Meet Clay
Executive Director
The executive director, along with our friendly and professional staff, strives to create positive, stimulating ways for residents to continue living life with meaning and purpose. We are a friendly family where we treat residents like real people with real life stories.
Our community is a great story that includes heartwarming chapters and incredibly unique characters all in a wonderful setting. Here is the executive director’s story:
In what ways do your residents inspire you?
Every resident has a story to tell and every resident has wisdom to share.
How do you honor your residents at your community?
We spotlight one resident in every newsletter.
Tell us about a resident with a remarkable life story?
One of my residents had two sons, and both were retired five-star generals. She was a remarkable woman.
In what ways do your employees inspire you?
I try and build people up and give them room to do their jobs but I am always there if they need help or assistance.
How do you create a family-like atmosphere at your community?
I treat all employees the way I want to be treated. The Golden Rule.
How long have you worked in the retirement industry?
11 years.
What do you like to do in your free time and why?
I like to spend time with my kids and I enjoy watching movies and sporting events.
If you could meet one person, past or present, who would it be and why? Vince Lombardi, he was a great leader and coach.
What’s your favorite movie and why?
"Rudy." I like movies that are inspirational.
What’s your favorite dish or dessert and why?
Steak, baked potato and salad with pecan pie for dessert.
Tell us about an employee who embodies one of our core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, professionalism or teamwork.
The director of wellness, Judy, embodies all for the core values. Judy is like a rock. She has been at this community for about 10 years and she is just an amazing person.
At Horizon Bay, we understand that deciding where to live is a big decision that deserves careful thought. We invite you to visit us, stop by for lunch or be a guest at one of our special events or classes. We look forward to meeting you.