Our Team

Over a century of service.

Our leadership, unusually strong and experienced, knows what works when it comes to providing compassionate care for Texas’ seniors. Add a fervent commitment to providing a faith-based environment, to helping each resident maintain their dignity and self-esteem regardless of circumstances, and a staff whose every member sets their personal bar higher when it comes to ICARE (integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence) – and results speak for themselves.

FRANCES BELTRAN
VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Frances Beltran began her service at MRC in 1998 as the Human Resources Specialist, moved to the Corporate Director of Human Resources, and now serves at the Vice President of Human Resources. She earned her CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) designation in 2004 and her SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) in 2011.
In her current role, Frances allows the ICARE values of Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence to guide her in serving MRC employees, as they in turn serve our most worthy seniors.
JEFF BRADFORD
ADMINISTRATOR
Jeff brings years of long-term care experience to MRC Cornerstone. He obtained his Nursing Facility Administrator license in 2008 and has served as an Administrator and Executive Director in Louisiana, Arkansas and now Texas. Jeff is a native of Louisiana, but has made Texarkana home, with his wife Melissa and three children: Wes, Levi, and Reese.
DELONDRIA EPPS
ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR
Delondria is currently serving as the Assisted Living Director at Cornerstone. She holds an associate degree from Texarkana College and is currently extending her studies at Texas A&M Texarkana, with the goal of ultimately becoming an Administrator or Executive Director within the MRC system. Delondria holds both a CMA and CNA license, and is devoted to the well-being of assisting seniors. She is a humanitarian who strives to grow daily in the knowledge and skills that will enable her to advance in the health care field and provide excellent care and services. Delondria loves to spend time with her daughter Mekylie Epps, travel, and listen to music.
BRITANY GAVRIEL
ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Britany has several years of experience as an Area Director of operations for hotels in the Texarkana area. She was most recently General Manager of a local hotel in Texarkana. Britany has a strong hospitality background, and with her ICARE values, she is a great asset to the MRC team. Britany is a native of Texarkana and has solid business ties with the community. She is married to husband Chris and has two sons and a daughter.
JILL JANES
VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES AND MARKETING
Jill Janes has served in the senior living industry for over 8 years and brings a broad knowledge and understanding from her various positions held within the industry (from cook to vice president). Jill recently served as regional director of marketing and sales at Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America (PMMA) where she concentrated on marketing strategies, operational processes and system-wide growth. She also served as director of sales and marketing for PMMA as well as marketing director for Mesa Springs Retirement Village in Abilene, Texas. Along with her many sales awards and industry honors, Jill brings a positive and magnetic personality to MRC. Jill resides in Willis with her husband, Jeremy, and their six children: Max, Beaux, Jaxon, Landon, Ella Grace and Kelley. Jill and her family love spending time together fishing and exercising.
AUTUMN NORTON
HUMAN RESOURCES COORDINATOR
Autumn joined the MRC Cornerstone team in November 2017. She has worked in health care since 2005, most of that being in human resources, but also has experience handling accounts payable and a resident trust fund. Autumn says she truly loves seniors and what she learns from their experiences. Autumn has lived in the Texarkana area since she was 12, so this is home to her. She has 2 children; Brock and Kaylee. Their family enjoys various adventures, including camping, hiking and traveling to new places.
STEVE RAUSCH
VICE PRESIDENT OF TECHNOLOGY
Steve joined MRC in 2017 in his current position from United Methodist Communities of New Jersey, where he had been the Corporate Director of IT (Information Technology) for about 3 years. Prior to that, he held a variety of positions at Tennova Healthcare in Lebanon, TN; for Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, MI; for Gibson General Hospital in Princeton, IN; and for IU Health – White Memorial in Monticello, IN.
Steve holds an associate’s degree in computer information systems from Ivy Tech Community College, a BS in computer systems networking and telecommunications from Capella University, and a graduate certificate in cybersecurity from Central Michigan University.
YVONNE SEIFERT
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLINICAL SERVICES
Yvonne is a native Texan with more than 20 years’ experience in long-term care, beginning as a charge nurse. She has held various positions throughout her career, including unit manager, MDS coordinator and director of nursing at one care center, where she worked for 10 years. She held the position of director of nursing at the center for eight years. Yvonne’s experience also includes the role of regional director of clinical services for another company where she oversaw the quality of care for eight centers across the state. During her tenure, the entire region showed significant improvement in the 5-Star rating system and in the company’s internal score card system.
Yvonne establishes a strong emphasis on delivering high quality care, and she expects nothing short of excellence in the clinical department. In 2011, she joined MRC as the director of nursing at its Cornerstone community in Texarkana. In 2015, she was promoted to MRC director of clinical services. Yvonne holds a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from UT Arlington. She has chaired the Peer Group for Leading Age and has mentored nursing students in precept programs from several nursing schools in ADN and BSN disciplines.
DON STEPHENS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Don joined the MRC team in January 2015, having worked in the senior living field since 1990. Prior to joining MRC, he served as CFO for retirement communities in Louisville, KY and Midland TX and spent time working as a financial software consultant for a provider of software to senior living organizations. He received a B.A. in Psychology from Baylor University and then completed his education in Finance and Accounting at the University of Louisville in Louisville, KY.
AMY THOMAS
REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
As Regional Vice President Amy oversees the operations of Cornerstone as well as sister MRC communities Creekside in Huntsville and PineCrest in Lufkin, where she also serves as Executive Director.
Starting out as a licensed vocational nurse, Amy has touched many lives in her career growth. She also served as human resources coordinator and staff development director, roles that gave her great insight into the support needs of PineCrest employees. After obtaining her Bachelor of Business degree, Amy was charged with managing operations for the nursing and rehabilitation services of the community, and is currently working toward expanding home health services to residents of the greater Lufkin community.
Amy continues to lead by example and is a champion for customer service and excellence in resident health services. Amy is also invested in the greater Lufkin community through the Kiwanis Club. She is an inspiration to our employees because she looks for the best in others and strives to help others grow professionally as they serve our mission.