Daughter and senior mother hugging and smiling.


Leslie Spears Executive Director

Leslie Spears - Executive Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 1999
"My interest in seniors began when I volunteered at senior centers while I was in college. After graduating with a business degree from Georgia State Univ., I worked as a consultant implementing senior programming in the Atlanta Public Library System and other senior organizations. When asked to join the team at Arbor Terrace in 1999, I knew that it was the place for me - I have not been disappointed."

Sharonda Bethel Assistant Executive Director

Sharonda Bethel - Assistant Executive Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 1999
“I have over 30 years of experience in customer service with my most recent background being in Real Estate. My compassion for people is what lead me to Arbor Terrace at Cascade. It is a tremendous blessing to be a member of the Arbor Terrace Family to serve its Residents and Team Members.”

Grace J. King RN

Grace J. King Rn, BSN, MSN - Resident Care Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2010
"I am master prepared register nurse and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. I have practiced in administrative, clinical and academic roles and prior to joining Arbor Terrace, I worked for Emory Healthcare at the Wesley Woods Clinic. The WWC clinic specializes in the care of the geriatric patients providing medical care, and diagnostic care for dementia and Alzheimer's and is in partership with Arbor Terrace. I am happy to be able to continue to serve and honor the resident at Arbor Terrace with my medical knowledge, compassion to serve and dedication to provide loving care."

Maggie Hawkins Activities Director

Maggie Hawkins - Activities Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2004
"I have worked in the health care field for 17 years. My journey began in 1987, working with Alzheimer's and Dementia participants through the Atlanta Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Organizing activities for seniors has been a fulfilling profession for me. There are no limits to what a little creativity, along with a lot of love and caring, can do to enhance these lives."

Veronica Jackson Resident Relations Director

Veronica Jackson - Resident Relations Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2003
"I moved to Atlanta in September, 2002. I started at Arbor Terrace at Cascade in a private duty capacity. I was so impressed with the community that after my 2 cases ended, I decided to come on board. I began as an Evergreen caregiver and became Resident Relations Director in November, 2004. It continues to afford me great joy to serve my elders."

Vanessa Jones Business Office Manager

Vanessa Jones - Business Office Manager

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2008
"I am a graduate of Georgia State University and have a 15-year history working in the health-care arena. I bring to Arbor Terrace a commitment to excellence and growth. I look forward to the opportunity to provide outstanding and professional service to the Arbor Company, its Residents and the Arbor Terrace at Cascade team members."

Dave Tharps Director of Dining

Dave Tharps - Director of Dining

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2002
"I have lived in the Atlanta area for the past 26 years and have been working in the retirement industry for just over 1 year. I am pleased to bring my long history of food service experience to the residents of Arbor Terrace."

Frank Vega Maintenance Director

Frank Vega - Maintenance Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2009
"First off, I'd like to thank the Arbor Company for adding me to their Management Team. The Staff and Residents have provided me with a comfortable, right at home atmosphere. It is a pleasure to work with them and for them. I graduated from Atlanta Technical College in 2007 with a diploma in Air Conditioning Technology and will graduate in 2010 with an Electrical Construction and Maintenance diploma. I look forward to working with The Arbor Company for many, many years to come."

Dwight Armour, Jr. Room Service Director

Dwight Armour, Jr. - Room Service Director

Joined Arbor Terrace in 2007
"I started as the Maintenance Assistant and knew this was the place for me. Working here has afforded me growth and a new found respect for the Elderly, I have formed such great relationships that it seems these are my relatives. It gives me such pleasure to serve and assist the Residents with moving, lifting and needed repairs. In the future, I hope to grow stronger with the Arbor Company."