission of Buckner.

In addition to his work experience, Michael holds a certificate in health ministry leadership from Aquinas Institute of Theology; nursing facility administrator license from McLennan Community College; Master of Science, Gerontology from Baylor University; nursing assistant certificate from McLennan Community College; and Bachelor of Business Administration from Baylor University.

Alyssa joined Buckner Retirement Services in 2024 providing robust robust senior living marketing and sales leadership to the Buckner portfolio of communities. Prior to joining Buckner, Alyssa served as Chief Marketing Officer for The Legacy Senior Communities and held roles such as Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Texas-based system provider, Methodist Retirement Communities; Marketing Regional Consultant for Asbury Communities, system provider in the North East; and Marketing Regional Consultant for Greystone Communities, working with communities across the country.

Throughout her career, Alyssa has supported more than 100 communities and has successfully opened dozens of start-ups and expansions. Known for her ability to unite teams and drive success through effective sales training and goal alignment, Alyssa also has a history of top performance in IT sales prior to working in senior living. She graduated from the University of Kansas William Allen White School of Journalism and completed work toward a master’s in project management. Alyssa is married to Ryan who owns/operates a CrossFit gym in Frisco, Texas and together they are raising five children: Roman, Reese, Ty, Janie, and Valor.

Stephanie joined the Buckner Retirement Services team in 2023 as the Senior Director of Health Services after serving as the director of nursing at Westminster Place in Longview for more than 16 years.  Stephanie is responsible for the oversight, management and leadership of skilled nursing services for all Buckner communities including the implementation of practices, policies and procedures to support regulatory compliance while pushing the organization's mission of serving seniors forward.

In addition to her role at Buckner, Stephanie serves on multiple industry advisory boards and committees including recently being appointed to The Department of State Health Services Antibiotic Stewardship Advisory Committee PHR 4/5N. Stephanie resides in Longview, Texas with her husband where they enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren in their free time.

Steven joined the Buckner Retirement Services Team in 2022 as Director of Financial Planning & Analysis where he supports BRS communities by ensuring our continued strong financial health. Though new to the senior living industry, Steven’s prior experience includes nearly 15 years in various financial planning and analysis roles at a major airline. He also spent several years in wine-production operations at a number of wineries in California, Oregon, and New Zealand.

Steven earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration (Finance) from Texas A&M University. He resides in downtown Dallas, just a few short blocks away from Buckner’s corporate offices--allowing for a daily commute by foot. In his spare time, Steven loves exploring all that the city has to offer and is continuously on the lookout to find and try new restaurants! He also enjoys a nice New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc or Napa Cabernet from time to time!