Happy Family gathered at The Blake at LPGA in Daytona Beach, Florida

Lovely Couple playing board games at The Blake at LPGA in Daytona Beach, Florida

Two beautiful ladies playing jenga at The Blake at LPGA in Daytona Beach, Florida

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As the Executive Director of LPGA, Nicole is responsible for overseeing the growth of her community. She was born and raised in Northeast TN, and has recently moved to Florida. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner and several year’s experience in the healthcare industry, Nicole believes senior living is her calling, as she loves learning about each resident’s personal journey in life. Her prior experience also includes working at The Blake at Kingsport. She loves working at The Blake as she feels that it is not just a workplace, but has turned into family. Outside of work, she enjoys going to the beach, spending time with her husband and 5 kids, and enjoying the new place she calls home.

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Jennifer King is from a small town just outside of downtown Grand Rapids called Standale in Michigan. "Growing up we called it Standstill because nothing ever changes," she jokes. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Hospitality Management and a minor in General Business, and her background is in Sales & Marketing for Senior Living, Retail Management, Hotels, and Events. Her favorite part of working with seniors is creating relationships and getting to know their stories, and she loves helping their families during the research process, enhancing their lives, and watching them thrive and be happy.

Jennifer's favorite parts about working for the Blake are the company's vision, the dedication of the CEO, the quality products that the Blake offers and its integrity to deliver those products, the passionate company culture, and the people I work with. Outside of work, her passions are travel, ancient civilizations, history, food, and wine. She also enjoys yoga, pilates, barre, and dancing.

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Erin, a Daytona Beach native, began her career in senior living as a kitchen staff member at an assisted living facility. Through hard work and perseverance, she has progressed to her current role as Director of Business Operations.

Erin has always had a passion for working with seniors, which was further fueled when she became a caretaker for her own grandparents. She has also dedicated time to working with children in Bosnia, as well as students at a local deaf school.

Erin brings a warm and friendly atmosphere to The Blake, where she oversees the daily operations of the assisted living facility. Her positivity and willingness to help make her a valuable asset to both residents and staff alike. In her free time, Erin enjoys participating in 5K and half marathon races and experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen.

Overall, Erin is a compassionate and hardworking individual who is making a positive impact in the lives of seniors and those around her.

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Emilie is the Assistant Director of Sales here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and grew up in Sanford before moving to New Smyrna Beach.

Before moving into the Senior Living Industry, Emilie worked in various other industries, including healthcare, customer service, and office administration.

Emilie's favorite part of working with seniors is being able to form connections with them. She enjoys hearing their stories and learning all about their life experiences. She enjoys working for The Blake because she loves building relationships, helping families with the transition, and guiding them through their processes.

When she is not working, Emilie enjoys spending time with her two children and fiancé. They love enjoying water activities like going to the beach, water parks, or just sitting by the pool.

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Sandy is the Director of Activities here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and loves to spend time at the beach.

Sandy is a Certified Activities Professional, as well as a Certified Dementia Care Coordinator. Prior to making the move into the Senior Living Industry, Sandy worked as a Girl Scout Camp Director, as well as a Pre K teacher.

Sandy's favorite part of working with seniors is building relationships and getting to experience the joy with them when doing activities. She says that it always puts a smile on her face.

When she is not working, Sandy enjoys traveling and going to theme parks.

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Lyssa Baca is the Director of Memory Care at The Blake at LPGA. She grew up in the mountains of Colorado, and has been living in Florida since 2018. She is a former Marine and considers herself a country girl through and through. She has been in the Geriatric field for 15 years, starting at the age of 17 as a volunteer in a nursing home. She is experienced with both Assisted Living and Memory Care. She has supervised many staff members and wore many hats in her previous communities, having also worked as a sous chef in assisted living as well as working in the mortuary industry.

Lyssa's favorite part of working with seniors is being able to make a difference everyday, even if it's a smile or a hug to brighten someone's day. She loves listening to their life stories and gaining more knowledge about life in general; she says, "Elders are full of wisdom and knowledge that we can all learn from." Her favorite part of working at the Blake is the strong teamwork among the leadership. "We are provided with many resources to help us do the best job we can do for our residents and staff, and ensure the top care is provided to our residents by all staff members." she says.

When she isn't working, Lyssa loves to spend time with her three kids and her husband. They love going to the beach and the amusement parks. She and her husband are animal lovers and have several animals in their home. She enjoys watching movies and getting in some "me time" when she's able to, taking time to meditate and be out in nature. As for personal hobbies, she enjoys "diving with sharks and jumping out of planes", describing herself as "definitely a thrill seeker." She has a long list of thrill-seeking activities that she would like to accomplish, and has not yet found a roller coaster big enough or fast enough – "I am still on the hunt for that." she says. She loves various music, with country of course being #1, and is a singer herself. She loves karaoke, has been singing in my church's worship band for a little over three years in total, and has sung many times for the residents in her previous communities. She definitely plans to carry over her passion for music to The Blake.

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Monica is the Walk With Me Coordinator here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and loves to spend time outdoors with friends and family.

Monica is a Certified Activities Professional, as well as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Prior to making the move into the Senior Living Industry, Monica was an AIFD floral designer and owned and operated a flower shop in Ormond Beach, Florida.

Monica's favorite part of working with seniors is creating connections and sharing meaningful moments with them. She feels blessed to be able to make a positive impact on them each day and be a part of their lives. Her favorite part of working at The Blake is being around like-minded individuals who strive for excellence and professional customer service.

When she is not working, Monica enjoys being active outdoors. Some of her favorite hobbies include gardening, walking along the beach, and enjoying the beauty of nature.

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Dave Hargis is currently serving as our Director of Facility Maintenance. He is originally from West Virginia, but has lived in Florida for several years now, enjoying all the benefits that Florida living has to offer. He has a degree in Electronics and Computer Engineering from National Institute of Technology. He also served in the US Marine Corps and is a retired US Postal Service worker.

His favorite part of working with seniors is being able to help and to be around people he respects so much. "It is a true pleasure to engage with our residents," he says. "They have an abundant treasure of history and experience. I consider it an honor and privilege to serve our residents." His favorite part of working at The Blake is his amazing team. He appreciates having teammates who are very knowledgeable and engaging, and he resonates with the company's consistent focus on excellence, compassion, and care for the residents. "I am certainly proud to be a member of the Blake team," he says.

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Marissa is the Director of Dining Services here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and was born and raised in Daytona Beach. She has 18 years of experience in hospitality, with 8 of those specializing within the Senior Living industry.

Marissa's favorite part of working with seniors is their ability to be straightforward and honest about what they expect, like, and dislike. She says they have built businesses, raised families, and traveled the world, so when they say a dish is reminiscent of their past, it brings her so much joy!

Marissa's favorite thing about working at The Blake is the core values and standards. She says it is truly an honor to be a part of a leadership team where compassion, excellence, respect, safety, and integrity shine!

When she is not working, Marissa enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and cooking. She feels as though it is her life's purpose to be a Chef, and she loves that she has the opportunity to serve our residents.

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