Meet Our Team

Matt Arledge serves as the Executive Director / Licensed Administrator at The Barclay at Little River. Matt grew up in Greenville, SC. He has a host of credentials, including a BS in Healthcare Administration and BS in Business Admin and Management from Limestone College, as well as a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration from University of Cincinnati. He’s also certified as a Dual Assisted Living / Nursing Home Licensed Administrator from the South Carolina Board of Long-Term Healthcare Administrators, a Lean Six-Sigma Black Belt Professional from the Management and Strategy Institute, a Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, and a Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT).

Matt worked in an acute care hospital for 5 ½ years in Emergency Trauma, Oncology, and supplemental staffing. He also completed a contract at Abercrombie and Fitch's headquarters and distribution center as the Project Manager. His entire senior living career has been in CCRCs, so he is familiar with all levels of care. 

One of Matt’s favorite aspects of working with seniors is the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with them. Their wealth of life experience brings unique perspectives and wisdom, and he really enjoys learning from their stories. He finds it incredibly rewarding to make a positive impact on their daily lives, whether it’s through providing care, a kind conversation, or simply making their day a little brighter. 

His favorite part of working at QSLM is the sense of fulfillment that comes from being part of a team that genuinely cares about making a positive impact in the lives of seniors. The collaborative environment and shared commitment to providing high-quality care makes every day rewarding. He also appreciates the continuous opportunities for growth, both in his role and as part of a larger, supportive community.

Matt brings a strong background as a turnaround specialist and continuous improvement specialist. Over the years, he’s honed his skills in identifying areas for improvement, developing actionable strategies, and leading teams through successful transformations. He’s confident that, with this experience, and the truly amazing leadership team and fantastic employees we have serving the residents we can improve the building and ensure it reaches its full potential. 

When Matt’s not working, he enjoys volunteering with animals—it’s incredibly rewarding to help out and make a difference in their lives. He also loves playing the saxophone and piano, both of which are great outlets for creativity and relaxation. Another passion of his is rock climbing; it’s a perfect way to challenge himself both physically and mentally while being outdoors. He also continues to practice as an EMT, staying involved in the field and maintaining his skills to be ready to help when needed.

Justin Copley is the Director of Sales at The Barclay at Little River. He spent many years in New Hampshire before coming to our area. Justin has an MBA from Indiana University Northwest in Gary, Indiana, and he has extensive experience in sales, operation management, and finance. 

Justin enjoys having meaningful conversations with our residents, learning life lessons, hearing their life stories, and sharing his own travel stories. He also enjoys helping families make the most informed decisions for their loved ones. Working for QSLM, he appreciates the company’s overall dedication to service and the strong leadership and opportunities provided. 

When Justin isn’t working, you will find him body surfing or riding his Harley Davidson.  

Carol DeSpirito serves as the Director of Business Development at The Barclay at Little River. Carol is from Scranton, Pennsylvania, and has a Communications degree from University of Dayton, Dayton, Ohio. She has 25 years of experience working within the senior community. She has worked in non-medical care, senior psychiatric care, and senior living communities. 

Carol wants to be a blessing to families that are looking for the right community for their loved one or themselves. She often wishes that she’d had assistance when she began researching communities for her own mother, so she wants to be that person for others now. Carol’s favorite part of working at QSLM is the caring, loving, and energetic group of individuals on her team. She says, “Separately they are amazing, together we are unstoppable.”

When she’s not working, Carol and her husband like to travel to visit their growing family in multiple states across the country. She also has an 80 lb. chocolate lab named RuthAnn who keeps her moving!