Leadership Team
David Egbert, Executive Director
Dave is originally from Sandy, Utah. He graduated from the University of Utah with a B.A. degree in Behavioral Science and Health and a M.S. degree in Geriatric Care Management. Legacy Village of Sugar House is the 4th Legacy community that Dave has worked at with various positions. Legacy to Dave has always felt like home. He believes in making a personal connection with the residents we care for. Dave believes his role at Legacy is to serve those he works with, building encouragement, trust, and unity. When not at work Dave can often be found traveling with his family to far off places like England, Nepal, Bulgaria and Hong Kong learning all the history he can, or bringing out his inner Disney at Disneyland. Maximizing time with his family is his happy place.
Summer Crouch, Marketing Director
Summer, a seasoned Legacy veteran, tells those she meets that Legacy holds a special place in her heart. Summer began working as a CNA with Legacy Retirement Communities in 1999 and later served as the Assistant Administrator. In her role as a Marketing Director, Summer has been instrumental in opening several of our Legacy communities, but is especially excited about Legacy Village of Sugar House. Summer feels that the opportunity for personal growth and fulfillment through service to our residents and families makes each day meaningful. Summer aims to lead by example and to teach by doing. In her spare time, Summer enjoys spending time with her family--dog included--outdoors, fitness, gardening and reading.
Patrick Williamson, Assisted Living Manager
Patrick was born and raised in Pleasant Grove, Utah. He has worked in the health care industry in many different roles but most recently as the Assistant Administrator at our sister-community Legacy Village of Provo. Patrick has also worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant and as a scheduling manager prior to joining Legacy. He enjoys working with residents and their families. If he can make someone’s day better or happier, then he has a better day. Patrick enjoys working closely with his team, as well as the residents he serves at Legacy Village of Sugar House. If he isn't working, you can find Patrick playing basketball or softball. He loves spending time with his family and feels it is especially important to to teach his boys how to help others.
Hailey Carpenter, Administrative Assistant
Hailey is a native Utahn. Working at Legacy Village of Sugar House is a perfect fit for Hailey as she loves working with people...especially our residents. One of the things she most enjoys about this community is that both residents and staff genuinely care for one another. When Hailey isn't working, she enjoys crochet, cooking, baking and is an avid movie goer. Another interesting fact about Hailey is that she is attending school studying health sciences...mortuary sciences.
Angela Kaplar RN, Resident Care Coordinator
Angela is a Utah native who has lived in the Salt Lake/Sugar House area for eight wonderful years. She graduated, as a track and field student-athlete--running the 100-meter hurdles, from the University of Utah with a degree in health promotion and education. Angela has a passion for geriatric nursing and obtained her nursing degree from the University of Utah College of Nursing. She is also a Certified Assisted Living Nurse through the American Assisted Living Nurses Association. Angela enjoys the long-lasting relationships she is able to form with residents and their families. Angela enjoys spending time in Utah's beautiful landscapes; mountain biking, skiing, back-packing, rock climbing and hiking.
Kirsten Daines, Resident Services Director
Kirsten was raised in Appleton, Wisconsin but moved to Utah to attend the University of Utah where she received her bachelor's degree in human development. Kirsten started working at Legacy House of South Jordan during college. She quickly gained a deep love and appreciation for the elderly she worked with and knew that was what she wanted to do. Kirsten has also worked at our sister-community Legacy Village of Taylorsville as the Recreation Director. Kirsten strives to make a positive and lasting impact on those around her and is excited to serve our independent living residents at Legacy Village of Sugar House.
Sylvia Cruz-Croft, Dining Services Director
Sylvia was born in Ciudad Juarez in Chihuahua, Mexico but moved to the United States when she was just 6 months old. She started working in the food industry when she was 15 years old and has worked in and managed many restaurants since that time. Sylvia, often heard from her younger sister, Rose; how much Rose enjoyed her job at Legacy. Sylvia knows now what her sister knew all along...Legacy is awesome. Sylvia feels that Legacy Village is where she is meant to be and that she has never felt more welcome. Sylvia is focused both on creating an amazing atmosphere where her team enjoys coming to work and making food that looks, tastes and makes you feel good.
Kristy Walters, Recreation Director
Kristy was born in upstate New York, but has lived in many different places throughout her life. She settled in Salt Lake City in 2010. Kristy began working as a CNA in 2003 and was later promoted to Assistant Administrator. She changed her focus to activities a few years later. Kristy has a passion for building personal relationships with her residents. Kristy’s outgoing personality never fails to put a smile on her resident’s faces. She enjoys the many opportunities she has to forge new connections and new friendships. Kristy loves spending time with her husband, children and dogs. She enjoys their camping trips and Saturday movie nights. Kristy also enjoys a good book and spending time with her mother.
Christina Johnson, Housekeeping Supervisor
Christina was born in San Bernardino, California but raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She comes to Legacy after working for Hilton Hotels, learning to work hard, she knew she wanted to work with the elderly and made the switch to senior living. She loves the atmosphere of senior living and working at Legacy Village of Sugar House, is like being around her family. When Christina is not working, she can be found cleaning, organizing, and spending time with her family in the outdoors. Hiking, and riding bikes just to name a few.
Brent Peacock, Maintenance Director
Brent is proud to call himself a home-grown Utahn. He graduated from Granite High School and attended the University of Utah. Prior to joining the team at Legacy Village of Sugar House, he worked for 31 years in the engineering department for Marriott, overseeing the maintenance and upkeep of 515 rooms, large hotel kitchen, central plant, fire and life safety systems, pool and jacuzzi. Working at Legacy Village of Sugar House has been a breath of fresh air for Brent. He respects and admires all that our seniors have experienced and accomplished during their lives. Brent also enjoys serving his fellow associates and is a firm believer of balance in one's life. Brent is a sports fanatic. His favorite sport is whatever is happening at the time; golf and fishing are favorites. Camping and travel are also at the top of Brent's list.