Meet Our Team

John “Jay” Rive is the Executive Director of The Blake at Colonial Club. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, he holds an MHA in Healthcare and a BS in Political Science from Louisiana State University (New Orleans). Jay has over 30 years of experience in Senior Living, during which he has served as CEO, COO, and V.P. of Health Services for a number of Life Planned Communities (CCRCs). 

Jay loves getting to know our seniors, hearing their past stories, and learning how they made a difference in the Community where they are from. He feels that they have made him a better person for knowing them. He also loves QSLM team’s dedication to the residents we serve. 

Outside of work, Jay enjoys sailing, fishing, and being out in the sun.

He lives by the belief that you should always take a minute to listen to that person next to you because they just may change your life for the better.

Missy is the Director of Sales for the Blake at Colonial Club. A mom of two beautiful girls, Missy was born and raised in New Orleans and attended the University of South Alabama, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in Adult Communications and Behaviors with a minor in Gerontology. After graduation, Missy worked in senior living, where she blossomed as a Sales Director. Missy’s favorite part of working with seniors is listening to their love stories and their amazing life experiences. Her favorite part of working at The Blake is having a supportive and amazing leadership team – “Truly a family,” she says. When she’s not working, Missy is an avid runner. She also enjoys spending time with her family, “especially my two incredible daughters, Katherine and Abigail, and my dogs Maverick and Winston.”

Chantrell Parker serves as the Director of Wellness at The Blake at Colonial Club. Originally from Reserve, Louisiana, she currently lives in Gonzales. Chantrell has an Associates in Nursing from Delgado Charity School of Nursing and a Bachelor’s in Nursing from Capella University. She has been a nurse in the senior living field for over twenty years and loves this mission-driven passion. 

Chantrell’s favorite part of working with seniors is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with them and their families, and she loves QSLM’s unique blend of resort-style hospitality and a family-first culture. She says, “The reason I choose working with seniors in assisted living is the ability to make a profound visible impact on someone's life every single day.”

When she's not working, you'll find Chantrell enjoying time with her family, shopping, and traveling. 

Lisa Heisser serves as the Director of Activities at The Blake at Colonial Club. Originally from Denver, CO, she has a BS in Therapeutic Recreation from the University of Northern Colorado. She also has attended Eden Alternative Certification training with Dr. Bill Thomas. She has 36 years of experience in long-term care in a variety of positions, including Activities Director, Consultant, Dementia Program Director, Assistant Administrator, and Administrator. 

Her favorite part of working with seniors is getting to know them and hearing about their life experiences. She says, “I am always learning from them, and it’s very rewarding to make a positive difference in their lives.” Plus, she’s grateful that  QSLM recognizes the many benefits that activities provide to the residents and that they provide such wonderful support and resources for the activity department.

Outside of work, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband, daughter, and fur babies. Her hobbies include music, movies, crafting, reading, and traveling – especially to the mountains!

Maria is the Director of Memory Care here at The Blake at Colonial Club. She was born in New Orleans and raised in Chalmette, Louisiana. She holds an associate degree with an emphasis in health and wellness from Pearl River Community College.

Maria's favorite part about working with seniors is seeing them smile during activities. She says that there is something special about engaging with them and having them respond with a smile so genuine it lights up the room.

Additionally, her favorite thing about working at The Blake is the community atmosphere.

When she is not working, she enjoys volunteering with her husband at their church or at other community events. Fun Fact: Her family was named the Family of The Year in 2023 by the local Knights of Columbus.

Emmita Carbrera serves as the Director of Dining Services at The Blake at Colonial Club. She has over a decade of experience in hospitality and senior living. Before joining QSLM in 2021, she worked at Community Connection as a personal assistant, as well as Maggio's restaurant in Baton Rouge as a server and a cook. She is currently pursuing her ServSafe Manager certification to continue to grow professionally in the dining and hospitality field.

Working for QSLM, Emmita loves the warm, supportive environment and the teamwork in the dining department. She says, “It’s a community where residents and staff truly look out for each other.” She is passionate about providing excellent service and creating a positive dining experience for every resident. She says, “I take pride in treating residents the same way I'd care for my own family.”

Emmita is from Gretna, LA. When she’s not working, she enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and relaxing at home.