Leadership

President/CEO

Scott McAvoy

Scott’s background and service providing care, direction, and leadership spans the course of his adult life.  His education includes a degree in psychology from the University of Maine and an MBA from the University of New Orleans. Scott’s incredible resume serving the adult population of adults with varying abilities is extensive.

His professional career as a psychiatric counselor at River Oaks Psychiatric Hospital in New Orleans led to his move to become the CEO of CPC Coliseum Medical Center, Assistant Managing Director of River Oaks Hospital. He later moved to Austin to assume the CEO position at Meridell Achievement Center.

Prior to joining Marbridge in 2004, Scott was Program Manager for Empowerment Options, a home and community services company providing residential alternatives to people with intellectual disabilities.

In 2012, Scott was appointed to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities by Governor Rick Perry.  He was reappointed in 2016 and 2022 by Governor Greg Abbot and serves on the Project Development and Audit Committees.

Scott presides over 275 residents, 200 plus employees and 200 volunteers and works alongside an active Board of Directors, to promote and maintain the values that uphold the mission of Marbridge.

Vice President of Development

Becca McPherson

With a relationship-focused approach to fundraising, Becca’s extensive experience in working for a residential setting, along with experience in fundraising for mental health, seniors, and adults with disabilities, allows for a great fit into the Marbridge mission. Becca has proven fundraising experience in major, planned, capital, annual, and endowment building with 19-years of fundraising leadership. Now in her eighth year at Marbridge, Becca’s development team assisted in the final year of a $7+ million capital campaign to complete The Lodges at The Ranch, a successful Stock the Lodges campaign, and completed the 43,000 sq ft Creed Ford III Therapeutic Riding Ranch capital campaign for $5-million. Prior to joining Marbridge, Becca was the Director of Development at Family Eldercare in Austin, TX raising funds for services supporting 5,700 seniors and adults with disabilities. Previously, she led a team of fundraising professionals at Marillac in Overland Park, KS where she helped to lead a capital campaign of over $8 million, increased general donations, and implemented a defined giving program with high-wealth supports. The passion for fundraising began as she started her career at Methodist Children’s Home, over 25 years ago, while attending Baylor University for her undergraduate and Master’s. At Methodist Children’s Home, Becca developed skills and a passion for working with amazing residents, major donors, capital improvement, general operating support, and building on a $450 million+ endowment.

Vice President of Operations

Marcus Mercer

Marcus is a graduate of Texas State University where he received a B.S. in Recreation Administration (with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation) and later a M.S in Dementia and Aging Studies. Marcus is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) and has interned at San Diego Adaptive Sports in addition to working with various individuals needing support with mental health. He is passionate about working with vulnerable populations and enthusiastic about providing enriching and productive experiences for the residents he serves.

Aside from working with elders and those with intellectual and developmental differences over the last 15 years, Marcus is also a lecturer at Texas State University and serves on several committees and councils throughout the state of Texas.  

Vice President of Finance

Michael Moulton

Vice President of Human Resources

Megan Salyer

Megan was born and raised in Oklahoma, where she attended Oklahoma State University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).  After completing an internship in New York at The Children’s Village, she moved back to Oklahoma to begin working with developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals as a Recreation and Aquatic Therapist. In 2009, she made the move to Texas to continue her work with the population through therapy.

In 2015, Megan joined Marbridge as the Summer Camp Coordinator. She quickly fell in love with Marbridge and knew she had to stay long-term! She moved into the Human Resource department and now has her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certificate. With over six years of Human Resource experience and a passion for the population, Megan is a natural fit for the Marbridge leadership team. When she isn’t working, she is spending time with her husband, her daughter Lucy, and pound pup Chloe at their home near Seguin, TX.

Director of Accounting

David Bilderback

Director of Admissions

Will Hoermann

From Breckenridge, Texas, Will has his BA in Gerontology from Stephen F. Austin State University. Before joining Marbridge in October, 2000, he was Admissions and Marketing Director & Human Resources Director for Fountain View, Inc., a skilled nursing facility, and Assisted Living Manager for HCR-Manor Care, an assisted living and skilled nursing facility. 

Will brings a genuine compassion to his job. He sincerely cares about the families who come to Marbridge looking for long-term care for a loved one with special needs. Will also genuinely cares for the adults that he places in our care, and he strives to make sure that Marbridge is the best match for them. Few can equal his boundless enthusiasm for Marbridge. Will is a true believer in our mission, and he strives to live our mission. Outside of work, Will enjoys gourmet cuisine, basketball, football, and his collection of blues records.

Director of The Village

Tracy Hogan

Tracy began at Marbridge as the Ranch Administrative Assistant in 2014. In 2018, Tracy was promoted to the Assistant Director of The Village. In her five years as Assistant Director, Tracy played a significant role in advancing The Village’s positive, safe, and encouraging environment for both residents and staff. Tracy was promoted to Director of The Village in 2023. 

In her free time, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family and friends and is an avid golfer. 

Director of The Ranch

Jenna Hudson

Jenna began with Marbridge Foundation in 2013 as an Admission’s Assistant. She has also served Marbridge as the Villa Community Liaison and the Assistant Director of the Village. Jenna holds a degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Reading Intervention, and has always been an advocate for individuals with intellectual disabilities.  She has a background in Marketing, Public Relations, and event planning. Jenna enjoys hearing family stories and teaching potential Marbridge families about all that Marbridge has to offer.

Director of Training & Education

Fred Johnson

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Fred was the middle child of seven. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Navy where he served six years as a medical corpsman. After his service, Fred graduated from Kaplan University with a BS in Human Services with an emphasis of Child and Family Welfare.

Fred moved to Texas in 2009 and has worked in the Special Education Field for the past 15 years as a teacher, Behavioral specialist, and Life Skills. Trainer. He’s worked and volunteered with Intellectually and Developmentally Disabled individuals for over two decades. He also has a strong passion for seeing individuals with IDD reach their full potential in every area of life and is an advocate for inclusion, dignity, respect, and care for those with IDD.

In his free time Fred loves to spend time with his wife of 14 years and their two sons.

Administrator of The Villa

Duncan Murray

Born in Washington DC, Duncan moved to North Carolina as a teenager where he first realized his passion for long-term care as he assisted his family throughout the care of his grandmother who lived in a skilled nursing facility. This experience led him to pursue a degree in Social Work at North Carolina State University. Upon completion, Duncan worked at and with multiple long-term care facilities and at Duke University Hospice where he directed the PARTners Program providing Hospice care to persons in nursing homes and other congregate care homes.

Duncan moved to Austin in 2005 where he continued his studies, graduating with a master’s degree from Texas State University in Dementia and Aging Studies and Long-Term Care Administration. Duncan is continuing his studies in a post graduate program through Trinity University in Dublin in the Aging, Health and Wellbeing in intellectual disability. Duncan draws from his experiences Hospice as well as long term care to provide leadership focused on enhancing quality of life. Duncan brings to The Villa a commitment to culture change and a focus on quality clinical care and quality of life for residents.

He and his wife, Michelle, a Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, share a love of the Austin music scene and travel. Duncan and Michelle share their home with their dogs Luke and Rey who visit Marbridge frequently, helping to ensure things run smoothly while providing cuddles and companionship to the residents of The Villa.

Director of Facilities

Michael O’Shieles

Michael brings extensive experience in facilities maintenance and construction management to his position as Director of Facilities. His prior experience includes maintenance of retail and kitchen facilities for a national seller of nutritious ready-to-eat meals as well as supervisory experience with the Texas Facilities Commission. Michael also brings purchasing and estimating experience gained with a national home construction company. He has managed multiple million dollar projects, with responsibility for organizing and implementing all aspects of the projects, including marketing and accounting. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Political Science from Texas A&M University and an Associate of Arts from Wharton County Junior College in Wharton, Texas. Michael is a native of Rosenburg, Texas. He and his family have resided in Austin since 2002.

Director of Communications and Development

Bob Worden

Bob joined Marbridge in 2019 as the Communications and Marketing Coordinator after six years as Digital Director for iHeartMedia. Since joining the Marbridge team, he brought a great new vision to all of our communications overseeing our website, publications, photography, graphics, video, social media, and so much more. 

In his free time, Bob enjoys spending time with his dog, Holly, and rooting for his beloved San Antonio Spurs.

Board Chair

J. Mitchell Bell – Board Chair

Trustee

Dr. Liam Fry

Trustee

Dr. Barbara Gideon

Trustee

Thomas M. Leyden

Trustee

Stephen T. Matthews

Trustee

Julia Nickerson

Trustee

Kate O’Brien

Trustee

Tom M. O’Brien

Trustee

C. David Perry – Secretary

Trustee

Norm Phillips

Trustee

Scott McAvoy