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Pamela Cokash, executive director, has 20 years of experience in health care, working with seniors in skilled nursing facilities and continuing care retirement communities. She has a business degree from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is a licensed nursing home administrator in the states of California and Washington. Prior to her career in health care, she worked at Princess Cruises and Tours in downtown Seattle and traveled to Alaska and the Canadian Rockies for seven years. She has lived in California, Washington and Calgary, Alberta, Canada. In the last 10 years, she has resided in both Northern and Southern California and recently moved back to Seattle, Washington, where she resides with her husband, who is a physical therapist, and their two dogs, Ave and Cruise. Pamela enjoys visiting all the local restaurants in Seattle, enjoys musicals, concerts and the outdoors, and loves to travel. She has traveled to 33 states within the United States in the last 15 years and has traveled to several places in Europe and Mexico.

Jeff Grow, Vibrant Life director, joined Solstice at Renton in August 2019. He has a long history of planning and leading activities for youth groups in Portland and Seattle. He makes a point to listen to the residents and give them a voice in planning the activities. Jeff and his wife, Shelly, are brand-new grandparents. They met in high school in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. They enjoy spending time with their son, his wife and their adorable grandson, Wesley. Jeff’s hobbies include photography, cooking and playing racquetball.

Jabari “JT” Thomas, Culinary Service director, has been with Solstice at Renton since August 2018. He brings over 15 years of experience working in the culinary industry. He is originally from Victorville, California. JT began his career in the hotel industry with Red Lion in Humboldt, California. He has implemented kitchen systems and has a desire to mentor young cooks. Guest service, plate presentation, menu development and customer service are his passions. After moving to San Francisco to attend culinary school at Le Cordon Bleu, JT met his wife, Ashley, and started a family. While raising two daughters, Anaiyah and Naima, he became an executive chef for Trader Vic’s in Emeryville. JT developed his skill and passion for international cuisine while working closely with an array of international chefs. He found the senior living hospitality industry in 2016 while working as a sous chef with Solstice at Apple Valley. JT is a sports enthusiast and loves the Lakers, Dodgers and Raiders.

Anthony Rusich, Building Service director, has a background that includes 10 years of construction experience and 15 years in maintenance. He has been working at Solstice at Renton for nine years. Anthony has three children and volunteers coaching middle school volleyball and flag football. Anthony’s hobbies are camping and watching the Seahawks win!

Stephanie Chapman, lead concierge at Solstice of Renton, worked in hospitality, in legal offices and as a receptionist prior to joining Solstice. She enjoys working with the senior community and taking care of the front desk duties for Solstice. Stephanie and her husband have just bought their first home in Renton and enjoy living there with Rhys, their corgi. Stephanie’s hobbies include spending time with family and friends, hiking with her dog, reading, traveling, and going to the theater.