After working many years as a bookkeeper, Moriah joined an Everett senior living community as an office manager. With a desire for a shorter commute from her home in Burien and more family time, Moriah made the switch to our Solstice community.

She previously served as Business Office Director and now serves as the Executive Director of Solstice Senior Living at Normandy Park.

Away from the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping with the rest of her family.

Pawan Nahal brings 13 years of experience in sales and customer service, specializing in marketing, community building, operations management and conflict solution. 

She previously served at a nonprofit continuing care retirement community in Seattle. Pawan earned an associate degree in science from Highline Community College in Des Moines, Washington, and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Oregon State University. 

Pawan is dedicated to nurturing relationships with current and prospective residents and believes all their diverse backgrounds and personalities create a unique and enlivening culture at Solstice. 

Dave Markwell is the Vibrant Life^® director for Solstice Senior Living at Normandy Park. Prior to joining the team, he spent 22 years self-employed in the real estate business, was a CrossFit gym coach and owner, and started and operated a community arcade in his hometown of Des Moines, Washington. Tying the strings together from an eclectic work history is Dave's passion for people. Helping folks have better days and lives has been a constant driver in every venture and adventure for Dave.

Away from work, Dave likes to putter in the yard, read a good book, and spend time with family and friends, ideally by a body of water.

Chef Vic Jones has been preparing meals and leading kitchen and dining staff in senior living communities for over 20 years. In 2018, he joined Normandy Park full time as the Culinary Services director. He formerly worked as a “floater” chef for Holiday Retirement and on more than one occasion assisted at Normandy Park providing support to the team. Vic prides himself on preparing healthy meals from scratch – baking fresh bread and preparing homemade soups and sauces for the residents. Vic and his family live in the Puyallup area.

Dean Elliot has worked for over 45 years in construction, commercial development and manufacturing. He previously worked for over six years at Fernwood in the Park, a retirement facility located in Normandy Park, and 10 years at Holiday Retirement, a senior living management company in Winter Park, Florida.  

When he isn’t working, Dean enjoys riding his motorcycle and spending time with his children and grandchildren.