Our Leadership Team
Will Devening
Executive Director
Will Devening is the Executive Director at Monark Grove at Greystone in Birmingham, Alabama. Originally from Natchez, Mississippi, Will has called Birmingham home since 2016. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, he spent 17 years in the banking industry before discovering his true passion in senior living—a career he proudly calls the best decision of his professional life. Will is a devoted father to two daughters: Conlee, a student at Mountain Brook High School, and Catie Grey, who attends Ole Miss. His leadership is driven by a deep commitment to improving the lives of seniors and fostering meaningful connections within his community
Tara Bailey
Sales and Marketing Director
Tara Bailey is the Director of Sales and Marketing with over 30 years of experience in senior living. Gifted in occupancy growth and relationship building, Tara is dedicated to enhancing the lives of seniors and is passionate about making their days better.
With a background in occupational therapy and a Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Tara combines her expertise with a goal-driven approach to foster meaningful connections within the community.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and finds joy in being by the water. Tara’s commitment to her profession and her love for seniors reflect her values of passion, devotion, and a goal-oriented mindset.
Natalie Johnson
Sales and Marketing Director
Meet our new Director of Sales and Marketing, Natalie. Natalie has over 15 years of experience in the hospitality industry and worked as a wedding planner for years in Santa Rosa Beach, FL where she met her husband, Boots. She realized her true passion for serving seniors after opening a new senior living community in Tallahassee, Florida where she built lasting relationships with many residents and their families.
After relocating to the Atlanta area with her husband and nine-month-old son, Hayes, she knew she wanted to continue her passion for loving on seniors, so she joined our team.
In her free time, you can find Natalie traveling the globe with her family, snow skiing in the mountains, doing yoga, feeding her Amazon shopping addiction, or cheering on the New Orleans Saints and her alma mater, Ole Miss.
Deondra Bizzell, RN, BSN, MSN
Wellness Director
Deondra became part of Monark Grove Greystone in 2025, contributing more than 17 years of nursing experience, including over five years as a Director of Nursing. Her extensive background adds significant value to our team.
Deondra earned an Associate Degree in Nursing from Lawson, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Jacksonville State University and a Master of Science in Nursing from Chamberlain. She is committed to advancing her education and intends to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) in the future.
Deondra is the parent of two children. Her daughter, aged 19, is currently pursuing an Associate Degree in Nursing and plans to continue her education at UAB. Her son, who is 13 years old, will begin his freshman year of high school in 2026.
In her personal time, Deondra enjoys being with her children and her mother.
Doris Hall
Assisted Living Director
Doris Hall is a dedicated Memory Care Coordinator at Monark Grove Greystone, bringing over 32 years of nursing experience to her role. With more than 20 years in long-term care management and over a decade in assisted living, Doris has a deep understanding of patient needs and community health. Her career also includes valuable experience as a clinic nurse at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, AL.
Born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio, Doris is committed to staying current in her field, regularly attending seminars and workshops focused on the latest developments in patient care and dementia awareness. Her passion for the community is evident in her approach to care, guided by her belief that “you have to love it to do it.”
Outside of her professional life, Doris enjoys traveling with her family, attending concerts, motorcycling, and spending time at the beach with her grandchildren.
Matthew Price
Director of Life Enrichment
Matthew a native of Sweet Home of Alabama. Reared by his parents with a heavy influence of his paternal grandparents is no stranger to hanging around his elders.
With over 10+ years of experience in sales management and customer service he brings his high energy and ability to oversee multiple ventures. Being a caretaker alongside his family for his dad and grandmother before their transitioning, he’s learned to value wisdom and cherish moments.
As a clergyman, he’s dedicated to the call to spread love to youth and seniors alike. While young, he’s spent majority of his career and life in service to man — with hopes of always leading with the mindset to consider others as he would himself.
Markiese Jones
Executive Chef
Markiese Jones is a native of Jackson, Alabama. Being raised in a family of cooks, Chef Jones had no other option but to have a passion for cooking. Markiese has worked years in Marriott Hotel hospitality and later pursued a career in Senior living. Markiese takes pride in providing well balanced meals to the residents with a smile. Markiese believes that food is his love language and displays it daily with every resident interaction. In time away from work, Chef loves to attend church, cook for his family and friends alongside travel the world to experience different food cultures.
Robert Armstrong
Director of Building Services
Hi my name is Robert Armstrong im the Director of Building Services at Monark grove Greystone. I was born and raised in the Birmingham area, still love living in Alabama. I have been the Maintenance Director at Monark Grove Greystone since November 2021, and I have truly enjoyed working here and being apart of all the growth. I was the Maintenance Director at Morningside of Vestavia for almost 10 years before coming to Monark Grove Greystone. I’m universally certified HVAC to work on any heating & air units, coolers, or freezers, and I also commercial driver license to drive big trucks, but I love working with people in the retirement community and that’s where I plan to stay.
Carol Smith
Housekeeping Director
Carol makes sure that the community is in tip-top shape for residents. She also makes sure that her team learns and maintains company standards so that they can do their best work throughout the community. Another daily task includes interacting with residents to make sure that they’re comfortable both inside and outside of their rooms.
Away from work, she loves going to flea markets and thrift stores to find interesting items to restore. She also loves to travel to her hometown of Chattanooga, Tennessee to spend time with her family.
