Meet the leaders making excellence the standard
The Buckingham’s team is dedicated to creating a thriving and supportive community for all residents. With a commitment to excellence and a wealth of experience, our team ensures that The Buckingham remains a premier destination for senior living.
PHILIP JACOB
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Philip Jacob joined the Buckingham as Health Care Administrator in 2011, bringing several years of experience from SavaSeniorCare Houston properties. Under his tenure, The Plaza has maintained some of the highest clinical outcomes in the city and received deficiency free surveys in 2015 and 2017. Also in 2017, Philip led the team to the AHCA/NCAL Bronze Commitment to Quality Award based on the Baldrige Health Care Criteria for Performance Excellence. Philip credits a focus on employee retention and continuity of care for residents as keys to success. Phil has an extensive background in hospitality management, starting his career in Hotel Management in Toronto, Canada. He relocated to Houston in 2002 to join Marriott as Sales and Catering Director. His strong emphasis on staff and resident satisfaction make him a perfect fit with the Buckingham culture.
PHILLIP TAYLOR
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Phillip joined The Buckingham from Querencia at Barton Creek, where he served as senior living sales counselor for nearly 3 years before becoming director of sales at The Buckingham in July 2018. He has more than 30 years of experience in senior living and medical supply sales, giving him an intimate understanding of the needs of our residents. Outside of work, Phillip has a deep passion for volunteering. Before moving to Houston, he mentored youth at the Dallas County Juvenile Department. Phillip has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in College Station.
SHANNON SCHMIDT
DIRECTOR OF LIFE ENRICHMENT
Shannon joined The Buckingham in July 2018 as Lifestyle Manager, overseeing the events and programming of The Plaza at The Buckingham. She has been in the industry since 1999 and has been a Nationally Certified Director of Activities through NCCAP since 2006 and most recently as become a Certified Dementia Practitioner.
VINCE BURLAOS
DIRECTOR OF FOOD & BEVERAGE
Vince Burlaos joined The Buckingham in 2019 and provides vision and leadership for the multiple dining services available to residents at The Buckingham. Vince earned a degree in Hospitality in the Philippines and found his way to the United States, beginning a career with Royal Caribbean which traveled to different parts of the world. He became intrigued with the flavors and culture of different countries and enjoys bringing that international experience to his menus. After his tenure with Royal Caribbean, Vince furthered his knowledge through the Florida Culinary Institute with additional training from the Culinary Institute of America in St. Helena, California for the Flavor of the World. His goal at The Buckingham is to make dining more fun and provide an assortment of curated dining options for residents who can select from a variety of dining venues — from lighter choices in the St. James Bistro, to the global-inspired menu in the Rosewood Grill or the traditional, elegant alternative in The Windsor dining room.To learn more about the people making a difference at The Buckingham, click here to fill out a contact form or call us at (713) 730-2633.