Meet the Leaders Guiding Ambiance at Brandon

Ambiance at Brandon, formerly Tessera of Brandon, is entering its next chapter with
Providence Senior Living.

Located in Brandon, Florida, Ambiance at Brandon provides assisted living and memory
care in a community setting designed to support comfort, connection and daily engagement.
As Providence Senior Living helps guide the community forward, the focus remains clear:
supporting residents, families and team members with thoughtful leadership, open
communication and a continued commitment to Creating the Best Day Possible.™

For residents and families, a community transition can naturally bring questions. Who is
leading the community? What values guide their decisions? How will they support the
people who live and work there each day?

The answers begin with a leadership team rooted in senior living experience, hands-on
support and shared commitment to the people of Ambiance at Brandon.

A Hands-On Approach to Senior Living

Providence Senior Living’s leadership philosophy is rooted in personal connection. Senior
living is not only about operations, buildings or services. It is about the daily experience of
residents, the trust families place in a community and the team members who need support
to do meaningful work.

At Ambiance at Brandon, that approach begins with listening. Since the transition began,
Providence Senior Living has focused on learning from residents, families and team
members, using their feedback to better understand what the community needs now and
where thoughtful support can make the greatest difference.

As Jill Andrew, Marketing Director of Ambiance at Brandon, shared, this is a time of “new
owners, same heart.” Her words help capture the balance Providence Senior Living is
working to support: bringing new leadership resources to Ambiance at Brandon while
honoring the people, relationships and sense of community that already make it feel
familiar.

The Team Behind the Next Chapter

The Providence Senior Living team includes leaders across ownership, operations, quality services,
finance, sales and marketing and human resources. Their combined background
gives Ambiance at Brandon steady guidance in the areas families often care about most,
including communication, daily consistency, team culture, responsible planning and resident
well-being.

Tom Green, Principal of Providence One Partners, has spent years in senior living
leadership and development. His direction helps set the long-term vision for Providence
Senior Living and the standards that shape its communities.

Michelle Pierce, Principal of Providence One Partners, adds deep knowledge in real
estate development and senior living. Through her oversight, Providence continues to invest
in settings where residents can feel comfortable, connected and cared for.

Damon Thomas, Senior Vice President of Operations for Providence Senior Living,
oversees operations and performance across Florida. His attention to systems,
communication and day-to-day consistency matters during a transition, especially for
families looking for stability and clear follow-through.

Zacha Garcia, Director of Finance for Providence One Partners, guides financial
stewardship across the organization. Careful planning behind the scenes can make a
meaningful difference in the resources, staffing support and services a community can
sustain.

Samantha Hollister, Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for Providence Senior
Living, partners with local teams as families explore senior living options. Her approach
centers on clear information, thoughtful guidance and conversations that reflect each
family’s needs.

Marilyn Zenny, Regional Director of Quality Services for Providence Senior Living,
draws on deep clinical and senior living knowledge. Dignity, compassion and person-
centered care guide how she approaches quality service priorities.

Christine Welch, Human Resources Field Manager for Providence Senior Living,
works closely with team members across the organization. By strengthening the employee
experience, she contributes to the care, service and connection residents feel each day.

Together, these leaders reflect Providence Senior Living’s commitment to staying close to
the people, decisions and daily details that shape life at Ambiance at Brandon.

Providence Senior Living’s approach can be seen in priorities such as

Progress takes steady attention. Through local partnership and involved leadership,
Providence Senior Living is working to make the transition feel clear, thoughtful and
connected to the people who call Ambiance at Brandon home.

What This Means for Residents and Families

At Ambiance at Brandon, leadership is not just a list of names. Leadership shapes how the community communicates, responds, improves and cares for each resident’s daily experience. 

Providence Senior Living’s approach can be seen in priorities such as

• Listening to residents, families and team members
• Strengthening family communication
• Investing in team culture
• Making thoughtful improvements over time
• Encouraging engagement, connection and well-being
• Keeping resident needs close to each decision

Progress takes steady attention. Through local partnership and involved leadership, Providence Senior Living is working to make the transition feel clear, thoughtful and connected to the people who call Ambiance at Brandon home.

Ambiance at Brandon, Moving Forward

Creating the Best Day Possible™ gives Providence Senior Living a simple way to measure
the work ahead at Ambiance at Brandon. It keeps the focus on daily life and on how
residents, families and team members experience the community.

Careful attention, thoughtful decisions and meaningful daily interactions help carry that
philosophy into practice.

Ambiance at Brandon may have a new name and new leadership support, but the purpose
remains deeply personal. Providence Senior Living is working to help the community feel
steady and true to the people who call it home.

To learn more about Ambiance at Brandon and its approach to
assisted living and memory care, visit the
community online or contact the team at 813-607-6880 today.