OUR TEAM
Finds Joy in Helping Others
Compassionate
High -Quality Care
The Village at Sugar Land isn’t part of a giant corporation. We’re a family business, founded by a husband and wife team of registered nurses with more than 30 years of experience in senior healthcare. Our owners have a deep commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care that mirrors their Christian values.
Our staff not only includes registered and licensed nurses but also physical therapists. All personal care attendants receive specialized training in resident care and dementia care. They are devoted to helping you and to improving the quality of your daily life.
A Team Based on Commitment & Faith
At The Village at Sugar Land, we know that caring for you means caring for your individual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual needs. All of our services and all of our actions focus on enriching each of these components. Together, these five dimensions make life richer and each day more blessed.
Meet Our Dedicated Team of Professionals
Shiju Kurian
Shiju Kurian
Dining Services Director
Shiju Kurian possesses an international career in hospitality, with more than three decades of experience. He joined The Village at Sugar Land last year. In his role as a Director of Dining Services, he oversees the day-to-day operations of food production and service, creating nutritious and top-quality food for the residents. He implements new culinary programs in conjunction with the company’s marketing and culinary teams.
Shiju Graduated and started his career in India and extended to the Middle East, United Kingdom, Australia, and currently in the USA, making him an asset to Unidine Corporation. Before working at The Village, he was in a senior management position at Darden Group USA, Disability Service Government of Australia, National Trust United Kingdom, and Hotel and Restaurant Consultant in the Middle East and India. Through his years of service, he gained proven leadership expertise in operations, sales, staff recruitment, and development.
Shiju is a caring, compassionate person who understands the needs of The Village at Sugar Land residents and provides quality service to them. Besides all, he has a passion for contemporary art and in his free time conducts exhibitions at different venues. His favorite quote is, “We are Exceptional People Providing Exceptional Service to Exceptional Customers”
Dolores Tovar
Dolores Tovar
Assisted Living Activity Director
Dolores Tovar has been dedicated to serving residents in various communities since 2016, with experience in Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. She finds joy in being around the residents and loves seeing the smiles on their faces. Her patience and passion shine through in her daily work.
Starting her career as a secretary right after high school, Dolores chose to focus on raising her two boys as a stay-at-home mom. In her free time, she enjoys spending quality moments with her sons and exploring various activities. She enjoys comedy, biking, nature walks, and listening to music. Her hobbies include photography and collecting miniatures, showcasing her creativity and attention to detail.
Marcial Velasquez
Marcial Velasquez
Maintenance Director
Marcial is a dedicated and hardworking maintenance personnel at The Village at Sugar Land. He ensures the building’s interior and exterior are in optimum condition at all times. His maintenance activity includes safety checks, asset repairs, and minor fixing if needed.
His job is to make sure everything is functional and comfortable and the occupants residing have a safe environment at all times. Marcial is very punctual and takes his job very seriously. He performs his duty promptly. The residents at The Village at Sugar Land appreciate his dedication and work ethic to the newly built community “The Village at Sugar Land”.
Besides his work duties, Marcial is a friendly person and enjoys his leisure time with his family and friends. He loves to watch movies and stays active in outdoor activities with his boys. Ensuring that the residents have a safe and clean environment is Marcial’s number one priority.