CEO
Kendyl is the CEO of Central Park Imaging. She is a native Austinite and lives here with her awesome husband Sonny, daughters Paige and Courtney, and 4 dogs -- two English shorthaired pointers, a Yorkie and a Brittany spaniel. In addition to her busy household, Kendyl is also the caregiver to her mother who lives with her and her family.
Kendyl is a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Journalism specializing in Public Relations. She was involved in statewide US Senatorial campaigns back in the 70s and got to know and love the great state of Texas. She also lived in New York City for a time and co-produced the Macy's Parade with NBC for four years.
Prior to joining Central Park Imaging, Kendyl had her own special events business opening shopping malls in Austin and Houston. She was also the executive director of a local nonprofit, Austin Smiles, for 20 years.
"I love taking care of people and getting to know them. Here at Central Park Imaging, my goal is for all patients to feel comfortable when they come in, be respected and receive the best quality healthcare they can get.
We have excellent technicians and the very best radiology team that will provide professional and exemplary study reports to the patient's physicians in a timely matter. No one likes the "waiting" game so we do our best to deliver timely reports for you and your doctor. We make you feel at home with us. I look forward to meeting you at our facility."
What is your favorite movie:
Gone With the Wind, Platoon, Crash, The Letter, Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?
What is the last book you read?
I don't have time to read books, except for cookbooks and professional journals - BORING I know!
Do you have a favorite college football team?
University of Texas Longhorns - Hook 'em!
What is your favorite restaurant?
Enchiladas y mas -- the best Mexican food
La Fonda San Miguel -- the best brunch
Kerbey Lane Cafe -- the best breakfast
If you had a week off, where would you go?
I love to travel and explore and learn and see fabulous art! I love museums, I love to plan trips and cram it all in. I would go to Paris and see all the magnificent art and churches. And I would go to Berlin and see all the museums and art there too.
What is your favorite smartphone app?
Local news and weather app - I don't have any other apps except dictionary.com.
How long have you worked in healthcare, and in what areas?
I learned early on about healthcare. My mother is a retired physical therapist and when I was a little girl I would go with her in the afternoons and sit and watch her work with her homebound cerebral palsy patients. She was great with them and she encouraged and supported them and made them work hard to improve. When I was in college I initially started out pre-med but changed to public relations. I was the executive director of a healthcare nonprofit for 20 years and am very comfortable in the healthcare environment.
What do you love about healthcare?
I love taking care of people and helping them to get better. I want to be the conduit to get them on their feet again and provide them with the services they need to do that.
What is one thing most people don't know about you?
I really like depressing, heavy movies.
What is your favorite community service?
I love working with foster kids.
What is your favorite hobby?
Cooking
Anything else you want to share?
I want every person to have a healthy and happy life.
