A Welcome From Our Leadership

Frank Guajardo began his healthcare career in college, when he worked as a certified nursing assistant. Since then, he has dedicated his career to senior living, working for the past two decades at skilled nursing and continuing care communities. Frank says that our Victorian Village’s mission “speaks to an important life lesson, which is helping those that can’t help themselves, or who are in need.” Frank and his wife Neli have 3 children and a bulldog named Lexi—one big, happy family.

Alex Tarr became Victorian Village’s Campus Manager in 2020. “The positive and welcoming atmosphere that I sensed from everyone at Victorian Village—from the residents and their families to all our employees—exude a warm, healing feeling that is unlike any place I’ve worked before,” he says. Prior to his time at Victorian Village, Alex attended Eastern Illinois University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in health administration. After graduation, he worked as the Admissions Director and Assistant Administrator at other senior living communities before joining the Victorian Village team. “I believe that excellent care can be achieved when you have a full understanding of a resident’s needs,” he says. “When that occurs, you can then provide complete care for the mind, body, and soul. I believe that is something Providence strives for.” When Alex isn’t working with seniors, he enjoys Chicago sports and spending time with family and friends. Alex and his wife Katie, who also works in healthcare, have a cat named Rory. Alex is a proud Licensed Nursing Home Administrator in the state of Illinois.