Christopher M. Keysor
President and CEO
Chris Keysor was promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Lenbrook in January 2014. He had served as Chief Financial Officer since 2010, and was named President-Elect in July 2013 when Becky Webster announced her plans to retire by the end of the year. Chris first joined Lenbrook in 2009 to serve as its Interim Chief Financial Officer. That same year Lenbrook completed its $160 million renovation and expansion, opening 140 new residential living apartment homes.
Chris is a seasoned senior living executive having served in the healthcare and senior living industry for 25 years–first as a certified public accountant and then in executive capacities as a provider, developer and investment banker.
He began his career as a CPA in the healthcare and life sciences practices of KPMG Peat Marwick, progressing on to become a partner at BDO Seidman in Atlanta, and later became the national principal-in-charge of the senior living practice for LarsonAllen, the largest national accounting firm specializing in the senior living sector.
On the provider side, Chris was vice president of business development for CareLink Management Inc., a post-acute care subsidiary of a 1,500-bed hospital system, during its expansion into senior living campuses and nursing facilities. During his tenure as a managing director with BB&T Capital Markets healthcare group, he led healthcare providers through tax-exempt financings of major projects.
Chris earned his B.S. in Accounting from the University of Florida and was a certified public accountant in Florida.
Leslie Dove
Chief Financial Officer
Leslie Dove, CPA, and Chief Financial Officer, joined Lenbrook in 2020. She brings 30 years of experience, focused on strategic financial planning; budgeting and forecasting; treasury, risk management, and audit oversight; IT system selection and implementation; and organizational process improvements. Leslie appreciates being part of Lenbrook’s management team while the new, in-town independent residences Kingsboro at Lenbrook are being constructed, as this expansion shows that Lenbrook has the vision and financial strength to remain Atlanta’s premier senior living community into the future.
She obtained her BBA in Accounting from Oglethorpe University, and lives with her husband and their two teenagers in Sandy Springs. She is an active member of Georgia State Society of CPAs (GSCPA) and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) and led Girl Scout Troop 13551 for nine years.
Felecia Sveda
Chief Operating Officer
Felecia Sveda was promoted to Chief Operating Officer in summer of 2022 after serving as Vice President of Hospitality Services leading to the delivery of service excellence to meet the unique needs and preferences of the Lenbrook community. Her teams work to provide exceptional experiences and opportunities for enrichment and engagement for all residents.
From dining, concierge, valet and security services to Lenbrook’s full range of enrichment programs, Felecia champions the enhancement of resident satisfaction on a daily basis. She oversees the departments responsible for providing all non-healthcare services to current residents as well as the Sales and Marketing Department, which serves new and prospective residents.
Felecia joined Lenbrook in Marketing in 2006 when the community began its two-year renovation and major expansion. She was promoted to Vice President of Marketing in 2008 and led the grand opening of Lenbrook’s new residences and expanded campus. Prior to Lenbrook, Felecia was Director of Marketing for Presbyterian Village in Cobb County where she also directed the memory support assisted living center within the Village.
Early in her career, Felecia earned entry into the prestigious Leadership Cobb program and she became a program alumna in 2003. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University and an M.B.A. from Kennesaw State University.
Nettie Thrash, R.N.
Vice President, Health Services
A desire to help others and make a difference has fueled Nettie Thrash’s 30+ years’ experience in nursing and management of multiple health care clinics. At Lenbrook, she leads all areas of Lenbrook’s full continuum of health services: The Clinic, the Assisted Living Center, Lenbrook’s Medicare-certified Health Care Center which includes short-term rehabilitation services, memory care, long-term care and Mender’s by Lenbrook home care services.
Nettie joined Lenbrook in 2003 as a PRN nurse and became full time in 2010 after more than 25 years with Atlanta’s Grady Health System. She helped start, manage and direct a variety of clinics throughout the Grady system including Ambulatory Care and Neighborhood Clinics with multiple departments in each such as Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics and Urgent Care.
In addition to her registered nursing degree from Excelsior College and licensed practical nursing degree from Atlanta Technical College, Nettie pursued and completed the Gerontology Certification Program at Kennesaw State University. Most recently she earned certification in the Stephen Ministry Program, which she says honed her listening skills and has helped make her a more effective caregiver.
Allison Perry
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Allison Perry, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, has an extensive background in marketing, sales and public relations and more than 17 years of experience in the senior living industry. Allison graduated from The Lovett School in Atlanta and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree from the University of Georgia. After several years in the Midwest working in public relations, real estate sales, and as part of the start-up team for two new Life Plan Communities in Indiana, Allison made her way back to Atlanta and Lenbrook. As As Vice President, Sales and Marketing, she is responsible for the strategic management of all sales, marketing, brand and communications. Allison sees her work at Lenbrook as a mission to make a positive difference in the lives of older people.
Stephen West
Vice President, Community Life
Stephen West has a track record of developing people, leading with vision, and displaying leadership in dining venue design projects at Lenbrook. As the Vice President of Community Life, he manages Enrichment programs and events, culinary operations across the Lenbrook campus including convenience stores, special event catering, in-residence and common area housekeeping, and all beautification efforts to maintain a beautiful and safe community.
With a degree in hotel and restaurant management, Stephen began his career in the restaurant industry in 2001 and moved into senior services in 2007 when he joined The Allegro at Helmwood in Elizabethtown, KY. He advanced to Food Service Director for Regency Retirement Village in Huntsville, AL in 2009 and to its Administrator in 2013 while pursuing his MBA from the University of North Alabama.
Stephen joined the Lenbrook team in 2016. He is known as a great listener who can bridge the many preferences residents have into top-notch programs.
Outside of Lenbrook, Stephen enjoys playing tennis and is an Atlanta Braves fan.
Carlos Vazquez
Vice President, Human Resources
As Vice President, Human Resources, Carlos Vazquez oversees strategy development and execution of people plans and initiatives, leads the HR team, and oversees Menders by Lenbrook workforce initiatives and compliance. He is a member of the Lenbrook senior leadership team.
Carlos has a strong record of creating people strategies and solutions to support both a company and its associates. Prior to joining Lenbrook, he worked for over 25 years at the Coca-Cola Company in various HR roles and served as principal of a boutique full-service HR consulting firm for two years. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from William Penn University and is a graduate of the Harvard Executive Education Summit Leadership Program.
Carlos joined the Lenbrook team in 2023. He is a big baseball and college football fan and enjoys traveling, entertaining, cooking, and working out.
John Clark, RN, LNHA
Nursing Home Administrator
John brings with him a history of caring and supporting seniors in their healthcare journey. John began his career in 1986 as a C.N.A. working in a long-term care facility while attending college. In 1993, he began his career as a long-term care administrator and a few years later, returned to college taking classes in the evenings to achieve his R.N. degree while at the same time continued working as an administrator. At Lenbrook, John oversees the clinical care on the rehabilitation floor and coordinates with other ancillary series such as therapy and social services so residents may return to their prior level of living or to their highest level of living possible. John’s caring philosophy comes from his favorite quote by author Charles Dickens “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burden for anyone else.”
Jessica Whitten, RN
Director, Clinical Programs
Jessica Whitten, Director, Clinical Programs, joined Lenbrook in 2019 as Clinical Educator. In her current role, she serves on the Health and Wellness Committee, COVID Task Force, and the Performance Improvement Team. She is also the COVID champion for Lenbrook.
Jessica has worked in the senior living industry for more than 17 years. Prior to joining Lenbrook, she worked in the healthcare system in multiple roles, including Registered Nurse Clinical Competency Coordinator, Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Control Nurse, and Patient Advocate for residents and their families.
Jessica holds an associate degree in nursing from South Suburban College in South Holland, IL, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, and a Master of Science degree in nursing with completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner Program from Walden University. .
Jessica is a native of the Chicagoland area and moved to Georgia in 2010. She is married with one daughter and her hobbies include gardening and plant propagations.
Chiniqua Carter, RN
Director, Nursing
Chiniqua Carter, Director, Nursing, joined Lenbrook in August 2019 and brings with her a wealth of knowledge in long term care and skilled nursing. She has more than 10 years of experience in the senior living industry. Chiniqua grew up in Atlanta and received her degree from Gordon State College. Currently she resides in Fayetteville, GA with her husband and four children. As Director, Nursing, Chiniqua is responsible for overseeing the healthcare staff and management for Lenbrook’s nursing care. She believes that by working at Lenbrook, she will “make a mark that cannot be erased in the lives of residents who have entrusted me with their care.”
Cristina Ramey
Director, LIVE
Cristina Ramey joined Lenbrook leadership team in 2014 and directs the community’s unique resident services program known as L.I.V.E! (Lenbrook Individuals are Vital and Engaged). She and her staff members provide dedicated support to help residents and their families navigate the multitude of options and resources available to them for an engaged life.
Specializing in the field of aging services through her education and professional development, Cristina is a Certified Professional Services Coordinator with a special ability to connect with residents and provide guidance during times of change. She and her team ensure residents have easy access to Lenbrook’s vast on-campus expertise as well as pre-screened, highly-qualified outside service providers when needed.
Prior to joining Lenbrook, Cristina served in service coordination and activities director positions for Presbyterian Homes of Georgia and Clairmont Oaks for over a dozen years. During that time, she was the recipient of Presbyterian Home’s Star Quality employee award.
Cristina holds a Bachelor of Science in Human and Social Services from Kennesaw State University and a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Georgia. In addition, she completed Kennesaw State’s professional development Gerontology Certificate Program and the Leadership Academy certificate program of LeadingAge Georgia. Cristina is active in the American Association of Service Coordinators, the National Association of Social Work and LeadingAge Georgia.
Laura Steul
Director, Accounting
Laura Steul, Director, Accounting, has worked in the hospitality industry for eight years. She previously served as a controller and audit manager at other organizations. She chose to join the Lenbrook team based on the welcoming environment she experienced during the interview process.
Laura grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. She attended Auburn University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration – accounting degree.
She lives in Atlanta and enjoys playing tennis, working out, and attending concerts. In addition, she volunteers with Mental Health America of Georgia.
Danielle Conner
Director, Housekeeping
Danielle Conner, Director, Housekeeping, joined Lenbrook in 2018. Since that time, she worked in several roles before moving to her current one including Housekeeping Operations Manager. Before coming to Lenbrook, she worked in the senior living industry for more than 17 years and has a passion for working with older adults.
Danielle is a Certified Nurse Technician and holds Certified Medical Assistant and Medical Billing and Insurance Coding certifications from United Education Institute. She believes strongly in treating people as they wish to be treated.
A native of Atlanta, Danielle now lives in Decatur and loves to spend time with her family and cooking.
Lindsey Farmer
Director, Enrichment
Lindsey Farmer, Director of Enrichment, joined Lenbrook in February 2023. In this role, she works with residents to incorporate their ideas and interests as she develops and runs Enrichment programs and activities to enhance residents’ lives and keep them engaged.
Throughout her career, Lindsey has focused on supporting people and their wellbeing. She previously served in the child welfare field as both a resource development case manager and a foster care case manager. She is skilled in creating and managing resources, recruiting team members and volunteers, and implementing strategic plans. She holds a bachelor’s degree in film production from the University of Southern California and a master’s degree in social work from Georgia State University.
Lindsey is excited to help residents live meaningful and rewarding lives at Lenbrook through the Enrichment program. She grew up in California and now resides in Sandy Springs. She enjoys hiking and traveling and is an Atlanta Braves and Atlanta United fan.
Kevin Harris
Director, Security
Kevin Harris, Director, Security, is responsible for ensuring the security of the Lenbrook campus and overseeing the Security Team’s daily operations. He also leads the Concierge Department, which includes the valet and limousine services teams.
Harris joined Lenbrook in 2021 as Manager, Security. Since then, he led the Security Team through the migration to Lenbrook’s Community Services Department and the re-launch of Emergency Response training for staff following the Covid-19 shutdown.
Harris has worked in the senior living industry for eight years. He enjoys playing and watching sports as well as reading and writing. He grew up in New York and then moved to Georgia to attend the University of North Georgia. After college, he proudly served in the U.S. Navy and fought in the Desert Storm conflict.
Gary Fridman
Director, Information Technology/Audio Visual
Gary Fridman, Director, Information Technology/Audio Visual, brings a wealth of technological knowledge and support to residents and associates as well as Lenbrook community events and operations. He is responsible for enhancing Wi-Fi infrastructure, strengthening security measures, and advancing tailored, specific technology solutions at Lenbrook.
Prior to joining the Lenbrook team, Gary was a member of the original Geek Squad with Best Buy, which is where he was first exposed to the technology gap in Life Plan Communities. Since then, he has dedicated his career to bridging that gap and making technology comfortable, empowering, and accessible for seniors and first-time users.
Gary has worked in the senior living industry for over 15 years. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, he moved to the United States at age six.
Kelley Bennett
Director, Quality and Performance Improvement
Kelley Bennett serves as Director, Quality and Performance Improvement at Lenbrook. She has worked at Lenbrook for eight years in project management and performance improvement roles. Her work ensures organizational alignment with Lenbrook’s mission, vision, and priorities.
She was drawn to Lenbrook for its standard of excellence. Each day, she sees how Lenbrook Associates create an inspirational and meaningful community for residents and each other.
Kelley graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor’s degree in industrial and systems engineering. She is also a member of the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE). She grew up in Rome, Georgia, and now lives in Chamblee. She enjoys reading, listening to podcasts, volunteering, and gardening.
Todd Clements
General Manager, Dining Services
Todd Clements, General Manager, Dining Services, oversees multiple menus, food suppliers, dining staffs, and the community’s five distinctive dining venues, including The Brook for eat-in or take-out, outdoor dining on Tim’s Terrace, fresh, made-to-order selections from The Grill, and exquisite cuisine and white tablecloths in Fine Dining. He is also responsible for the family-style dining rooms located within the Health Care Center and Lenbrook’s in-house Catering. He and his culinary staff emphasize resident wellness, sustainability of food sources, honoring local flavors, and excellent dining service.
Todd has a passion for food and service, and it shows in his work. Prior to moving into his current role, he served as Executive Chef at Lenbrook for six years.
He obtained his culinary arts education at the Art Institute of Atlanta and Johnson & Wales University in Charleston. He then began his career as a Sous Chef for Highlands Country Club and Rainwater restaurant in Alpharetta before moving to Executive Chef roles at country clubs and senior living communities throughout the Southeast. He also enjoys growing his own nutritious foods & livestock on his small farm that he shares with his wife and three children.
Antonio Nazario
Executive Chef
Antonio Nazario, Executive Chef, has a passion for culinary excellence, believing that there is no quality without consistency. He is dedicated to innovation and service and plays a pivotal role in defining Lenbrook’s culture by fostering a sense of unity within the heart of the house operations. Nazario joined the Lenbrook culinary team in 2008 as a Fine Dining line cook. Since then, he has served in other roles on the team, including sous chef, senior sous chef and executive sous chef, his most recent
position.
He grew up in Acapulco, Mexico. Now an Atlanta-area resident, he enjoys playing soccer, fishing and hunting and volunteers as a coach for a local youth soccer program. He is a graduate of the Unidine Executive Chef Certification Program and is a member of the American Culinary Federation. He specializes in French, Latin, and American cuisine.
Jerry Warshaw,
Board of Directors
Immediate Past Chairman
Jerry Warshaw is Founder and President of Warshaw Properties, Inc., an Atlanta-based real estate development and management firm specializing in the apartment industry. During his 40 years in real estate, his primary focus has been on planning, development, ownership and management of multi-family communities.
Jerry has also served the industry in numerous industry leadership positions, including Chairman of the National Apartment Association, Chairman of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, President of the Georgia Apartment Association, and President of the Greater Atlanta Chapter of the Institute of Real Estate Management. He served as President of Private Housing ’96, the officially sanctioned Private Housing Coordinator for the 1996 Olympic Games held in Atlanta. In 2012, he was named to the National Apartment Association’s Hall of Fame.
Shari Lotz,
Board of Directors
Chairperson
Shari Lotz has recently held the positions of CHRO for TK Elevator NA and Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Equifax’s US Information Solutions Business Unit. She currently is the CHRO for Zep, Inc. She brings over 25 years of experience in organizational development, talent management and strategic human resources to Lenbrook having served as human resources group director for Coca-Cola Company and human resources manager for The Mead Corporation, Levi Strauss & Company and National Linen Service. Lotz holds a master’s degree in personnel and employment relations from Georgia State University where she also earned her bachelor’s in business administration. She is a past board of director for the Society of Human Resource Management Atlanta Chapter and a member of the Human Resource Planning Society. She is a Board member for TRC Staffing and a member of Atlanta Human Resource leadership forum.
Rick Alcala,
Board of Directors
Rick Alcala is President of Alcala Construction Management, a company he founded in 2007 to provide representation of owners, lenders, and investors in the development and construction of senior living facilities. He brings more than 25 years of experience in the senior living industry to his new board position at Lenbrook. His company has been involved in over $1.5 billion worth of senior living communities, including tax- exempt, not-for-profit foundations, and for-profit developments; millions of square feet of commercial properties; and, and over 10,000 units of multi-family developments. Rick has been a resident of Alpharetta, GA for more than 23 years after spending his formative years in Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree in construction management from Florida International University and has since earned LEED Accreditation as well as his Certified General Contractor license in the State of Florida. Rick believes that “the most important thing a leader can do is serve the people he/she leads.”
Sarah Batts,
Board of Directors
Sarah Batts is currently the Senior Vice President for the Office of Advancement and Executive Director of the Shepherd Center Foundation. She is responsible for all brand, strategic partnership, professional education, injury prevention, community relations, fundraising, and volunteer endeavors at Shepherd Center. Before joining Shepherd Center in 2016, Sarah enjoyed an eight-year tenure with Piedmont Healthcare Foundation. Sarah graduated from The University of the South and then received her master’s degree in business administration from Loyola University in Chicago, IL.
Jerome Russell,
Board of Directors
H. Jerome Russell is co-owner of H. J. Russell & Company, Concessions International and various real estate holdings. He focuses on the firm’s strategic direction, enhancing value in the family’s real estate holdings, and the development of the Herman J. Russell Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Active in the Atlanta business community for more than 30 years, he serves the community through his volunteer work in many charitable and civic organizations. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Management from Georgia State University.
Caroline Duffy,
Board of Directors
Caroline Duffy is a public relations visionary and founding partner of Jackson Spalding, Atlanta’s largest public relations agency. She has been a senior advisor for some of the firm’s largest clients, including Primrose Schools, Delta Air Lines, Publix Super Markets and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, and is a strategic leader in staff mentoring and client crisis communications. Caroline earned public relations’ highest honor — the Public Relations Society of America’s Silver Anvil — for her work with The Atlanta Dream Team, which supported Atlanta’s bid for the 1996 Olympic Games. She fuels her passion for the arts by volunteering with creative groups such as the Marist Arts Guild and Theatrical Outfit theatre. An Auburn University graduate and Leadership Buckhead alumna, Caroline has served on the boards of St. Martin’s Episcopal School, Sophia Academy and Theatrical Outfit, which she still supports in an advisory role.
Karen Renner,
Board of Directors
Karen Renner is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for Veritiv, a Fortune 100 company delivering packaging and facilities solutions. Karen is responsible for developing and delivering an IT and digital transformation strategy that embeds digital thinking and delivery across the organization. She is responsible for developing the culture, capacity, and capability of the organization to assure digital thinking and delivery becomes fully entrenched in Veritiv. She leads the Veritiv IT team as well as the Transformation organization delivering strategic programs and continuous improvement programs across the organization. She develops strategies to increase the company’s overall productivity and the customer experience.
Prior to joining Veritiv, Renner held the positions of Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer for CommScope and CIO positions at aerospace-defense supplier Thales and aluminum producer Novelis. She also spent over 20 years at General Electric, where she led IT for the company’s security and digital energy businesses. Active in her profession, Ms. Renner joined the Board of Lenbrook in 2017 and is engaged in nonprofits to create lasting, positive change that makes a difference in lives and communities. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree in industrial and systems engineering from Auburn University and a MBA from Georgia State University.
Dr. Huanbiao Mo,
Board of Directors
Dr. Huanbiao Mo is currently the dean of the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions at Georgia State University. Huanbiao has advanced the Lewis College’s well-earned reputation for excellence in preparing the next generation of health professionals and scholars to enter the health care field. He holds a Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences from the University of Wisconsin – Madison, a Master of Science degree from the Chinese Academy of Science, and a Bachelor of Science degree from Fudan University in Shanghai, China.
Philip Searles,
Board of Directors
Philip Searles studied accounting at the University of Alabama and worked in that field for five years. He knows how to develop retirement communities for seniors on fixed incomes. He is also knowledgeable about the various financing options, such as HUD 232/232 Lean, tax credit deals, and the use of government agencies such as the VA to help provide housing for homeless veterans. He has been the President of the Beverly J. Searles Foundation for 13 years.
Elizabeth W. Clubb,
Board of Directors
Elizabeth Clubb is a forward-thinking executive with deep expertise in innovation and growth strategy. Her background is grounded in working with companies of all sizes, from large corporations to startups, assessing and identifying areas for profitable growth and guiding the development of new models, new products and go-to-market strategies. She is adept at future-back analysis of opportunities and has designed and guided the execution of strategies and programs to take advantage of those opportunities.
Elizabeth is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of myFloc, a SaaS Fintech company purpose-built to meet the needs of the growing population of older adults. Elizabeth brings experience from a variety of industries including technology, higher education, healthcare, consumer packaged goods and the growing Longevity Economy. She has worked within major firms such as Mead Corporation and Cisco Systems where she was recruited to help oversee an innovative strategic alliance between Cisco and SBC Communication. She has been a strategic growth consultant to leadership teams at large corporations such as EDS, The Coca Cola Company, Kimberly Clark Corporation, ConAgra and Newell Rubbermaid.
Elizabeth was appointed to the founding Advisory Board of The Famtech Collaborative where she helps guide the strategy and direction of the organization. She also serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the American Marketing Association and has been honored to serve on nonprofit boards in arts and education.
Elizabeth earned her Executive MBA from Goizueta School of Business at Emory University and her BA in English Literature from Connecticut College. She is a graduate of the Business of Healthcare Executive Education Program at Goizueta and most recently completed The Wharton School’s Fintech Revolution Executive Education program. Elizabeth lives in Atlanta with her partner, Allan.
Krista Cosgrove,
Board of Directors
Krista Cosgrove is Principal at ZWJ Investment Counsel, an investment advisory firm. She has provided investment counsel and guidance to companies and individuals for more than 30 years, working at SunTrust Bank as a senior portfolio manager before joining ZWJ. Krista is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Atlanta. She holds a Master of Arts in Economics with a concentration in finance from Vanderbilt University and a Bachelor of Arts in economics with minors in business administration and mathematics from Elon University. She is a member of the Atlanta Estate Planning Council.
David H. Williams, Jr.,
Board of Directors
David H. Williams, Jr. is an attorney in the Public Finance, Tax Incentives and Credit Markets Group at the Atlanta, Georgia office of law firm Butler Snow LLP. He practices in the area of municipal and corporate securities. He has experience in a variety of financing structures in the affordable housing, senior living and health care industries. He holds a Juris Doctorate from Mercer University and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Georgia. He also holds the distinction of Best Lawyers in America – Public Finance Law, 2025 and was named a Georgia Super Lawyers Rising Star for his work in bonds and governmental finance.
Doug Johnson,
Residents Association
President
Doug Johnson a Resident Leader at Lenbrook. He moved to Lenbrook in 2020 and really enjoys the community’s excellent reputation and location.
He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and the Atlanta Business Roundtable. He worked for more than 30 years for Ernst & Young and served in the U.S. Army Signal Corp for two years. In addition, he has served on the Aflac Board of Directors and the Morehouse School of Medicine Board of Trustees.
Doug grew up in Alaska, Washington, and Idaho. He earned a BSIM degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology and an MBA degree from the Harvard Business School. He and his wife have one daughter, a son-in-law and two grandsons who live close to Lenbrook. Doug enjoys playing golf and reading mystery novels.
Margaret Kleiman,
Residents Association
President Elect
Margaret Kleiman is a Resident Leader at Lenbrook. She chose to live at Lenbrook for its location, reputation, services, and support.
Margaret has been an active volunteer in the Atlanta community for many years. She has offered her talent and time for more than 40 years to the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Sports Foundation and for 15 years with Angel Flight of Georgia. In addition, she has volunteered with the Shepherd Center, the Atlanta Sports Hall of Fame, and PGA Tour of Champions.
Margaret grew up in Washington, DC and University Park, Maryland. She attended American University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. After working a quarter century in marketing positions with IBM in Washington, DC, San Francisco, and Atlanta, she spent three years planning for the 1996 Paralympic Games in Atlanta as Senior Director of the Athletes Village. Afterwards, she returned to the corporate world and continued her volunteer activities.
Gaby Adriaenssens,
Residents Association
Past President
Gaby Adriaenssens is a Resident Leader at Lenbrook. She moved to Lenbrook in 2016 and credits fellow resident Gracie Phillips as her mentor and role model in the community.
Gaby grew up in Antwerp, Belgium and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business and consular sciences there. She also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from Georgia State University. She has been married for 61 years, and has a daughter, a son, and six grandchildren.
Gaby is a founding member of The International Club of Atlanta and enjoys playing bridge, traveling, staying in touch with relatives and friends, and keeping abreast of current events. Her favorite song is “I Did it My Way” by Frank Sinatra.
Ann Hansen
Residents Association
Vice President
Bio coming soon
Helen Prieto,
Residents Association
Secretary
Helen Prieto is a Resident Leader at Lenbrook. She moved to the community in 2022 and likes the ambience and friendly people.
Helen worked for BellSouth for 40 years, retiring in 2001 as Vice President, International Markets – Consumer Operations. She soon became Vice President of Holy Spirit Preparatory School, retiring in 2014. In addition, she volunteered with the United Way in Florida for many years.
Helen grew up in Coral Gables, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Berry College and a Master of Arts degree from Nova University. She also graduated from the Executive International Management Program at Columbia University. Helen has been married to her husband Eddy for almost 57 years. She enjoys photography and technology.
David Dimling,
Residents Association
Treasurer
David Dimling a Resident Leader at Lenbrook. He moved to Lenbrook in 2014 and really enjoys the excellent facilities and interesting and accomplished residents.
He is a member of the Atlanta History Center and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. In addition, David has served as Chair of Southface Energy Institute in Atlanta and on the Executive Committee of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America based in New York. He spent his career in the forest products industry and retired as Group Vice President of Georgia Pacific Corporation.
David grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Trinity College and a Master of Business Administration degree from Harvard University. He and his wife have a combined family of eight children and 13 grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoys reading, playing tennis and croquet, and watching sporting events.
