Providing skilled, compassionate care to our intellectually and developmentally challenged residents is a source of pride for our entire staff.
But our care doesn't start and stop with our residents. It extends to the families and friends of disabled adults and children who would otherwise have nowhere to turn for help.
Take a moment to meet our extraordinary group.
Rod Walker
Owner/Chief Executive Officer
Bio
Rod Walker’s journey into the world of caregiving began as an adult, with his own family opening their home to foster kids with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The experience was eye-opening for Rod, deeply embedding a sense of purpose and commitment in him. As these kids grew into adults, Rod realized this was an opportunity to continue care. He transitioned this commitment into a professional calling by opening an Adult Foster Home and then expanding into 24-hour residential homes. This move wasn’t just about scaling up; it was about continuing to offer a family-like support system to even more individuals across the state. Tavros Care emerged from this blend of personal passion and professional ambition, epitomizing Rod’s dedication to making a tangible difference in the I/DD community.
Rod enjoys unwinding by spending time with his family, diving into books that expand his horizon, and traveling to places that offer new experiences.
RJ Walker
Vice President/Chief Operating Officer
Bio
RJ Walker has been around the caregiving industry most of his life. RJ grew up with his parents providing foster care services to children who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in his family home. This has given him an exceptionally deep understanding of how necessary it is to provide solid supports to people in the I/DD community, and how meaningful those supports can be to the individuals served. While RJ graduated with a degree in Business from Oregon State University in 2019, he chose to apply this experience and education to the I/DD field.
In his free time, RJ likes to explore new cities, listen to podcasts, read, and watch sports.
Malinda Malone
Senior Quality Assurance Manager
Bio
Malinda Malone has worked in the I/DD field since 2004. Filling a variety of supervisory and management roles in multiple settings throughout the years, Malinda has profound insight and knowledge in collaborating necessary supports while also promoting independence for both adults and children who experience intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Malinda is also certified as an Independent Behavior Professional through ODDS, writing Behavior Support Plans for adults and children throughout the state of Oregon. Malinda specializes in individuals with co-morbid diagnoses and experience intense behavioral challenges.
In her free time, Malinda enjoys fiction literature, volunteering, hiking, and traveling with friends and family.
Bill Oslund
Assistant Director of Fleet and Facility
Bio
Bill Oslund comes to Tavros Care with over 40 years of experience working with adults and children in the I/DD field. The majority of Bill’s employment experience comes from the state level, working in various settings including residential treatment facilities, the Oregon State Hospital, McClaren Youth Correctional Facility, and Child Protective Services. While Bill tried out retirement briefly in 2011, he found himself missing the purposeful work he did, providing supports to others, and came back to the field in 2015.
Bill enjoys spending his free time vacationing, working on vehicles and spending time with his family.
Kathy Terrell
Company Trainer
Bio
Kathy has come to Tavros Care with 18 years of experience. Growing up her family provided services for foster children, specifically within the I/DD Community. As she turned 18 and attempted other jobs, unfortunately there was nothing that filled the void more than supporting the I/DD community. During these years Kathy has done many roles from DSP in high behavioral homes, management and currently the Company Trainer at Tavros care.
In her free time she catches up on her Netflix shows, does arts and crafts with her children and enjoys the outdoors during the summer months.
Hannah Green
Recruiter
Bio
Hannah is a dedicated and results-driven recruiter with three years of hands-on experience in talent acquisition and recruiting. Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management and Business Administration, Hannah is committed to advancing both her academic and professional expertise.
In her role as a recruiter, Hannah has demonstrated a keen ability to identify top talent and effectively match candidates with organizational needs, contributing to the success of her clients and fostering positive relationships across all levels of the hiring process.
Outside of her professional life, Hannah is a passionate advocate for continuous learning and development. Balancing the demands of a rigorous academic schedule with her responsibilities as a devoted parent. Hannah prioritizes her son while pursuing educational goals and career growth.
In her leisure time, Hannah enjoys immersing herself in the world of horror through movies and literature, reflecting a love for storytelling and a knack for exploring diverse narratives.
Hannah combines her professional acumen with personal dedication, aiming to make a meaningful impact in the field of Human Resources while continuing to evolve both personally and professionally.
In June of 2020 I started working at Tavros care as well as two other companies. In 2021 I worked strictly at Tavros Care, between all of them, Tavros Care has always listened to not only their employees but the individuals residing within the company. Tavros Care not only asked me what my career goals are, they asked how we could reach this goal and how they could assist me by reaching this goal. Within the last two years of working with Tavros Care, I was able to work my way up from a Direct Support Professional, to Lead staff, Program Supervisor and currently the Direct Support Professional Trainer, which was a short [term] goal of mine. I love that this company strives to promote within, listens to feedback from employees and [support is] always available when needed.