About The Spires at Berry College

MAKING A NEW HOME HERE IN ROME.

The Spires at Berry College is a visionary Life Plan, or Continuing Care Retirement Community, which opened in June 2020 alongside pristine Eagle Lake at the foot of Lavender Mountain, nestled on the campus of Berry College in Rome, Georgia— “America’s most beautiful college campus.”

As a not-for-profit retirement community, The Spires is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of local business leaders. As part of the campus and resident involvement in the College program offerings, plus student involvement in the day-to-day operations of community life, The Spires maintains a cooperative relationship with Berry College to ensure ongoing enrichment for all.

The Spires offers the security of accessible healthcare services, including renowned medical centers in downtown Rome only minutes away, and spacious apartments and cottages equipped with lifestyle amenities.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT

Ongoing operations of The Spires are managed by Greenbrier Senior Living, offering a client-focused management solution with proven systems at the ready for any and all levels of care.

THE SPIRES AFFILIATION WITH BERRY COLLEGE

For years, Berry College has received requests from alumni and local residents to create a senior living community near campus. The Spires has turned this wish into a reality.

The Spires has developed a strong relationship with Berry College and worked very closely to develop best-in-class programs and amenities for residents. Residents of The Spires are able to access cultural and academic offerings, from lectures and sporting events, to more than 60 miles of hiking, biking and running trails, to the campus’ wildlife. Additionally, lakeside fine dining and a host of recreational and fitness facilities are also available for residents’ use.

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LAURIE STEBER

Executive Director

Laurie joined The Spires team in November 2019 with senior living being her purpose and passion for more than 20 years. She and her husband moved from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to be part of this amazing community. In her spare time, Laurie loves to spend time making jewelry, shopping and being outdoors.

JILL HOLDER

Director of Marketing

Jill joined The Spires team in January 2017 long before breaking ground. She has been a Roman for 30 years and considers Rome her hometown despite growing up in Warner Robins, Georgia. Jill lives locally where she enjoys spending time with her two children, going to Braves baseball games, and engaging in community service opportunities.

SARA BINGHAM

Retirement Counselor

Sara joined The Spires team in July 2020. She is a graduate of Auburn University (War Eagle!) and has worked in social services, case management, and healthcare marketing since graduating in 2012. Sara lives locally with her husband and their four children. She loves watching her sons play travel baseball and her daughters participate in ballet and gymnastics, and she treasures the occasional date-night with her husband.

SHEREE WILLIAMS

Retirement Counselor

Sheree joined The Spires team in June 2020. She has been serving seniors in a multitude of different healthcare settings for her entire career. She lives in the nearby town of Aragon with her husband and their daughter. Her favorite hobbies include serving with the youth ministry at her church, traveling, and exploring the outdoors.

BEN BAKER

Sales Support Specialist

Ben joined The Spires team in April 2021. He is a United States Marine Corps Veteran who has spent most of his post-service career in healthcare sales and marketing. He feels fortunate to have the opportunity to help the greatest generation transition seamlessly into retirement. Ben enjoys spending time with his wife, their three children, and their three dogs and two cats.

MELANIE SAGLIMBENE

Lifestyle Director

Melanie joined The Spires team in July 2020. She has been a Pastor’s Wife for over 30 years, which has offered her many opportunities serving seniors in different and creative ways. She believes that “variety is the spice of life” and building relationships through colorful, exciting events and activities is her passion. Melanie enjoys spending time with her adult children and their families, traveling, and going on dates with her husband.

CHRISTINE EARP

Resident Services Director

Christine joined The Spires team in July 2018. She lives locally on a family farm with her husband, two dogs, and one cat. She feels blessed to have all four of her adult sons and their families living here in Rome as well as her parents who live at The Spires. When she’s not on the farm, you can find Christine hiking trails, paddle boarding down one of Rome’s rivers, or making memories with her grandchildren.

Nick Lancaster

Healthcare Administrator

Nick joined The Spires team in March 2020. He is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and has served in this capacity since graduating from Huntingdon College in 2013. Nick is passionate about serving the residents of The Spires and providing them with the highest quality of care possible. He lives locally with his wife and their two sons, who he enjoys spending his time with when he’s not at The Spires.

Nicole Langston

Director of Nursing

Nicole joined The Spires team in December 2022. She began her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant and quickly recognized that her passion was caring for the geriatric population in the long-term care setting. She has served in this capacity as a Registered Nurse for the bulk of her career, and she considers it her calling. Despite being born and raised an Alabama girl, Nicole now lives nearby in Calhoun, Georgia, with her husband and their four children.

JULIA BARNES

Director of Assisted Living

Julia joined The Spires team in October 2020. She has primarily worked in geriatric long-term care and feels that her passion is working with senior adults. Julia lives locally with her husband and their two sons. She loves spending time with her family and traveling, especially to the beach!

TERESA BURNS

Director of Memory Care

Teresa joined The Spires team in May 2023. She has over 20 years of experience in the field of healthcare support and administration, and she has a deep passion for working with seniors. Teresa and her husband live nearby in Calhoun, Georgia, where she loves spending time with their two adult sons and daughters-in-love. When she’s not providing personalized care in the Memory Care neighborhood at The Spires, you can find Teresa traveling in their RV with their sweet dog.

LEMARR GASS

Director of Accounting

Lemarr joined The Spires team in March 2020. He has worked in the healthcare industry for almost 30 years, and developing relationships with residents is what he enjoys most about his current position. Lemarr and his wife have lived in Rome for almost 20 years, are very active in the local community, and love Rome and all the outdoor activities that the area has to offer.

DIANNE WILLERSON

Director of Human Resources

Dianne joined The Spires team in March 2020. She has worked in Human Resources for a large part of her career, and she thoroughly enjoys building relationships with employees and residents. She lives locally with her husband, and she enjoys spending time with her family, especially when they’re all together at the lake.

JOSEPH PEARSON

Director of Facilities

Joseph joined The Spires team in July 2020. Joseph has over 20 years of experience in the field of community maintenance. His favorite part of the job is forming relationships with residents and providing them with the maintenance-free lifestyle they all have come to enjoy. Joseph lives locally with his wife and their children, where they love spending time outdoors, camping, and traveling.

KEVIN BURGES

Director of Housekeeping

Kevin joined The Spires team in May 2020. He is a United States Navy Veteran, and he proudly served for ten years. He has spent almost 20 years in various roles in housekeeping services within the healthcare industry, and his goal is to ensure that The Spires remains shiny and new for years to come. Kevin and his wife and children live locally. Outside of serving The Spires, he enjoys home improvement projects, woodworking, grilling, and spending time with his family.

Jessica Alonso

Director of Dining Services

Jessica joined The Spires team in November 2020. She lives locally with her husband and their five kids. When she’s not catering delicious meals and cooking up wonderful menus for our residents, she’s crafting at home or vacationing at the beach with her family.