Experienced Management Team
Jaclyn E. Gardner, Executive Director, brings extensive experience in the management of senior living communities to her position. Prior to joining Danberry at Inverness, she served as Executive Director of a prominent retirement community in Birmingham. During her five-year tenure there, Jaclyn's successful management style achieved positive results in several areas, earning her the 2007 Outstanding Census
Growth Award.
In addition, Gardner served as Executive Director and Assistant Administrator for several assisted living communities in Georgia. She graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor's degree in health administration.
Lori Dodd, Sales Director, is a Licensed Social Worker with 11 years in the senior industry. She has built a successful career in retirement community development sales, occupancy marketing, community relations and social services. Prior to her position with Danberry at Inverness, Lori spent seven years as Marketing Director for a retirement community in nearby Vestavia Hills. Lori graduated from The University of Alabama with a bachelor's degree in social work, and has a genuine passion for working in the best interest of seniors.
Paul Seery, Chef and Director of Dining, is a Certified Executive Chef with the America Culinary Federation and has over thirty years of highly diversified Hotel, Restaurant, and Country Club experience. Chef Paul graduated from a Culinary Arts Program at Walt Disney World and attended the Culinary Institute of America, in Hyde Park N.Y. He has worked 15 years with Club Corporation of America and holds the 1987 Club of the Year Award for Country Clubs, and 1992 Club of the Year Award for City Clubs, for CCA in the South East Region. Chef Paul has worked for Hyatt Regency Hotels as Banquet Manager, Food and Beverage Manager for Sheraton and Hilton Hotels. The past five years Chef Paul was the Purchasing Director for the Culinard at Virginia College. Chef Paul is the current President of the Birmingham Chapter of The American Culinary Federation.
Karen Benton, Director of Healthcare, graduated from the University of Alabama School of Nursing at Birmingham with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. After graduation, she was a staff nurse on a medical/surgical unit at a local hospital for several years before going to work at the Alabama Quality Assurance Foundation. After taking some time off to raise her family, she began working at a Birmingham area assisted living facility, where she came to find her true calling.
Ronnie Gill, Director of Environmental Services, oversees Security, Maintenance and Housekeeping. He has worked for another retirement community in the area in the recent past, but has also worked in the construction and service venue for 35 years and attained diplomas and licenses for all aspects of the field.
Christine Paige, Director of Resident Services, coordinates the transportation for residents as well as volunteer programs and organizes activities, wellness programs and outings. She graduated from the University of South Alabama in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Recreational Therapy. She spent 3 years as a Recreational Therapy Director of a Skilled Nursing Facility in Niceville, Florida. In the years since her primary focus has been on events planning for communities as well as private functions including 2 years served as the Special Events Coordinator for the Birmingham Zoo.
Amanda Gremillion, Director of Administrative Services, oversees Human Resources and Administrative Services including the Concierge and Receptionist. She graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Business Administration and a major in Marketing. This is her first time working in a retirement community but before working at Danberry, she worked for a local telephone company for over five years where she gained about a year and a half of sales experience and four years of Human Resources experience. She has her Professional in Human Resources certification from the Human Resources Certification Institute and she is a member of the Society for Human Resources Management.
Charlotte Garner, Director of Accounting, graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Before working at Danberry, she worked for Daniel Corporation for 25 years in the Property Management and Development Accounting department.
