The Director of Nursing is Amy Medina. Amy is responsible for the overall management of nursing care at Cobblestone at Park Springs. She comes to Park Springs with 24 years of nursing experience in acute care, geriatrics, and specializing in long-term care. She received her nursing degree in North Carolina and practiced there for 16 years prior to relocating to Georgia. Since arriving in Georgia, Amy has worked with several problem long term care facilities in turning around their survey process performance and maintaining regulatory guidelines and requirements for the long term care facility.

The Human Resources Director is Andrea Johnson. Andrea is responsible for the legal aspects of recruiting, hiring and retaining the employees of Park Springs. She was an Assistant Store Manager for a large retail chain in Alpharetta prior to joining the Park Springs team. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Alabama. She has been with Park Springs since February 2004.

"When my parents left the burdens of home ownership and chose a retirement community, they found a new lease on life. Seeing that transformation had a huge impact on me."

In 2000, Anresa Davis left a successful 25-year career in nursing to join the sales and marketing effort at Park Springs. Now, as Director of Sales and Marketing, she brings to the position a unique blend of clinical expertise, administrative experience and passionate concern.

"My parents' plan was to maintain control of their destiny by making their own choices. My siblings and I were so pleased – everyone in the family benefited."

"Helping members plan for the future, achieve a vibrant lifestyle and enjoy every day to the fullest has been a true privilege," she adds. Especially satisfying for Anresa is the degree to which Park Springs members have created, and embrace, a unique culture. "Every day is new and full of opportunity here. Every night I go home with more than I came with."

Sharing the Park Springs story with others is Anresa's passion.

Anresa and her husband Phil are the proud parents of sons John and Steven.

Barry Nave, Park Springs Fitness Center Manager, has been working in health and wellness for over 15 years. Employed by the National Institute for Fitness and Sport (NIFS), Barry is passionate about helping people of all ages live an active lifestyle. Barry earned two degrees in exercise physiology in Birmingham, Alabama; his Bachelor’s from Samford University, and his Master’s from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He has been certified as a Health and Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine since 2000. “I have worked with people of all ages, but I have always most enjoyed working with seniors. Our members here at Park Springs are a blast and they definitely inspire me.” When not working or working out; Barry enjoys spending as much time as he can having fun with his wife, Dana, and daughter, Abby.

"It's my job to keep the vision in mind - the finished product and the quality expectations that go along with it - as we work through the minutiae of day-to-day construction. Keeping the team focused and productive is what I'm here for." -Brian Thomas As Vice President of Construction, Brian Thomas is the corporate liaison with contractors and subcontractors on Isakson Living communities. Currently, he oversees construction at Peachtree Hills Place, Isakson-Living's second residential community. The 23-plus acre campus will feature 274 residences including villas and single-family homes. The completed community will also provide a 61,000-square-foot clubhouse, a 15,000-square-foot fitness center with pools, and a health center for skilled nursing and memory care. The impressive project is located in Peachtree Hills, a popular area within Atlanta's legendary Buckhead neighborhood. Demanding, high-visibility projects are nothing new for Brian, who joined Isakson Living following a number of years with the Atlanta office of Manhattan Construction Co. While there, he served as senior project manager on the New World of Coca-Cola, and on a 20-story luxury apartment building. Brian is a graduate of Georgia Tech with a degree in civil engineering. Brian's duties at Isakson Living include oversight of all construction-related scheduling, budget, and safety functions. He has been actively involved in selection of the project's general contractor and primary subcontractors. Along with selecting and managing these vendors, Brian oversees internal design and construction teams. And he is intimately involved in the design upgrade program for the community. "The Coca-Cola project provided me with excellent experience in building a high-profile project with extremely high quality expectations." He says that coming from a contractor background gives him valuable perspective and a firm understanding of budgets and scheduling so essential to success. But it's the communication - among both internal and external parties - that Brian says matters most to the success of a project. His approach is to remain realistic about expectations, and open and honest with everyone involved. Maintaining the focus on clearly stated, shared objectives is his primary goal. Achieving this involves maintaining open channels of communication with Isakson Living decision-makers and extends to ensuring that every member of the field team is on board. "It's really a matter of making sure everybody knows what's going on and has the appropriate information to execute the tasks," he adds. Brian has received numerous awards for his work, including from the U.S. Green Building Council. He and his wife Marie are the parents of two young children.

Colin Milner, founder and chief executive officer of the International Council on Active Aging(r) (ICAA), is a leading authority on the health and well-being of the older adult. For the past four years the World Economic Forum has invited Milner to serve on its Network of Global Agenda Councils, recognizing him as one of "the most innovative and influential minds" in the world on aging-related topics. An award-winning writer, Milner has authored over 250 articles. He is a Contributing Blogger to the US Department of Health and Human Services' Be Active Your Way Blog, and has been published in journals such as Global Policy and the World Economic Forum's Global Risk. He recently contributed a chapter to the book Global Population Ageing: Peril or Promise? published by the Forum in 2012. In addition, Milner has delivered speeches to thousands of business and governmental leaders, industry professionals, and older adults throughout the world. Some of the agencies and initiatives that have sought his advice include: World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Ageing Society European Commission EuroHealthNet Shanghai Forum US Department of Health and Human Services US Administration on Aging National Institute on Aging: Exercise and Physical Activity Task Force Canadian Special Senate Committee on Aging 2010 Vancouver Olympic Committee British Columbia Ministry of Healthy British Columbia Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport White House Conference on Aging 2005 (Vision Paper) Milner's expertise and efforts have inspired a broad spectrum of leading-edge publications, television networks and radio stations to seek his insights. Among these outlets are: CNN, US News and World Report, Newsweek, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune, Dow Jones Market Watch, Money Magazine, Bankrate.com, Entrepreneur Magazine, WebMD, National Post, Globe and Mail, Parade Magazine, CBC Radio, Canadian Press, HealthDay and Associated Press.

Margaret A. White MD is a geriatrician interested in the well being and health of older patients. She has been the Medical Director at Park Springs for 3 years, guiding the health care of our Independent Living members in the Park Springs Clinic and at Cobblestone Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing Care. Dr. White graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine Residency and her Geriatric Fellowship at the University of Tennessee, Memphis. She has been certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and has an Added Qualification in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. White worked at Wesley Woods Geriatric Hospital at Emory University for 12 years, and has been in private practice in the Atlanta area.

Kara Johnson is currently the Social Services Coordinator at Cobblestone at Park Springs. She received her BA from LaGrange College in Religion and Philosophy and her Masters of Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill. Her graduate studies focused on Gerontology and her thesis work evaluated the effectiveness of alternative therapies for use with dementia patients. She worked as the Director of Adult Day Care at a CCRC in Cary, North Carolina before moving back to Atlanta to work at Park Springs.

Kevin Isakson Director of Sales and Marketing "The reward for me is the opportunity to get to know these highly accomplished Members and their families. It's much more than providing a service or a residence - it's connecting with extraordinary people." -Kevin Isakson Kevin Isakson, Managing Partner, helped launch the entry of Isakson Living into the senior residential housing industry in 1997. He successfully oversaw the sales and marketing of Park Springs, from concept in 1998, through zoning, construction, pre-sales and occupancy of the final phase in 2008. He leads internal sales and marketing teams and manages external advertising and public relations. Kevin has oversight for messaging and creative direction at the 398-home community, and at Peachtree Hills Place, the company's planned 274-home in-town community. Kevin is an Atlanta native and fourth-generation real estate professional. His great-grandfather, grandfather and father all played a key role in the development of metro Atlanta. Kevin earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of Georgia. His prior professional experience includes public affairs and public relations for a global communications agency. His passion for providing exceptional residential communities is no surprise to those who know Kevin. He has always sought the company and wisdom of seniors. As a young man he was aware of the struggle of his own family members, including his current business partner and uncle Andy Isakson, to find an appropriate residence for his aging grandparents. Their frustrated search for a setting that combined quality health care with an engaging lifestyle led to the creation of Park Springs. "As a family-owned organization, we take pride in a very personal ownership style," he says. "We're an active, daily part of the communities we build." This was especially important in the early stages, as Isakson Living was introducing an entirely new concept. Although high-rise CCRCs had made their way into the metro region, Park Springs was the first suburban campus of its kind. Kevin was charged with sharing the vision with prospective Members and their families, as well as with lenders, neighbors and municipal officials. Under Kevin's leadership, Isakson Living communities have been recognized with several National Association of Home Builders awards for sales and marketing excellence. Kevin is involved with a number of charitable organizations, including several that work to improve life for older adults in the Atlanta metro. He and his wife Katherine are the parents of three young children.

Lisa Kiely Leisure Services Director "I have always gravitated toward older folks. When I was little I used to smile and wave at anyone who looked older and would say hello Grammy or Grampy. Then later, in my 20's my step grandmother went to a retirement community and when my step mother wasn't able to visit I would. One time, the aerobic instructor didn't show up so I taught the aerobic class. I kept going back and became the Activity Director and decided to get a minor in gerontology as a result." Lisa Kiely is Leisure Services Director for Isakson Living's Park Springs, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Stone Mountain. Kiely has been with Park Springs for four years; in her current position there she oversees activities for over 650 members in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. "Many people do not know about the scope of this position," says Lisa. "It entails many different responsibilities, including transportation, fitness center, Cobblestone Memory Care, skilled nursing and assisted living, as well as consulting for the management company." "The best part of my job is seeing the members smile, watching them become at home here and working with the rest of the Leisure Services Team," adds Lisa. "I love my job." Prior to joining Park Springs, Kiely was Activities Director for four years with Lake Forest Good Samaritan Village and Wellness Director with the YMCA for ten years. Kiely is a Community Life Services Resource Consultant for Life Care Services, one of the nation's leading senior community management companies. In addition, Kiely teaches exercise classes at the YMCA, trains instructors for the YMCA and hosts wellness clinics and seminars. A graduate of Texas Woman's University, Kiely is a Certified Activities Director, Certified Group Fitness Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer and has taught aerobics since the early 80's.

Margot Witteveen, MS, RD, LD, is a licensed and Registered Dietitian for Park Springs. Mrs. Witteveen obtained both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Georgia State University. She received her Masters of Science in Nutrition in 2007 and subsequently completed a dietetic internship at Southern Regional Medical Center. She is published in the Journal of Marathon and Beyond for research conducted during the 2007 Inaugural ING Georgia Marathon. Mrs. Witteveen joined the Park Springs team in February of 2008. She serves the entire community from creating individualized care at Cobblestone Health Center to consulting Members in Independent living. She facilitates various nutrition groups with an emphasis on nutrition promotion. With the food and beverage team, Mrs. Witteveen is developing a Park Springs Lite menu that will fit the needs of individuals whose various disease states require a special diet. The goal of the Park Springs Lite menu is to demonstrate that taste should not be compromised when creating “healthier” choices. The new menu is an example of her strong commitment to improving the quality of life by providing a nutritionally sound approach to eating that is realistic and individualized.

"Upon arriving at Park Springs for the interview process, I was amazed by the physical structure and layout of the community. I had never seen a community that was so beautiful and had so many services and amenities to offer. Park Springs truly is a first class resort." Michael Heselbarth is the Executive Director at Park Springs. A licensed Administrator in Georgia and Indiana, he has been an employee of Life Care Services, LLC, the management company for Park Springs, since the summer of 2000. He came to Park Springs in May 2008 after serving in management at other leading senior living communities across the nation, including Terre Haute, Indiana; Marquette Manor, in Indianapolis, Indiana; The Blakehurst in Towson, Maryland and Keystone Oaks, in Franklin, Indiana. "Even though Park Springs' services and amenities were unbelievable, the two things that pushed me over the edge were the friendly and open members, and the friendly employees," said Micheal. "The employees were truly involved and cared for each member as if they were that employee's grandparent. That was amazing." "The best part of my job is interacting with our wonderful members and staff," continued Michael. "A job is something a person goes to that's usually quite boring and uneventful; most people go to their job, come home, get up the next day, and do it over again every day. My job is not really a job; as we say here at Park Springs, 'It's an adventure.' Being at Park Springs allows me to make a difference in so many people's lives, make new friends and have fun doing it." Michael graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelors degree in Health Care Administration and a Masters in Business Administration.

Born in Chemnitz, Germany. My parents emigrated to Costa Rica during the Russian occupation of East Germany. I went to a private German high school in San Jose, Costa Rica. That why I’m trilingual in German, Spanish, and English. Military Veteran from US Air Force. After graduation I attended Georgia State University and majored in Hotel Restaurant Management with a BA degree. My parents offered me to further my career by attending chef school with Steigenberger in Bad Reichenhall, Germany with a Culinary Master Chef degree. After graduation I was hired by Holiday Inn Corporate as F&B director in Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama. I was also F&B director for Hilton and Hyatt in Atlanta, Georgia. In 1987 I became an entrepreneur. I developed, build, designed, operated, and owned three office cafes in high rise office buildings in Tucker, Georgia. In 1992 I moved back to Germany where I owned and operated a restaurant for four years. In 1996 I was offered the position as district manager for the Norsan Group that operates the Frontera Mexican restaurants. In 2008 I was the opening F&B Director for Cascades Verdae a new retirement resort in Greenville, South Carolina.

“The best part about working at Park Springs is becoming an important part of our members lives. They depend on me and all of the Park Springs staff to make their lives more enjoyable. Plus, I know I am part of something very special.” As the Environmental Service Director, Raymond Previto is responsible for the management and delivery of housekeeping and laundry services to members. Raymond joined Park Springs with 20 years experience in construction and 10 years experience in housekeeping in Health Care. “Fate lead me to the line of work I’m in. I fit because I know the importance of living in an organized, clean and sanitized environment,” he says. He has been with Park Springs since its opening in July 2004. “I have been involved in the move-in process for every member in independent living,” adds Raymond. “I think our members by now know what I do, but what they probably don’t realize is how proud I am of what the staff does daily to see to their needs. This didn’t happen without a lot of hard work and every minute has been worth it.”

"There is never a dull moment at Park Springs and I'm challenged everyday utilizing my clinical knowledge to solve complex issues. My passion and love for the profession are the true motivators to a very fulfilling profession." Shona Alexander is Director of Clinical and Home Care Services at Isakson Living's Park Springs. Since 2004, Alexander has overseen all clinical activities of Park Springs' clinic and is the administrator of Home Care Services, working closely with the medical director of the on-site health care center at the community. She gained experience as a cardiac-critical care nurse before making the switch to geriatrics, a field she loves. "The best part of my job is helping residents to age in place with dignity, and finding resources to enhance their quality of life," says Shona. "In addition, at Park Springs we are a family and our lives are reciprocal, I experience life-changing events with the residents and they have an opportunity to live through enjoyable memories with me." Alexander earned a Bachelor's degree in Health Education from the University of Maryland in 1994. She also obtained a Bachelors degree in Nursing from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and holds a Master's degree in Nursing from Loyola University of Chicago. A native of New Jersey, Alexander knew as a child that her future lay in the helping professions. She and her husband Chadrick are the proud parents of two young sons.

Vanessa McCall Office Manager for Sales and Marketing "Interacting with members and prospects, I’ve learned that if you listen long enough and close enough, you’re sure to learn something significant." Vanessa McCall knew a lot about cheerful, on-time delivery before she joined the Park Springs staff in 2006. Although she's delivering service rather than packages as she did at FedEx, Vanessa believes 15 years with the package-delivery giant prepared her well. After working as a courier, Vanessa moved into customer service, then was a FedEx training specialist. "Any time you’re working with people, it’s a learning experience," says Vanessa. Hers is often the first face a prospective member sees before meeting with a Residency Counselor. She also makes sure visitors have the information and literature they need. As well, Vanessa organizes special events. Vanessa and Stan McCall are the proud parents of son Jamal and grandson Jaylen. Vanessa enjoys reading and working out and is an active member of her church.