Meet Our Senior Living Professionals at The Trace

Campbell McClure

Executive Director

Early on, I pursued a career in nursing because of my passion for healthcare.  I just never thought it would take me outside of the acute setting.  Although I was grateful for my opportunity to work with critical care patients, the relationships I can form with my residents are now, so much more personal.  Being able to greet them every morning, share meaningful moments, and positively influence their lives, is a gift I don’t take for granted.  Senior Living is a family bond and one I’m happy to be part of.

Family is who truly inspire me.  Everything I do is for them. My wife Veronica, our son Atlas, and our daughter Maeve are my motivation.  I take the same approach with my residents and feel that is how you create a loving atmosphere for them and a winning culture for those in our industry.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy exercising and spending time with my family.  Probably the most millennial thing I do is play video games every once in a while.

I want people to look back on my career and say I was a great leader who made people better.  Whether that was through education, motivation, or compassion, I simply want to be remembered for making a difference.  Accomplishments and accolades are important measures of success, but caring for others with a servant mentality is one I hope rubs off on those who follow in my footsteps.  I want my children to grow up understanding the value of things and that nothing in this world is owed. Work hard every day and be selfless.  Keep God and family first and the rest will work out.

Tanya Taylor

Lead Care Giver

Tanya has been with The Trace as a Care Manager since April 2016. She truly cares about her residents and their happiness. In March 2020, Tanya was promoted to Memory Care/SHINE Director. Tanya says “Make no mistake, this job is not for everyone. I love helping residents who are “fading away”. It’s an important responsibility. It may be difficult for residents to reach me but I enjoy reaching out to them. I love every difficult, odd, impossible, funny, combative and sweet one of my residents.”

Thomas Epstein

Culinary Director

Thomas Epstein is the Culinary Director at the Trace. He’s been with us for two years. He was born and raised in Mandeville, and returned home after working in Austin, Texas for 15 years.   He has decades of experience in restaurants and senior living communities. . Apart from a passion for cooking and service, Thomas also loves camping and hiking. He has found a unique sense of fulfillment in serving the residents at The Trace, and he hopes to be with us for a long time.

Kiara Garrett

Director of Celebrations

Kiara is a mother of two, with whom she loves dearly. Kiara has been with Trace since September 2021. She has been in this field for 6 years now. Kiara offers an abundance of ideas that enriches the lives of all residents. She is a well-rounded, self-taught gardener, a master crafter, and has an extreme soft spot for the elderly, which makes her the perfect person to craft exceptional activities and events programs that provides exciting, engaging  lifestyle for our residents here at The Trace. Kiara is a mother of two, with whom she loves dearly. She enjoys traveling, “doing brunch” with friends, and being outdoors when the weather is good.