Lakeland Senior Living
Our Team

Josh started his career in senior living by opening an adult foster home through Jackson County Mental health in 2005. He was the resident manager for almost two years on site, day and night providing every aspect of care. He was offered the position of Administrator for an Assisted Living and Memory Care, which he found to be the perfect career for him and is still doing it today. He has held certificates in California and Oregon and currently still does in Oregon.

When he is not at work he enjoys camping and fishing with his family. The perfect day for him is to be at the coast on the beach with his wife and daughters.

Renee Barnett originally joined Lakeland Senior Living in July 2020 as the Business Office Coordinator. After a brief move to Washington state and back, she has grown in her roles from the Business Services Director to the Assistant Administrator and is very excited to be in the community. Renee looks forward to meeting new residents, members of the community and help create a fun-loving environment.

Taylor started her career at Lakeland as the concierge, and has since grown into the role of Community Relations Director. Her favorite thing about working at Lakeland is getting to know the residents and their families. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys traveling to new cities, exploring the great outdoors, and attending concerts of all genres. 

Syrel, who goes by “Si”, started her career at Lakeland in 2015 as a Caregiver, then she became a Medication Technician, and once given the chance, has grown into the role of Resident Care Coordinator. Being at Lakeland gives her the opportunity to serve and build close relationships with the residents, and their families. Si enjoys the rewards of being in our resident’s lives and ensuring they are receiving the best quality of care that can be provided. Being at Lakeland has allowed Si to meet so many wonderful people; residents, families, and staff alike. Si says, “I love being able to collaborate together to provide quality care and compassion to all members of our community.” In her free time, Si enjoys watching movies with her husband Chris, cleaning and doing projects in her home and crocheting.

John was born and raised in Los Angeles, California whereas a young man he worked as a dishwasher and prep cook for array of establishments. After traveling Europe and living in Prague for several years, John settled down in Southern Oregon where he met his wife of over 25 years and together, they have raised two sons. John has been a Chef in a few fine dining restaurants in the Valley since the early 2000s which have included Porters in Medford, the Schoolhaus Brewhaus and the Jacksonville Inn. On his days off, he enjoys spending time with his family and riding his motorcycle.