Park Place

Chris Bosley

General Manager

As a recognized leader with exceptional communication, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, Chris brings with him 20+ years of progressive management roles and experience.  Originally from Pickering, ON, Chris graduated from Ryerson Polytechnic University with a Bachelor of Commerce in Hospitality, and began his hospitality career at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto. Upon moving to Ottawa in 2001, Chris furthered his career at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club before moving to the Fairmont Chateau Laurier, which also brought about an exciting opportunity to then work at the Fairmont Southampton in Bermuda.  After spending two years in Bermuda, with his wife and two daughters, Chris returned to Ottawa to open and operate the Infinity Convention Centre.  Chris prides himself with his attention to detail, standards and employee relationships and looks forward to applying these skills to this new chapter in his career with the staff and residents at Park Place. 

Geraldine Skanes

Sales and Marketing Manager

Juan Miguel

Concierge Manager

Juan Miguel became a senior technician in industrial maintenance in 2010, in his native country, Spain. With more than 7 years of experience as a project manager in the residential, commercial and industrial sector, he is delighted to put all his knowledge into Park Place Seniors Community and Retirement Residence.

Grace MacLeod

Director of Care

Grace MacLeod grew up in the Philippines and obtained a degree in Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service with a major in Political Science and International Relations in 1992. After completing her education she moved to Dubai and worked as a Logistics Manager for five years. She transitioned to the United States to attend nursing school in Tennessee. Grace started her nursing career in a Long Term Care/Dementia Unit and worked her way up to become an Assistant Director of Nursing.

Her passion as a nurse has always been around Geriatrics as it makes her life more rewarding and meaningful. She has been in Ottawa for 4 years now starting as a volunteer at Peter D. lark and then joining Redwoods Retirement as an ADOC.  She is happily living with her husband John, and opens her home to welcome International students. She is always open to meeting new people, so come say hello!

Sarah Davies

Hospitality Manager

Sarah graduated with Honors from the Culinary Management Program at Algonquin and was the 2006 recipient of The Gay Cook Bursary for overall excellence in her program. After school she went on to work in several Farm to Table Restaurants where she continued her education. She started her career in the retirement industry in 2016 as a cook and within the year was offered her first Food Service Manager position. In 2018 she won several awards including the 2018 People’s Choice Award at the Kanata Senior Center Cook off, 2018 Best Seasonal Recipe and the 2018 Food Service Manager of the Year Award. Sarah joined the Park Place Team in 2019 and uses her passion for food and customer service to create exciting menus and an enjoyable dining experience for our residents.

Dr. Dy

Doctor (In-House)

Dr. Dy is described as a compassionate and knowledgeable practitioner who puts his patients and their families first. He takes the time to explain medical matters in a manner that is understandable and helpful; his patients are extremely fortunate to be in his care.

Dr. Saar

Doctor (In-House)

Caring, competent, knowledgeable and thorough, Dr. Saar is an excellent addition to the team at Park Place. His patients appreciate his punctuality and efficiency, and it is apparent to them that he truly cares for seniors.