Our Team
Lauren Ross
Executive Director
Lauren is excited to be a part of the Atlas Senior Living family and brings over 10 years of leadership experience to the Legacy Ridge Marietta community.
Although she’s not a Georgia native, growing up in Alpharetta and attending Valdosta State University, Lauren calls Georgia home. She and her husband live in Smyrna, GA with their cat, monkey. In her down time, Lauren enjoys cooking, gardening, and antiquing.
She spends the summers with her family in Arkansas and the warm relationship with her Great Grandmother Jubie and Great Great Aunt Opal (yes, two greats!) sparked the passion for seniors in our local communities. They had a wealth of knowledge and insight that needed to be experienced and shared, so the opportunity to have that experience as a job was the best decision ever made.
Lauren believes in fostering a welcoming community setting that is understanding and dependable. Her door is always open and she looks forward to you stopping by to say Hi!
Ann Hollis
Business Office Coordinator
Ann entered the senior living industry as a Business Office Manager in 2012 after relocating from West Palm Beach, FL. She enjoys interacting with the residents and their families in our community. Outside of being at the community, Ann loves spending time with Oz, a senior fur baby and Bailey, a younger fur baby, she rescued three years ago. Ann also enjoys traveling with her family to the Orlando area and the ocean at Cocoa Beach.
Shaneikia Bennett
Wellness Director
Born in Phenix City, Al, Shaneikia Bennett’s dream has always been to give care, provide support and contribute to the wellbeing of others. She began her career in 2004 by serving as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy. Shortly after joining, she was deployed to assist with the disaster relief of Hurricane Katrina. It was then that she knew she had made the right decision with her career choice. After traveling and serving her country for 8 years, she was honorably discharged from the Navy. She became a nurse in 2014 but missed the camaraderie of the military. In 2018, she joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves for Health Service Management. Shaneikia finds fulfillment in her profession and being able to give her compassion to others. In her down time, she spends it with her two kids and volunteering for various Veteran organizations.
Kaitlyn Reeves
Lifestyles Director
Kaitlyn Reeves is a versatile leader known for her positive demeanor and creativity. With a background in various healthcare fields, Kaitlyn is joining the Legacy Ridge at Marietta family as our Lifestyle Director. Her ability to provide a carefree, lively atmosphere and connect with our residents sets her apart.
Kaitlyn is passionate about bringing a smile to our residents’ faces, whether that’s sitting with them one-on-one or working in small groups for games, activities, stories, or crafts. From the moment she walks in the door, to leaving for the day, Kaitlyn ensures our residents feel heard, cared for, and engaged.
While from Charleston, SC originally and living in Marietta currently, Kaitlyn claims Athens, Georgia as home. Kaitlyn can be found at a concert or comedy show, hiking or kayaking, baking, or painting when not hosting activities at the community.
Chef Albert Goines
Dining Services Director
From Chicago, Illinois, Chef Albert has always enjoyed cooking and seeing his customers satisfied. He meets with our residents, asks questions and does everything he can to meet their preferences. With the support of his excellent staff, Chef Albert has created an enjoyable dining experience for our community. You can even find him presenting a demo in our cooking activities!
In spare time, Chef Albert spends time with his beautiful 18 month old daughter, and dreams of owning his own food truck. We are so glad to have him on our team!
Dennis Willoughby
Maintenance Director
Hi, my name is Dennis. I’m the maintenance Director here at Legacy Ridge Marietta. I’m very excited to be a part of the family here at Legacy Ridge and looking forward to many years of service for our community. A little bit about me. I’m a huge Georgia sports fan “Go Dawgs!” and I love my Atlanta Braves. I also enjoy outdoor activities like camping, kayaking and I really love playing cornhole in our league at one our favorite local brewery. I have 10+ years of experience in maintenance and trade work. I like problem solving and helping people with things. I’m an anything I can do to help kind of guy and if you ever see me around our community and you need something don’t hesitate to ask. Have a blessed day.
