Management Team

Tom Farrell – Executive Director

Tom joined the Wildewood Downs team bringing with him years of experience in the hospitality and resort industry. As Executive Director, Tom manages the day-to-day operations of each Independent Living Department in an effort to keep our community growing and changing to meet the needs of our Residents.

“It’s a pleasure to be associated with a group of professionals dedicated to the service and care of the Wildewood Downs residents. Everyday is rewarding and interesting. Our goal is to continually improve our community and services in order to exceed expectations.” - Tom Farrell

Julie Patterson – Director of Sales and Marketing

Julie joined our team in 2006 with an enthusiastic personality and a genuine love for people and sales. Julie is responsible for all marketing and advertising, construction of new homes and apartments, sales of homes and apartments and managing the marketing healthcare management team.

“I have never been more aware of what an impact our attitude has on our lives. This I have learned from the wonderful residents at Wildewood Downs who enrich my life everyday.” – Julie Patterson

Phyllis Thomas – Director of Administration

Phyllis has been a part of the Wildewood Downs executive team since 2001. She is responsible for maintaining all administrative, financial and accounting matters of the campus and interfaces with the corporate office healthcare management team, accounting personnel and officers in promoting fiscal responsibility within the campus. With her business background in the senior care industry, she makes sure Wildewood Downs runs smoothly.

“I enjoy very much being a part of the healthcare management team at Wildewood Downs and contributing to the comfort, security, and happiness of our residents.” – Phyllis Thomas

Tamara Addison – Human Resource Manager

Tamara has been a member of the Wildewood Downs executive team since 2010. She is responsible for all aspects of Human Resources. This includes, but is not limited to: recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, disciplining, payroll, and benefits administration. With over 10 years of Human Resources experience, she ensures that all Wildewood Downs employees are treated equally and fairly.

“The employees and residents at Wildewood Downs have really made me feel appreciated. I will continue to deliver professional and quality service while motivating our employees to acquire knowledge, skill, and desire to succeed so this entire campus can be successful.” - Tamara Addison

Sharon Ruley – Social Director, Independent Living

Sharon has been with the Wildewood Downs team since 2003 when she started as the receptionist. Her love of people and outgoing personality soon propelled her to Social Director where she utilizes many talents and skills to create a busy and varied social calendar each month.

“The residents at Wildewood Downs are very warm and caring. I love working with them and making their lives more enjoyable.” - Sharon Ruley

Tim Corley – Maintenance Director

Tim joined the Wildewood Downs team in 2005. He is a master electrician and is experienced in all facets of building maintenance. Tim is responsible for keeping all systems in our community running smoothly. He manages a full staff of technicians who take care of all the indoor and outdoor maintenance needs throughout our 37 acre campus. Tim’s upbeat personality and professionalism make him a valuable part of our management team.

“I love working here. The atmosphere is happy and I really appreciate helping the residents.” - Tim Corley

Larry Wingate – Dining Room Manager

Larry has been serving smiles in the dining room since 2000. He is responsible for each resident’s dining experience and with his background in catering and special events coordination, he is able to provide families with a special dining occasion. Larry manages a professional wait staff that ensures each event is unique and residents and guests enjoy a meal to remember.

“I, along with my staff, look forward to turning each nightly treat into a dining event.” - Larry Wingate

Dan Ewing – Executive Chef

Chef Ewing brings over 25 years culinary experience to Wildewood Downs from Atlanta, Charlotte & Charleston. He has worked in 5-star restaurants, hotels and country clubs and brings his fine dining flair to the Residents at Wildewood Downs each night.

“I enjoy feedback I get from the Residents on the menus. It is nice to be able to know that your food is being enjoyed on a nightly basis.” - Dan Ewing

Healthcare Management Team

Martha Bursinger – Executive Director of Healthcare Operations

Martha has enjoyed a full nursing career, having served as Board Administrator of S.C. Board of Nursing from 2002 – 2005 prior to retiring for S.C. State Government. Martha’s nursing career in long term skilled care as a Director of Nursing fueled her desire to work with the elderly, inspiring her to earn her Nursing Home Administrator License in 1997. Martha uses her vast experience to oversee all of the day-to-day operations of our healthcare center.

Stephanie Studnicka – Director of Nursing

Stephanie has been a registered nurse for 18 years and has extensive experience in long term care and critical care nursing. She joined the Wildewood Downs team in 2011. Stephanie is responsible for managing the healthcare management team and overseeing operations in our long-term skilled nursing center.

Leanne Hilliard – Admissions & Marketing Director

Leanne joined Wildewood Downs in the spring of 2006. Leanne has spent the last 10 years working with seniors and their families with several years working on a Geriatric Alzheimer’s unit. Her main focus at Wildewood Downs is to keep the healthcare side of the campus booming while keeping the residents and their families happy.

“I consider it a privilege to work with so many wonderful seniors and their families while they face some of the most difficult decisions in their loved one’s lives. My job is to ensure a “country club” lifestyle while making sure they get the best when it comes to their healthcare needs.” - Leanne Hilliard

Sharon E. Mitchell ADC, BS – Certified Activities Director

Sharon has been a part of the Wildewood Downs healthcare team since 2006. She is responsible for all activity programming for Assisted Living, Short Term Rehabilitation and Long term care.

“Our activity motto is to Live Life with Passion and in Service, striving to plant seeds of Happiness in the Lives of Others.” - Sharon Mitchell