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Jesse Young, Jr, Executive Director

Jesse C. Young, Jr - Executive Director - Young comes to The Arbors from Kingsmill Resort in Williamsburg (VA) where he managed condominium rental and membership programs, including coordination of operations, renovations and maintenance of units for eight years. He served as Director of Owner Relations and Project Administration, Director of Community Affairs and Property Development, and Director of Owner Relations and Membership for the 2,200 property owners residing in the resort community. Young’s twenty years in the hospitality industry provides an excellent background for his responsibility for the overall quality of life at The Arbors.

 
 
    Pamela W. Phelps, Assistant Executive Director- Phelps recently joined The Arbors with almost 30 years experience working in Hotel Properties. After growing up in a Country Inn in Western New York State, she graduated from Cornell's School of Hotel Administration and came directly to Virginia to work for The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Since then she has managed the Golden Horseshoe Club House, was Assistant Manager of the Williamsburg Lodge and Conference Center, served a Manager of Conference Services for their guest rooms, and coordinated the Maintenance for the shops and restaurants in Merchants Square. Phelps’ wide variety of experience positively enhances our housekeeping, maintenance, and dining services to meet the luxury standards of The Arbors.    
 
 
Beth Parisher, Director of Resident Services
  Beth Parisher, Director of Resident Services - A native of Newport News, Parisher has a 30-year background as a local business owner and manager. At The Arbors she organizes activities and theater excursions, plans social events and receptions, and assembles movie and game events. She also plans field trips to museums and festivals, sports events, and shopping destinations. Her responsibilities include providing move-in tips and assistance, and acting as general liaison for Arbors residents. She is an expert at "painting a picture" of life at The Arbors and understanding the needs of our residents.  
         
 
Sandra Clemons, RN, Director of Health Oversight
  Sandra V. Clemons, RN, Director of Health Oversight - Ms. Clemons brings to The Arbors extensive experience in both the medical and educational areas. Most recently she directed RNs at Brookside Home Health Care who provided services to homebound clients. She has also served as a Visiting Nurse/Case Manager responsible for planning and providing individualized care to patients. Add to this her experience in developing community outreach programs. With The Arbors’ emphasis on good health, Ms. Clemons will apply her expertise to educational programs, and the monitoring of overall health and welfare to residents in such areas as nutrition, exercise and wellness. Customized programs along with group aerobics and yoga sessions compliment the overall program offerings.  
         
 
David Jones, Executive Chef
  David Jones, Executive Chef - Certified by the American Culinary Federation, Jones apprenticed at The Trellis Restaurant in Williamsburg, and has held positions as chef with various upscale restaurants in the Hampton Roads area such as River’s Inn in Gloucester, Ford’s Colony in Williamsburg, and Cities Grill in Newport News. Chef Jones will cater to both casual and more formal dining tastes as he oversees all aspects of kitchen operation, including menu development and food preparation, quality and presentation. His creative touch to cookery will keep your forks poised and your mouth watering!  
         
 
Bettie Marie Lassen, Director of Sales
  Bettie Marie Lassen, Director of Sales- A life long resident of the Virginia Peninsula, Lassen received her degree in Retail Merchandising. She has had a successful career in sales and event planning. As The Arbors’ Director of Sales, Lassen is responsible for meeting prospective new residents, the planning of special events for marketing, promoting The Arbors in the local community and making potential residents aware of the offerings of our community.  

 

       
 
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