Amy Lyons

Chief Financial Officer

As the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, Amy’s leading responsibilities involve providing strategic and tactical guidance to ensure fiscal oversight, financial stability, and responsible management of resources. She evaluates and interprets financial performance and communicates the results with residents, management, the Board of Directors, and external financial partners.

Amy joined Blue Skies after a 16-year successful career in public accounting.  She served as an audit Principal within the healthcare industry and during her tenure, she provided accounting and audit expertise to a wide range of not-for-profit and for-profit senior living organizations and hospitals/health systems which spanned coast to coast.

She is a graduate of Northern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy. She also holds her Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.

Sarah Silver Manzke

Chief Growth Officer

Originally from Pittsburgh, PA, Sarah Manzke joined the Blue Skies team as the Director of Marketing in the summer of 2020. After moving to San Antonio in 2013 to join the San Antonio Symphony as the Associate Concertmaster, she also served as the orchestra’s Interim Director of Marketing, further sparking her passion for work “off the stage.” As a lifelong advocate of the arts, Sarah has learned how to market what she is passionate about. Sarah is thrilled to use the varied skills developed during her international career as a professional violinist to now serve Blue Skies of Texas and its mission. She continues to perform with the Agarita Chamber Players, a San Antonio based chamber music ensemble she founded in 2018. An avid teacher, she is adjunct faculty at San Antonio College and maintains a private music studio. Sarah earned a Bachelor of Music and Music Education Certification from Carnegie Mellon University, Master of Music from the New England Conservatory, and Master of Business Administration from the University of Texas at San Antonio.

Danielle Weintraub

Director of Resident Services, East

Danielle Weintraub is a seasoned professional with a passion for serving others, particularly in the realm of senior care. As the Director of Resident Services at Blue Skies of Texas East, Danielle brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role, making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and their families.

As an Air Force spouse, Danielle has developed a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of military families. She joined Blue Skies of Texas in 2015 as the Relocation Manager in the Capital Projects department, where she quickly established herself as a compassionate advocate for residents at both the east and west campuses. Her dedication to creating a seamless transition experience for residents during relocation earned her recognition and praise from both staff and residents alike.

With her exceptional leadership skills and dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents, Danielle quickly rose through the ranks. In 2020, she was promoted to the position of Assistant Director for Resident Services, where she relocated to the east campus. Her commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents through innovative programs and personalized care was evident in the positive impact she made on their daily lives.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions, Danielle was recently appointed as the Director of Resident Services at Blue Skies of Texas East. In her current role, Danielle leads a dynamic team and collaborates with various departments to ensure that Blue Skies of Texas East remains a premier senior living community. Her dedication to providing exceptional care, fostering a sense of community, and promoting resident well-being is evident in her day-to-day interactions. With her unwavering commitment to excellence, Danielle continues to make a lasting difference in the lives of seniors and their families at Blue Skies of Texas East.

Brian Graybeal

Director of Resident Services, West

Brian L. Graybeal served 26 years in the USAF and retired as a First Sergeant in 2012. Since then, Brian’s professional experiences have included, Executive Director, of the Good Samaritans Veterans Outreach and Transition Center, Executive Director, University of the Incarnate Word’s Professional Golf Management Program, Director of Hospitality at Garrison Brother’s and finally a Program Manager with the Federal Aviation Administration.  Brian has stayed involved with the local community volunteering his time to the Valero Texas Open as a member of their Trailblazer sales team, raising over $1M in his tenure. He has been an active participant with Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, serving as Celebrate America’s Military Chairman for two years and as part of the Military Affairs Committee, where he traveled to Washington DC to work with our elected officials concerning military, veterans, and their families concerns, as well as San Antonio’s role as Military City USA. Brian has a certification from St. Mary’s University & San Antonio Area Foundation for Nonprofit Management for Veterans’ Service Organizations, and has earned a bachelor’s in business administration and management, from American Military University and Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from American Military University.

Maureen Parrish

Director of Corporate Compliance

Maureen Parrish accepted the position of Director of Corporate Compliance in December 2019 after working for more than 15 years for a local hospital system with three area facilities and a total of 394 licensed beds. While working in acute healthcare, she cultivated a strong background in operations, behavioral health, quality and performance improvement, regulatory accreditation compliance, and risk management. Maureen received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from The University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005.