Park Manor has been financially strong for over 40 years. Our legacy has been built by some of Nashville's most respected businessmen, community leaders and healthcare professionals (including Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.). Today, that tradition of strong leadership continues. Our experienced management team is committed to maintaining Park Manor's reputation for being Nashville's finest luxury independent retirement community. As we drive forward, under the guidance of a community-wide board and our Executive Director, we are committed to leading the way to the future by continuing in the pioneering spirit that has put us where we are today.

Management Profiles

The People of Park Manor

Dr. Andrew Sandler

Executive Director
asandler@parkmanorapts.com

Andrew B. Sandler, Ph.D. has over 20 years of management experience in the healthcare field. Andrew holds three graduate degrees, including a Master of Health Administration, a Ph.D. in Special Education and a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. He has served as a Board Member of the Gulf States Association of Homes and Services for the Aging and as the President of the Alzheimer's Association New Orleans Regional Advisory Committee.

Vicky Raines

Director of Resident Services
vraines@parkmanorapts.com

Vicky Raines, Director of Resident Services, joined Park Manor in May 2002. She brings to the table over 27 years of experience in management, sales and marketing in a variety of fields. Vicky Raines has an extensive technology background, serving previously as an IT manager.

Vicky received her Assisted Living Administration Licensure Education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  She is certified as a Home For The Aged/Assisted Care Living Facility Administrator by the Board for Licensing Health Care Facilities, State of Tennessee Department of Health.

Judy Given

Director of Project Development
jgiven@parkmanorapts.com

Judy Shmerling Given comes to Park Manor with a diverse background as a psychotherapist and business owner. Judy returned to Nashville following 17 years working as the Director of Clinical Services and expressive arts therapist in a special education school in Baltimore, Maryland. Upon returning to Nashville in 1997, she and her husband, Gil, have owned and operated a Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream franchise beginning in 2002. They currently have three scoop shops in the Nashville and Franklin areas. She has worked with her brother, Michael Shmerling, and his team since 2006 to develop Abe's Garden in memory of their father, Abram Shmerling.

Brenda Nagey

Director of Life Enrichment
bnagey@parkmanorapts.com

Brenda has been a certified Activity Director since 1990, with 18 years experience serving Senior Citizens. She has experience working with residents in nursing homes, assisted living, adult daycare and memory care neighborhoods. She has a BS in Education and has found that those skills can be used very effectively when working with seniors with or without memory loss challenges. Brenda has been married 17 years and has two wonderful children. She loves pets of all kinds, contemporary Christian music and cooking. More than anything, she loves making people happy and enjoys seeing others smile . . .  and believes that everyone should do it often!

Michael Snyder

Director of Culinary Services
msnyder@parkmanorapts.com

Michael Snyder, Director of Culinary Services, is an award-winning chef with 20+ years of experience. He has trained with such chefs as Chef Moose Ahlyege and Chef Julio Orintez; and specialized in French and Mediterranean Cuisine. He has excelled in establishments such as, Stockyard Restaurant, The Cellar in Dalton, GA, Arthur’s Restaurant in Union Station, as well as, numerous country clubs. Chef Michael started his career as a dishwasher at Shoney’s in 1990, from there he moved to the positions of cook, and then server. In 1994, he started his apprenticeship as a chef at Opryland Hotel. Since then, he has gained the knowledge and experience of all aspects of the food service industry.

Frank Daruk

Director of Facilities and Operations
fdaruk@parkmanorapts.com

Frank started his career in residential construction, worked as a maintenance supervisor for the Housing Authority here in Nashville, as a Maintenance Manager for Gaylord Opryland. He also served as Director of Plant Operations for the Nashville Rehabilitation Hospital.