About Us
The Vision
The vision of Peachtree Hills Place is to provide amenity-rich, independent living for discerning adults, born out of the personal experiences of the family of Ed and Julia Isakson after their difficult search for a community that would provide an active lifestyle combined with on-site health care.
Our Team
Members immediately feel at home from the moment they engage with any member of the Peachtree Hills Place Residency Team. Learn why each team member is committed to your Peachtree Hills Place experience.
Selena Bridges
Design Manager
Making decisions at the Peachtree Hills Place Design Showroom is nearly effortless and so enjoyable with Selena's assistance. She walks Members through the downsizing process and oversees their move into the new residence, including arranging furnishings, unpacking and hanging pictures:
Selena@peachtreehillsplace.com
404-406-5140
Debra Dostie
Design Manager
Moving into a new residence is enjoyable and effortless with Debra's guidance. As you decide on the details of your home in the Peachtree Hills Place Design Showroom, Debra will walk you through every step of the process. Debra looks forward to overseeing the move into your new residence:
debra@peachtreehillsplace.com
404-467-4900
Maricita Hughes
Vice President of Design
Maricita is passionate about creating uniquely appealing and exquisite environments in partnership with the Isakson Living construction team. Member input is thoughtfully considered when creating the vision for the “look and feel” of Peachtree Hills Place and other Isakson Living communities.
Kevin Isakson
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Isakson Living has become synonymous with distinctive 55+ living based on the commitment of senior residential leaders like Kevin. His dedication to retirement living for nearly two decades creates incredible value and is a key reason why Peachtree Hills Place is a best-in-class destination for those seeking a livable, luxury-style community.
Charlotte Margolin
Senior Residency Counselor
Members are invited to explore the beautiful surroundings and upscale features of Peachtree Hills Place when meeting with Charlotte. She contributes knowledge as an Atlanta native, and her past experience with the Bobby Dodd Institute and Fox Theatre have helped her create an engaging discovery process that shows Members what they can anticipate. Charlotte is eager to introduce you to Peachtree Hills Place:
charlotte@peachtreehillsplace.com
404-467-9164
Karen Sheldon
Residency Counselor
Members experience a positive home buying experience when working with Karen. She brings a strong real estate sales background to Peachtree Hills Place and delights in helping our Members enjoy their home purchase. Karen looks forward to guiding you throughout your home buying process:
karen@peachtreehillsplace.com
404-941-1322
Pictured from Left to Right: Gwen Rodgers, Santwan Fuqua, Donna Moore, Lauren Tash, Tony Lewandowski, Angel Van Wye, Amanda Dumich, and Brad Fowler
Peachtree Hills Place Operations Team
Rick Burkholder
Rick Burkholder joins our Culinary Services Team with over 35 years of restaurant experience. His career has spanned across the East Coast, from his hometown in Pennsylvania, traveling to South Carolina and then settling down in Atlanta where he has spent his last 20 years. Rick has developed an unparalleled level of hospitality which is evident through his interactions with guests, and also observed through his training and development process with associates.
Steven Campbell
Security Supervisor
Steven Campbell is the Security Supervisor at Peachtree Hills Place. He was a police officer in Washington, D.C for 12 years and handled patrol duties, answered a variety of 911 calls for service, and assisted with traffic control, and security for the Presidential motorcade. He relocated to Georgia 2 years ago and decided to switch from policing to firefighting. He is also a certified EMT and enjoys the medical side of helping people.
Amanda Dumich
Director of Culinary Services
Amanda Dumich joins Peachtree Hills Place as our Director of Culinary Services with more than 15 years of management and operations experience in the food and beverage industry.
Brad Fowler
Director of Accounting
Brad Fowler serves as the Director of Accounting for Peachtree Hills Place. He previously worked for Cherry Bekaert for five years as a manager and senior accountant. He has had prior experience with Ernst & Young and Moore Colson and Company. He earned his CPA in 2009. Brad has a wealth of experience in accounting, financial policy, and auditing, but what makes Brad unique is that he has a desire to make things better and will find ways to do so.
Santwan Fuqua
Environmental Services Manager
Santwan has a background in hospitality management with more than 9 years of experience in the senior living industry. In 2015, Santwan received his certification in Hospitality Management which gave him the knowledge of planning, analysis, and decision-making techniques needed for management positions in the tourism and hospitality industries.
Christopher Hedgepath
Culinary Services Manager
Christopher Hedgepath joins the Peachtree Hills Place community as Culinary Services Manager. Born and raised in Greenville, SC, Chris attended The University of South Carolina before moving to Atlanta to further his education, pursuing a passion for Art, at The Art Institute of Atlanta. While attending the Art Institute, Chris began his career in the hospitality industry assisting the Surin family and launching Atlanta’s first reputable flagship Thai restaurant, Surin of Thailand.
Derek Larsen
Chef Derek Larsen
Chef Derek Larsen joins the Peachtree Hills Place family as our Executive Chef of Culinary Services. Derek previously trained at the Art Institute of Atlanta and has worked in the field of Culinary Arts for the last 20 years. His experience has spanned from private catering services to a variety of upscale dining establishments throughout Atlanta.
Tony Lewandowski
Facilities Director
Tony Lewandowski, aka “Lewie,” serves as Facilities Director at Peachtree Hills Place. Tony believes the keys to his success at Peachtree Hills Place will be learning the facility from the inside out and having a can-do attitude.
David Mahaffey
David Mahaffey
David Mahaffey is the Peachtree Hills Place fitness center manager and also is a certified personal trainer. David holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in exercise science and a Master’s of Science degree in sports management. He’s been committed to health and wellness his entire life. It’s his passion. In 2009, he developed his fitness philosophy. He believes in focusing on the continual evolution of physical health in the human body while it ages while empowering adults with knowledge, skills, support, guidance, and resources.
Donna Moore
Chief Operating Officer
With more than 30 years of management and leadership experience, Moore brings valuable expertise to the Isakson Living team. She oversees operations and works closely with the Executive Director and Associate Executive Director in charge of health services at Peachtree Hills Place.
Gwen Rodgers
Human Resources Business Partner
Gwendolyn (Gwen) Rodgers serves as Peachtree Hills Place's Human Resources Business Partner. Gwendolyn, or Gwen for short, loves serving her community and making a positive impact on her surroundings and finds it paramount that she works in an environment that has a mission to do the same. This is why she was drawn to the opportunity to work at Peachtree Hills Place. Gwen believes in Andy’s vision when he says, “We are purpose-driven, and our mission is to love and serve our Members”.
Lauren Tash
Director of Lifestyle Services
Lauren is an integral part of Member's experiences at Peachtree Hills Place and orchestrates Member events and socials ensuring all Members have valuable experiences engaging with neighbors and other Peachtree Hills Place staff:
Angel Van Wye
Director of Move Services
Angel, always seeking to grow, serves as the Director of Move Services for Peachtree Hills Place and is excited about the adventure ahead. She cannot wait to help you settle comfortably into your new home.
The Developer
Remarkable experiences often originate from a need close to someone’s heart. When it came time for the Isakson family to search for a community for their parents, Ed and Julia Isakson, they were faced with no available alternatives.
Rather than settling for what currently existed in the marketplace, the Isaksons saw an opportunity to help others who found themselves in the same situation. Their goal was to create tasteful living environments within amenity-rich communities, empowering seniors to continue living vibrant lives in warm and secure settings with wellness and care continuum access if required.
Leveraging their knowledge of real estate markets and residential housing, the Isakson Living team pursued a solution for a growing niche of the population who desired the same level of living they had achieved as professionals and community leaders.
Park Springs, in Stone Mountain, was the inaugural project, attracting more than 600 Members and recognized with multiple awards for design, lifestyle and resident satisfaction. Now, Peachtree Hills Place expands to offer an unprecedented model of carefree home ownership for those 55+, with concierge-level services rivaled in the finest clubs, along with engaging social activities to nurture camaraderie among Members.
The Isakson family and Isakson Living team encourage you to experience this unmatched way of life at Peachtree Hills Place.
Each detail has been meticulously crafted by an extraordinary team of professionals who possess a deep knowledge of what our Members desire and need to feel at home. They have assembled a dedicated Peachtree Hills Place Residency Team to serve Members by helping to create delightful experiences and warm memories. You are invited to step inside Peachtree Hills Place and contact one of our Residency Team members.
Pictured from Left to Right: Kevin Isakson, Maricita Hughes, Andy Isakson, Brian Thomas, Kathryn Reedy, Dave Wahn
Isakson Living Leadership Team
Andy Isakson
Founder and Managing Partner
The future of the senior residential market will forever be impacted by Andy's leadership. Building upon his commercial real estate development experience, Andy opened the Park Springs senior living community in 2004. His insightful expertise helped navigate through the 2008 recession while continuing to deliver impeccable service. He continues to live out the Isakson family vision of serving needs to impact local and national communities.
Kevin Isakson
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Isakson Living has extended its reach throughout metro Atlanta to serve 55+ individuals as Kevin (nephew of Andy and son of U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson) acts upon his proven track record of success and experience to oversee the growth of the brand for those seeking distinctive retirement living.
Donna Moore
Chief Operating Officer
With more than 30 years of management and leadership experience, Moore brings valuable expertise to the Isakson Living team. She oversees operations and works closely with the Executive Director and Associate Executive Director in charge of health services at Peachtree Hills Place.
Kathryn Reedy
Executive Administrator
Kathryn has been responsible for the administrative duties of Isakson Living for nearly 20 years. With a background in property management and residential real estate appraising, she understands the market and Members find peace in knowing their investment is proactively protected and valued.
Theresa Smith
Project Manager
Theresa Smith works closely with the Peachtree Hills Place Team, the contractors and the subcontractors, and she is involved with day-to-day construction activities on site. Theresa has been in the construction industry for nearly forty years, having started her construction career with The Flagler Company, a well-respected Atlanta-based firm that built several office buildings and shopping centers for Andy Isakson early in his career.
Brian Thomas
Vice President of Construction
Members appreciate the flawlessly executed details they are surrounded by in the beautifully constructed homes of Isakson Living communities. Brian brings his long-standing skilled, executive knowledge to oversee internal design, primary construction and upgrades.
Dave Wahn
Chief Financial Officer
Members and their families benefit from Dave’s availability and wealth of knowledge from his long career as a financial resource officer. He ensures that the value of Peachtree Hills Place Membership is clearly communicated and understood.
