Leadership Team

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Margaret A. White MD is a geriatrician specializing in the health and wellness of older patients. Dr. White began as Medical Director at Park Springs in January 2009. She guides the healthcare of our Independent Living members in the Park Springs Clinic and directs the care of those in Cobblestone's 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. 

"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.

Debra joined the Park Springs community in October 2012, bringing with her more than 29 years of experience in Long Term Care. Her early years in LTC were focused on financial reimbursement. She became a licensed nursing home administrator in 1991 while she worked at Georgia Baptist Medical Center for eleven years. In 1995, she moved to East Tennessee as the administrator of a sub-acute transitional care center for nine years. In 2006, Debra moved back to Georgia taking a position as the Director of Health Services in a Continuing Care Retirement Community much like Park Springs.

As a licensed administrator, Debra’s duties include oversight of the daily operations of Cobblestone’s Assisted Living Center, the Memory Care Center, and the Skilled Nursing Center. Debra is a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators where she received her professional certification in 1997. She also received a CASP (Certified Aging Service Professional) certification from the University of North Texas in 2008.

Debra’s mission has always been to serve the senior population with quality care and services.

Stephanie Peoples, Park Springs' Director of Nursing, is a graduate of the Georgia Baptist College of Nursing at Mercer University. As Director of Nursing, Peoples is responsible for the management of the Nursing Department in Park Springs' skilled nursing facility as well as its Dementia beds and assisted living suites. She oversees all hiring, staff evaluations and development for her department.

Prior to joining Park Springs, she served as Director of Nursing with Briarcliff Haven Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and as Vice President of Health Care Services at Lenbrook CCRC from 2003 to 2011, both in Atlanta.

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.

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“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.”

"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.

"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 the Director of Leisure Services for Isakson Living's Park Springs, a Continuing Care Retirement Community. Kiely has been with Park Springs for eight years; in her current position she oversees transportation, valet services, the fitness center and Community Life Services for over 650 members in independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. Lisa also serves as a Community Life Resource Consultant for Life Care Services, one of the nation's leading senior community management companies.

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. In addition, Kiely teaches exercise classes and 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.

"Moving into a beautiful new home is exciting, and it's also a significant responsibility. It's our job to assist members as much as they'd like. We want them to feel confident that their home will be beautiful, high-performing and a joy for years to come."

-Maricita Hughes

Director of Interiors Maricita Hughes has been an integral part of the Isakson Living organization since 1984 when she joined the firm to design commercial and office building interiors. She has also provided construction management services for Isakson Living retail centers.

Since the firm entered the senior residential industry, Maricita's experience and skills have been in high demand. At Park Springs, Isakson Living's first community in Stone Mountain, Maricita contributed significantly to the design of floor plans, working closely with members to create spaces that reflected their dreams and desires.

As construction continued and members began to move in, she developed and led the process of interior selections. The goal was to give members diverse, high-quality options in flooring, cabinetry, colors and overall layout.

Maricita was similarly involved at Peachtree Hills Place, the firm's second community in Atlanta's Buckhead district. Maricita led the team that designed the clubhouse and health center, and the sales and design centers, where members can see furnished homes and choose personalized options.

"I was particularly engaged in designing kitchens and bathrooms at Peachtree Hills Place. We learned a great deal from members that we used to create elegant, livable spaces," says Maricita. Among innovations she helped develop are bathrooms that combine resort-style size and luxury with extraordinary practicality and accommodation.

As the liaison between members and the Isakson Living construction team, Maricita and her colleagues begin working as long as a year before construction to help customize layouts and select options. "We help bring practicality to the process," she explains. "Many members who have lived in their homes for decades often anticipate recreating the same interiors in their new Isakson Living homes. We help them see what will work from the viewpoint of design and function." In a series of three meetings, members have the opportunity to select options and literally map out the interiors of their new homes.

An Atlanta native who lived abroad for many years, Maricita is a graduate of the Georgia Tech School of Architecture. Before joining Isakson Living in 1984, she worked with the Gary B. Coursey architecture firm. Maricita and Shawn Hughes are the parents of 10-year-old Chase.

Kevin Isakson, Director of Sales and Marketing at Isakson Living, the company that built Park Springs, Atlanta’s premier continuing care retirement community, welcomes a new member to the Park Springs sales team: Cindy Homer-Baron has been appointed Director of Sales.

"Cindy has extensive experience in this specialized area of marketing and selling CCRC homes,” notes Isakson. “We appreciate her creative and strategic approach to the senior market, and are confident that as our new Director of Sales she will be a great asset to our outstanding team.”

Homer-Baron has more than 25 years experience in selling and marketing senior living communities. After moving from the West Coast where she worked as Director of Sales & Marketing with The Carlisle, an upscale CCRC senior condominium managed by Sunrise Senior Living in San Francisco, Homer-Baron served as a consultant with Always Best Care Senior Services in Greenville, SC.

"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.

Sharing her passion for Park Springs is a daily joy for Sally Hutson.  A native of the Atlanta metro, Sally has held a number of positions with Isakson Living since she joined the company in 1987.

"As a residency counselor, my goal is to listen to prospective Members and learn about their needs and interests," Sally explains.  The next step is to offer insight into options and make recommendations that best match what they’re looking for.

"Among the biggest concerns we hear are downsizing and moving.  We're prepared to help with excellent services and resources to achieve a really painless transition."

Sally's interest in assisting older adults with residential options originated with her own parents.  In helping them she discovered the importance of clear, honest communication and a positive attitude. 

A graduate of the University of West Georgia, Sally and her husband have two married daughters and two grandsons.  She enjoys reading and exercise and is an active member of her church.