Meet Todd
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?
They always have a positive outlook on life and have lived through the toughest times in our country.
Do you have any memorable experiences with a particular resident you would like to share?
A resident in my prior community was unable to respond due to a head injury and was completely bed bound. We kept the family positive and hopeful and eight months later that same resident walked out of our community after an aggressive rehabilitation program and a positive atmosphere. She told me before she left, “I am walking out of here because of the wonderful care and kindness the staff and you showed every day during my rehabilitation. I will never forget anyone, you gave me my life back!”
How long have you worked in the retirement industry?
For 12 years.
What do you like best about your job?
Getting to know the residents and making a difference in their lives.
What do you like to do in your free time and why?
Watch my favorite sports teams play – Dallas Cowboys and Miami Hurricanes!
If you could meet one person, past or present, who would it be and why?
Michael Jordan –He was my sports hero growing up and transcended the sport of basketball.
What’s your favorite dish or dessert and why?
Mom’s homemade chocolate pie – I grew up with it and it’s made with a special recipe.
In what ways do your employees inspire you?
They work hard every day for the residents and they really do get the meaning of customer service at First Colony.
How do you create a family-like atmosphere at your community?
I try to ensure that staff is involved in events with residents to celebrate success and also exciting changes in the community. It starts with training the new employees the right way and try to instill that we are really one big family here.
Tell us about an employee who embodies one of our core values – integrity, respect, responsibility, professionalism or teamwork.
There are so many employees that embody every one of the core values at Terrace First Colony. There is such a team-like atmosphere, but the one that stands out is Francine because she’s always willing to help and go that extra mile. Francine embodies all other core values as well so I consider her an excellent example of a great Horizon Bay role model.
At The Terrace at First Colony, 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.