Meet the team.

Wesley is a DFW native who has spent his career investing in hospitality, team building, and management. He spent the first part of his career managing multiple landmark restaurants in Dallas. He transitioned into Senior Living as Food and Beverage Director, overseeing a full-scale renovation of the kitchen and dining areas in one of Dallas’s most premier communities. He has since served in multiple roles, including Senior Director of Culinary Operations and Associate Executive Director, successfully overseeing the construction and grand opening of a new community. When asked “why senior living?”, Wes says, “you can see the impact you and your team members can have on our residents and families by simply caring. I live by the belief that you only know the experience that your team members and residents are having by walking the community, serving the residents and team members.” His greatest professional accomplishment has been the network of amazing team members, residents, and families that have made him a better leader and person.
Wesley and Shelly are proud parents of three. He enjoys music, especially playing the guitar, cooking for whoever is hungry, and the occasional round of golf.
Wesley is excited to join the Heritage team to introduce the Orchard Pointe brand and the company’s mission and core values to Texas.

Magan Washington is a Senior Living Sales and Marketing Director with five years of experience in the industry. Known for her spontaneity and vibrant personality, Magan has a genuine passion for helping seniors and building lasting relationships with families. With a deep love for her own family, Magan understands the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment for seniors in their next chapter of life.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Magan finds joy in the great outdoors, traveling to new places, and experimenting with her culinary skills in the kitchen. Her adventurous spirit fuels her desire to explore new destinations and cuisines, while her love for cooking allows her to create memorable experiences for friends and loved ones.

Magan takes pride in being a reputable resource for families, providing them with the guidance and support they need during the transition into senior living. Her dedication to helping families find the right solutions and her commitment to building strong connections make her an invaluable asset to the senior living community.

With Magan’s expertise and genuine care, families can feel confident that their loved ones will be well taken care of and supported in their journey towards a fulfilling and vibrant senior lifestyle.

As the Director of Memory Support, Brenda is responsible for the leadership, management and oversight of healthcare services and programs that care givers provide to memory support residents.  Brenda started her career in healthcare over 10 years ago as a nurse’s aide at an assisted living facility.  Brenda has continued to work in assisted living facilities as a medication aide, Health Services support assistant, and as a resident care coordinator.  Outside of her passion of caring for out aging population, Brenda enjoys spending time outdoors camping and fishing with her family and friends. 

Heritage Communities welcomed Genelle Girthoffer to the leadership team in 2021 as Vice President of Human Resources. Genelle is responsible for the strategic development and oversight of all Human Resources operations for Heritage Communities, leading the development, implementation and management of programs that attract, motivate, develop and retain associates. With more than 20 years of experience as a human resources professional, Genelle has demonstrated the ability to lead and motivate teams to new levels of success. Having worked in a variety of industries, she brings a diverse background including hands-on experience in benefits, payroll, training, development, coaching, and customer satisfaction.

Genelle earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of NebraskaOmaha and holds the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification. During her career, she has worked in the human services, construction and financial services industries.

An Omaha native, Genelle enjoys running, reading, and spending time with her husband, Zach, and their two boys.

Industry involvement:

• Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
• Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM)