Leadership

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Benjamin M. Thompson

President and Chief Executive Officer
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Ben Thompson is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides strategic leadership, planning, and vision for all aspects of the Company.

Thompson grew up in the family business and officially joined the Company in 2010. He has since gone on to serve as Operations Analyst, VP Special Projects, VP Procurement, VP Development, Executive Vice President, and President, before being promoted to his current role.

Thompson is a graduate of the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill, where he double majored, earning a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Management and Society.

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Joshua E. K. Thompson

Chief Marketing Officer
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Josh Thompson is the Chief Marketing Officer of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides the strategies and initiatives for all the Company’s marketing and sales.

Thompson grew up in the family business and officially joined the Company in 2012. He has since gone on to serve as, VP Procurement, Lifestyle Advisor at Marsh’s Edge, a St. Simons Island, Georgia continuing care retirement community managed by Senior Living Communities, and VP Marketing, before being promoted to his current role.

Thompson is a graduate of Oklahoma State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.

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Aniello Salierno

Chief Information Officer
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Aniello Salierno is the Chief Information Officer of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s information technology strategy.

Salierno joined the Company in 2003 as Finance Director for The Lakes at Pointe West, a Florida continuing care retirement community previously managed by Senior Living Communities. He has since gone on to serve as an Executive Director and VP Operations, before being promoted to his current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Salierno was the Assistant Branch Manager for Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Salierno is a graduate of the University of Florida, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance. He is also a licensed Assisted Living Administrator.

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Kevin Oakley

Chief Financial Officer
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Kevin Oakley is the Chief Financial Officer of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s finance and accounting functions.

Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Oakley was a Director of Seniors Housing at Lument, an investment banking and mortgage company, where he focused on seniors housing and healthcare real estate finance. Oakley started his banking career at Deutsche Bank as an Analyst for the North American Swaps and Listed Derivatives trading desks.

Oakley is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, where he earned his Master of Business Administration with concentrations in Corporate Finance and Investments. He is also a graduate of Marshall University, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and a Minor in Accounting.

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Blair Quasnitschka

Vice President of Operations
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Blair Quasnitschka is the Vice President of Operations of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for the Company’s operations in Connecticut, North Carolina, and inland South Carolina.

Quasnitschka joined the Company in 2017 as the Executive Director for Evergreen Woods, a Branford, Connecticut continuing care retirement community managed by Senior Living Communities. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, he was an Administrator for a few senior housing operators, such as iCare Management, and Broad River Healthcare. Prior to working in senor housing, Quasnitschka was a Tournament Director for the PGA of America.

Quasnitschka is a graduate of Springfield College, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Sports Management. He is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Administrators.

Matthew Barger

Matthew Barger

Vice President of Operations
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Matthew Barger is the Vice President of Operations of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for the Company’s operations in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, and Coastal South Carolina.

Barger joined the Company in 2017 as the Director of Dining Services for Osprey Village, an Amelia Island, Florida life plan community managed by Senior Living Communities. He has gone on to serve as the Care Services Administrator, Lifestyle Advisor Care Services, and Executive Director, before being promoted to his current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Barger was a managing partner at Suri Restaurant Group and was a director of dining services for Harbor’s Edge Senior Living.

Barger is a graduate of South University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. He is also a graduate of Nichols College, where he earned his Master of Science in Organizational Leadership. He is also a licensed Assisted Living Administrator.

David Dunn

David Dunn

Vice President of Wellmore
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David Dunn is the Vice President of Wellmore of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for the Company’s operations at the Wellmore communities in South Carolina and The Charlotte in North Carolina.

Dunn joined the Company in 2015 as the Executive Director for Wellmore of Tega Cay, a Tega Cay, South Carolina Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing, and Rehab community managed by Senior Living Communities. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Dunn was Vice President of Operations for Senior Services of America, LLC.

Dunn is a graduate of Marshall University, where he earned his Master of Science in Healthcare Administration. He is also a graduate of West Virginia State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Marketing. He is a licensed Assisted Living and Nursing Home Administrator.

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Nerissa H. Nelson

Vice President of Human Resources
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Nerissa Nelson is the Vice President of Human Resources of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees all aspects of Human Resources for the Company, including recruitment, workforce development, training, retention and benefits.

Nelson joined the Company in 2010 as Director of Talent Management. She has since gone on to serve in a variety of HR roles, such as VP Talent Management and VP Recruitment, before being promoted to her current role. She has spent her entire career in HR and states, “every team member at every level deserves to be valued, respected and heard”. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Nelson worked for Federated Department Stores, Inc. and Nations Bank.

Nelson holds certifications in Human Resources and Aging Studies.

Rhonda Wolff

Rhonda Wolff

Vice President of Care Services
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Rhonda Wolff is the Vice President of Care Services of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s clinical services.

Wolff joined the Company in 2020 as Director of Nursing for Brightwater, a Myrtle Beach, South Carolina continuing care retirement community managed by Senior Living Communities. She has gone on to serve as the Registered Nurse Clinical Coach, before being promoted to her current role. Prior to joining Brightwater, Wolff was the Assistant Director of Nursing at Goodwill Retirement Community and a Registered Nurse with Western Maryland Health System.

Wolff is a graduate of the Allegany College of Maryland, where she earned her Nursing Degree. She is a Licensed Registered Nurse, a Certified Director of Nursing, a Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Certified Professional, a Certified Infection Preventionist, a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

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Aimee L. Simmons

Vice President of Programming & Training
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Aimee Simmons is the Vice President of Programming & Training of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for the company’s training and wellness and social initiatives.

Simmons joined the company in 2012 as the VP of Healthcare Sales. After a brief time away, she rejoined the company as the VP of Programming and Training. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Simmons worked as an Executive Director and Administrator for senior housing organizations based in the Southeast.

Simmons is a graduate of Lander University, where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance. Simmons is a licensed Assisted Living Administrator (2004), a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (2014), and a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

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Angela Gist

Vice President of Clinical Development
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Angela Gist is the Vice President of Clinical Development of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees all of the Company’s clinical services, as well as works with the communities on developing best in class care.

Gist joined the Company in 1998 as Assisted Living Administrator at Summit Hills, a Spartanburg, South Carolina continuing care retirement community managed by Senior Living Communities. She has gone on to serve as the Director of Nursing at Summit Hills, before being promoted to her current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Gist worked in Acute Care, Med/Surgery and Urology Nursing.

Gist is a graduate of University of South Carolina–Upstate Mary Black School of Nursing, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. She is a Licensed Registered Nurse, Community Residential Care Facility Administrator, and a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

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Adam Sears

Vice President of Dining
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Adam Sears is the Vice President of Dining of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s Dining Services.

Sears joined the Company in 2014 as Director of Creative Dining. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Sears was the Owner and Chef of Merge, a New American & French restaurant located in Amelia Island, Florida. Sears extensive background in dining includes working for Ritz-Carlton, Omni Hotels & Resorts, and The Breakers–Palm Beach.

Sears is a graduate of Johnson & Wales University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts.

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Tim W. Andrews

Vice President of Construction
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Tim Andrews is the Vice President of Construction of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees all aspects of the Company’s construction, including start-up operations and maintenance of operational communities.

Andrews joined the Company in 1989 in a facility maintenance role at Heritage Hills, a Hendersonville, North Carolina retirement community previously managed by Maxwell Group. He has since gone on to serve in several related roles including Director of Development for Aaron Enterprises. Most recently, Andrews was the VP Facility Services, where he oversaw all aspects of the Company’s facility services.

Andrews holds several licenses and certificates in multiple maintenance and construction fields.

Chris VanDruff

Chris VanDruff

Vice President of Facility Services
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Chris VanDruff is the Vice President of Facility Services of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees all aspects of the Company’s facility services, including training, coordination, and quality control.

Prior to joining Maxwell Group, VanDruff was the Director of Facilities at Queens University of Charlotte where oversaw all the maintenance, repair, and operations of the Universities facilities. Prior to working at Queens University, VanDruff worked in various facility management roles at organizations such as Arnot Ogden Hospital and Cornell University.

VanDruff is a graduate of Cornell University, where he earned his Master of Industrial and Labor Relations. He holds several licenses and certificates in multiple maintenance and construction fields.

Jennifer Currie

Jennifer Currie

Vice President of Benefits
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Jennifer Currie is the Vice President of Benefits of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for the Company’s benefit programs and other areas of Human Resources.

Currie joined the Company in 2010 as Human Resources Associate before being promoted to her current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Currie worked in training and development for Bank of America and in the hospitality and hotel industry.

Currie is a graduate of Winthrop University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Currie is a SHRM Certified Professional and a certified Professional in Human Resources.

Heidi Fava

Heidi Fava

Controller
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Heidi Fava is the Controller of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s accounting functions in conjunction with our CFO.

Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Heidi held various finance leadership roles, including 16 years with AAA Carolinas where she was the Director of Finance. She has experience in the Insurance, Automotive, Travel, Car Wash, and Construction industries. She started her career at a regional CPA firm in NY before relocating to NC.

Heidi is a graduate of Pace University, where she earned her Bachelor of Business Administration degree, Public Accounting. She was a licensed CPA in NY.

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Andrew Parker

Creative Director
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Andy Parker is the Creative Director of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s lead generation efforts, as well as the external and internal branding.

Parker joined the Company in 2008 as Webmaster. He has since gone on to serve as Assistant Creative Director, before being promoted to his current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Parker was the Art Director & Web Designer for Burke Communications Design Agency.

Parker is a graduate of Columbus College of Art & Design, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Time Based Media.

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Gina Gaines

Director of Design
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Gina Gaines is the Director of Design of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s renovations and new construction projects.

Gaines joined the Company in 2014 as Design Specialist. She has since gone on to serve as Senior Designer and Project Manager, before being promoted to her current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Gaines was the owner of Gina S. Gaines Interiors, focusing on commercial, residential, hospitality & healthcare.

Gaines is a graduate of Appalachian State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Interior Design.

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Sheryl Brown

Regional Sales Director
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Sheryl Brown is a Regional Sales Director of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for the Company’s sales at communities in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Brown joined the Company in 2014 as a Lifestyle Advisor at Wellmore of Tega Cay, a Charlotte, North Carolina metropolitan care services retirement community managed by Maxwell Group. She has since gone on to serve as the Regional Sales Director of Care Services, before being promoted to her current role. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Brown worked in a variety of sales and marketing roles in the senior housing industry.

Brown is a graduate of Winthrop University, where she earned her Bachelor of Social Work. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

Regional Sales Director

Sarah E. Privette

Regional Sales Director
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Sarah Privette is a Regional Sales Director of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees and provides direction for the Company’s sales at communities in Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, North Carolina, and South Carolina.

Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Privette was a National Sales Specialist with Life Care Services, where she coached and trained sales teams at communities throughout the country. Prior to working with Life Care Services, Privette was a Regional Sales Director for Legacy Senior Living, overseeing their Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia Communities.

Privette is a graduate of Mitchell Community College, where she earned Associate of Science in Healthcare Administration & Management.

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Heather Stewart

Director of Talent Acquisitions
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Heather Stewart is the Director of Talent Acquisitions of Maxwell Group, Inc. She oversees all aspects of the Company’s recruiting efforts, including candidate sourcing, ad placement, management of applicant tracking system, screening, and pre-employment testing.

Prior to joining Maxwell group, Stewart was a Recruiting Consultant for Cornerstone RPO, where she provided full recruiting life cycle functions for companies such as Google. Prior to working with Cornerstone, Stewart worked in other Recruiting, Human Resources, and Marketing roles.

Stewart is a graduate of Florida State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Communications.

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Jermaine Fluker

Programming & Events Director
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Jermaine Fluker is the Programming & Events Director of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees and provides direction for all the Company’s programming and events.

Fluker joined the Company in 2008 as Social Director for The Cascades Verdae, a Greenville, South Carolina continuing care retirement community managed by Senior Living Communities. Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Fluker worked for ADT Security Services and was the Youth Sports Director for the City of Greenville, South Carolina.

Fluker is a Certified Dementia Practitioner.

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Davis Martin

Procurement Manager
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Davis Martin is the Procurement Manger of Maxwell Group, Inc. He oversees all aspects of the Company’s vendor contracts.

Prior to joining Maxwell Group, Martin worked for Charlotte Pipe and Foundry in their Cast Iron Production division.

Martin is a graduate of The Citadel–The Military College of South Carolina, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.