Meet Our Team

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Jennifer King is from a small town just outside of downtown Grand Rapids called Standale in Michigan. "Growing up we called it Standstill because nothing ever changes," she jokes. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a B.S. in Hospitality Management and a minor in General Business, and her background is in Sales & Marketing for Senior Living, Retail Management, Hotels, and Events. Her favorite part of working with seniors is creating relationships and getting to know their stories, and she loves helping their families during the research process, enhancing their lives, and watching them thrive and be happy.

Jennifer's favorite parts about working for the Blake are the company's vision, the dedication of the CEO, the quality products that the Blake offers and its integrity to deliver those products, the passionate company culture, and the people I work with. Outside of work, her passions are travel, ancient civilizations, history, food, and wine. She also enjoys yoga, pilates, barre, and dancing.

Emilie is the Director of Business Operations here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and grew up in Sanford before moving to New Smyrna Beach.

Before moving into the Senior Living Industry, Emilie worked in various other industries, including healthcare, customer service, and office administration.

Emilie's favorite part of working with seniors is being able to form connections with them. She enjoys hearing their stories and learning all about their life experiences. She enjoys working for The Blake because she loves building relationships, helping families with the transition, and guiding them through their processes.

When she is not working, Emilie enjoys spending time with her two children and fiancé. They love enjoying water activities like going to the beach, water parks, or just sitting by the pool.

Ariel Barnes is the Sales Coordinator at The Blake at LPGA. Originally from Bradenton, Florida, she has a Bachelor’s in Education from Bethune-Cookman University. She has a diverse background in education, healthcare, human resources, and senior living. Her experience includes serving as a teacher, Business Office Assistant, Patient Registration Specialist, nurse, Human Resources professional, Admissions Director, and Social Services Director, all of which have strengthened her passion for helping others and building meaningful relationships. 

Ariel loves building meaningful relationships with seniors, learning from their life experiences, and knowing that she can make a positive difference in their lives.

When she’s not working, Ariel enjoys reading, traveling, taking vacations with her family, and spending quality time with her two children. She loves creating meaningful memories with them and taking advantage of opportunities to relax, explore new places, and enjoy life together.

Sandy is the Director of Activities here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and loves to spend time at the beach.

Sandy is a Certified Activities Professional, as well as a Certified Dementia Care Coordinator. Prior to making the move into the Senior Living Industry, Sandy worked as a Girl Scout Camp Director, as well as a Pre K teacher.

Sandy's favorite part of working with seniors is building relationships and getting to experience the joy with them when doing activities. She says that it always puts a smile on her face.

When she is not working, Sandy enjoys traveling and going to theme parks.

Monica is the Reunion Program Coordinator here at The Blake at LPGA. She is a native Floridian and loves to spend time outdoors with friends and family.

Monica is a Certified Activities Professional, as well as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Prior to making the move into the Senior Living Industry, Monica was an AIFD floral designer and owned and operated a flower shop in Ormond Beach, Florida. 

Monica's favorite part of working with seniors is creating connections and sharing meaningful moments with them. She feels blessed to be able to make a positive impact on them each day and be a part of their lives. Her favorite part of working at The Blake is being around like-minded individuals who strive for excellence and professional customer service.

When she is not working, Monica enjoys being active outdoors. Some of her favorite hobbies include gardening, walking along the beach, and enjoying the beauty of nature.