Making Exceptional Dreams
THE INSPIRE LEADERSHIP TEAM
creates and manages beautiful amenity-rich locations
Liberty Senior Living’s impressive 150-plus year legacy provides the Southeast with ancillary services including home health, hospice, inpatient short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and outpatient services to residents, as well as seniors living outside the communities. This trusted name allows residents to “age in place” by offering a full range of service options as needs change. With a diverse range of community and assistance choices, Liberty is positioned to take advantage of favorable demographic trends over time.
This senior care expertise now expands into stunning 55+ active living communities with Inspire by Liberty… Amenity-rich apartment neighborhoods are positioned in select locations with gorgeous interior homes. A committed team of professionals behind this new living concept, work together to ensure residents enjoy a brilliant, first-class experience.
Will Purvis
President
Will Purvis is President of Liberty Senior Living, a developer and operator of assisted living, independent living, active adult, as well as rental continuing care retirement communities. Since joining Liberty in 2010, the company has grown from two senior living communities to twelve with several more currently
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Will Purvis
President
Will Purvis is President of Liberty Senior Living, a developer and operator of assisted living, independent living, active adult, as well as rental continuing care retirement communities. Since joining Liberty in 2010, the company has grown from two senior living communities to twelve with several more currently
under construction. Liberty’s goal is to deliver the best product and operations in the markets served. Liberty has won national awards for continuing care retirement community design as well has fitness and wellness operations. In addition, Mr. Purvis is Chief Development Officer for Liberty Healthcare
Management which has a portfolio of thirty skilled nursing facilities and twenty-six homecare and hospice offices. Liberty is a family owned and operated group of companies founded in 1875. Prior to Liberty, Mr. Purvis worked with Grandbridge Real Estate Capital, a subsidiary of BB& T. Mr. Purvis received a B.S. in Business Management from North Carolina State University and a MBA from Wake Forest University. Mr. Purvis serves on the Boards of the American Senior Housing Association and New Hanover Regional Medical Center Foundation. Mr. Purvis serves on the Senior Housing Product Council of Urban Land Institute and the Finance Committee of the Coastal Land Trust. Mr. Purvis lives in Wilmington, North Carolina with his wife Jenny, and three children.
Mathew Bork
Vice President of Finance
Matt Bork is a Certified Public Accountant leading the financial operations of Liberty Senior Living as the Vice President of Finance. Matt has been with Liberty for over thirteen years where he is involved with raising debt and equity, financial forecasting, capital allocation, asset management, acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and ...
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Mathew Bork
Vice President of Finance
Matt Bork is a Certified Public Accountant leading the financial operations of Liberty Senior Living as the Vice President of Finance. Matt has been with Liberty for over thirteen years where he is involved with raising debt and equity, financial forecasting, capital allocation, asset management, acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and new business development. He joined Liberty in 2007 after graduating from UNC-Wilmington with a B.S. in Business Administration with concentrations in Finance and Accounting as well as a Masters of Business Administration. He currently serves on the Payment for Services Committee for the North Carolina Healthcare Facilities Association as well as the Finance Committee for the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce. Matt lives in Wilmington with his wife Katie and five daughters.
Christy Chestnut
Director, Active Adult
With over twenty-five years of experience in the multifamily industry, Mrs. Chestnut has established herself as a leader in the industry through a solid track record of success and the positive contributions she has made to peers, team members, managers, and owners alike. Over the course of her first ten years with The Beach Company and ...
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Christy Chestnut
Director, Active Adult
With over twenty-five years of experience in the multifamily industry, Mrs. Chestnut has established herself as a leader in the industry through a solid track record of success and the positive contributions she has made to peers, team members, managers, and owners alike. Over the course of her first ten years with The Beach Company and Cornerstone, she stabilized four brand new Class A+ communities well ahead of budget. She was quickly promoted to Senior Regional Property Manager in 2010 overseeing assets in the Carolinas and initially specialized in student and military. During her thirteen-year tenure with Greystar, Mrs. Chestnut oversaw a portfolio of many assets located in Charleston, Bluffton, Hilton Head, SC, Augusta, Ga and Wilmington, NC. Prior to joining Liberty Senior Living, as the Regional Director of Active Adult, Mrs. Chestnut worked with the leadership team with Greystar establishing the Overture brand in the Charleston, SC market. In addition to these contributions, Mrs. Chestnut has served on various board positions for local and state apartment associations. Christy’s accomplishments include 2015 Regional Manager of the Year with Greystar and 2016 Regional Manager of the Year Charleston Apartment Association.
Jay Oglesby
Active-Independent Senior Development Executive
Jay joined Liberty in 2021 to manage development and capitalization of new Active/Independent Seniors communities. However, he began working closely with Liberty senior leadership in 2016 as a founding principal of Wells Fargo Bank’s Seniors Housing Finance group. Originally from Columbus, Mississippi, Jay has since lived in eight states...
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Jay Oglesby
Active-Independent Senior Development Executive
Jay joined Liberty in 2021 to manage development and capitalization of new Active/Independent Seniors communities. However, he began working closely with Liberty senior leadership in 2016 as a founding principal of Wells Fargo Bank’s Seniors Housing Finance group. Originally from Columbus, Mississippi, Jay has since lived in eight states, financing commercial real estate projects in 20 states over his previous 20 year banking career. Immediately prior to joining Liberty, Jay served as Lifestyle Division President with Capstone Communities. While at Capstone, Jay co-developed Inspire Royal Park in Matthews, NC - the first Active Adult community in which Liberty has ownership interest. Jay earned MBA and Masters in International Management degrees from Thunderbird School of Global Management and undergraduate degrees in Literature and Journalism from the University of Mississippi.
Craig Spivey
Director of Construction
The construction aspect of Liberty Senior Living is led by Craig Spivey, Project Manager. Craig joined the Liberty team in 2016 bringing an extensive background of construction types and roles. Craig’s construction knowledge is deep rooted beginning as a laborer on a 27 million dollar bridge project and working his way to managing...
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Craig Spivey
Director of Construction
The construction aspect of Liberty Senior Living is led by Craig Spivey, Project Manager. Craig joined the Liberty team in 2016 bringing an extensive background of construction types and roles. Craig’s construction knowledge is deep rooted beginning as a laborer on a 27 million dollar bridge project and working his way to managing multimillion dollar Construction Manager at Risk projects for NC State Construction as well as private clients. For the last 9 years, Craig has been solely focused on the complete continuum of care within the senior living market. Having direct communication with operations has allowed for an enhanced knowledge of code and building function. Having this knowledge is invaluable when working with the design team through development of the construction documents and all the way through project completion. Originally from North Eastern North Carolina, Craig graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in Construction Management. Currently residing in Wilmington, NC with his wife Tammy and two children, he enjoys spending time with family, fishing, and coaching youth sports.
Jay Vaughn
Project Manager
Jay Vaughn joined the Liberty Senior Living team as a Project Manager in 2018. Jay’s project management background stems from his years with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Sanford Contractors dating back to 2011. Prior to joining the LLM team, Jay was overseeing the site development at RiverLights which is a 1,400 acre planned mixed...
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Jay Vaughn
Project Manager
Jay Vaughn joined the Liberty Senior Living team as a Project Manager in 2018. Jay’s project management background stems from his years with The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company and Sanford Contractors dating back to 2011. Prior to joining the LLM team, Jay was overseeing the site development at RiverLights which is a 1,400 acre planned mixed use community on the Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC. Jay received a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of North Carolina. He resides in Wilmington, NC with his wife, Susan, and daughters Scarlett and Lane.
Eliza Roberts
Development Accounting Manager
Eliza joined the Liberty Senior Living accounting team in 2020, where she is responsible for financial reporting for multiple projects under development, as well as the Active Adult Portfolio. Prior to joining Liberty, Eliza served as a Senior Accountant for Ernst & Young LLP, serving clients primarily in the financial services and real estate...
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Eliza Roberts
Development Accounting Manager
Eliza joined the Liberty Senior Living accounting team in 2020, where she is responsible for financial reporting for multiple projects under development, as well as the Active Adult Portfolio. Prior to joining Liberty, Eliza served as a Senior Accountant for Ernst & Young LLP, serving clients primarily in the financial services and real estate industries. Eliza is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the state of North Carolina. She graduated cum laude from Wake Forest University with a B.S. in Finance and a Masters in Accounting.
Courtney Baker
Regional Management Coordinator
Courtney Baker is the Regional Management Coordinator, Active Adult for Liberty Senior Living. Courtney started her career with Liberty Senior Living as the Assistant Community Manager of Inspire Coastal Grand, where she began in October 2020. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2015 with a degree in Biological Sciences...
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Courtney Baker
Regional Management Coordinator
Courtney Baker is the Regional Management Coordinator, Active Adult for Liberty Senior Living. Courtney started her career with Liberty Senior Living as the Assistant Community Manager of Inspire Coastal Grand, where she began in October 2020. She graduated from the University of New Hampshire in 2015 with a degree in Biological Sciences.
After college, Courtney spent two years at the Walt Disney Company as a Guest Relations hostess before moving to the Myrtle Beach area in 2017. She has been actively involved in her community, participating in organizations such as the Grand Strand ChangeMakers with Multiplying Good, Surfside Beach Rotary Club, Junior League of the Grand Strand, and Grand Strand Young Professionals. Courtney was also a part of Leadership Grand Strand Class XL, where she led and contributed to community outreach projects benefiting Myrtle Beach and the surrounding areas.
Now residing in Mooresville, NC, Courtney continues her commitment to community involvement as a member of Junior League Charlotte. She lives with her husband, Daniel, their golden retriever, Elli, and two cats, Betty and Daisy.
Ashley Storey
Community Manager at Inspire Royal Park
Born and raised in the Charlotte area, Ashley Storey is the passionate and dedicated Community Manager at Inspire Royal Park in Matthews, NC. With years of experience in the property management industry, Ashley's career began after completing cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetic Art and Science at just 19 years old. After divin...
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Ashley Storey
Community Manager at Inspire Royal Park
Born and raised in the Charlotte area, Ashley Storey is the passionate and dedicated Community Manager at Inspire Royal Park in Matthews, NC. With years of experience in the property management industry, Ashley's career began after completing cosmetology school at Paul Mitchell School of Cosmetic Art and Science at just 19 years old. After diving into her first leasing consultant role, she quickly found her calling in the industry and has never looked back.
When she’s not managing the day-to-day operations at Inspire Royal Park, Ashley enjoys spending quality time with her family. She’s the proud mother of a vibrant 12-year-old daughter and an energetic 8-year-old son, and she’s been happily married to her husband, whom she met on a blind date, for 18 years. Ashley has a passion for decorating and cooking, and her love for life extends to traveling with her family to the mountains and antiquing.
Ashley’s enthusiasm for connecting with people and creating a positive living environment shines through in everything she does, both in her career and personal life.
Lauren Cox
Community Manager at Inspire Brunswick Forest
Lauren Cox is a seasoned property management professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Currently, she serves at Inspire by Liberty, where she has been making an impact since March 2021.
Before transitioning to her current role, Lauren dedicated 17 years to student housing, managing properties in Greenville, NC, and Conway...
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Lauren Cox
Community Manager at Inspire Brunswick Forest
Lauren Cox is a seasoned property management professional with over 20 years of experience in the industry. Currently, she serves at Inspire by Liberty, where she has been making an impact since March 2021.
Before transitioning to her current role, Lauren dedicated 17 years to student housing, managing properties in Greenville, NC, and Conway, SC. Her extensive experience in residential and student housing management has equipped her with a deep understanding of property operations, tenant relations, and strategic asset management.
Born in Germany into an Air Force family, Lauren later lived in New Jersey before spending most of her life in North Carolina. Her diverse upbringing instilled in her adaptability and a strong work ethic, which she carries into her professional life.
Known for her expertise in optimizing property performance, fostering strong community relationships, and leading successful teams, Lauren is passionate about creating exceptional living experiences. She thrives in fast-paced environments, leveraging her leadership and problem-solving skills to drive operational excellence.
Caroline Blanding
Community Manager at Inspire Sandhill
Caroline was born and raised in Sumter, SC, where she devoted her childhood and teenage years to dance. She later moved to New Orleans, LA, to attend a school for the arts, graduating high school there. Following that, she attended Columbia College on a dance scholarship. Afterward, she relocated to Charleston, SC, where she began working with...
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Caroline Blanding
Community Manager at Inspire Sandhill
Caroline was born and raised in Sumter, SC, where she devoted her childhood and teenage years to dance. She later moved to New Orleans, LA, to attend a school for the arts, graduating high school there. Following that, she attended Columbia College on a dance scholarship. Afterward, she relocated to Charleston, SC, where she began working with her family in managing vacation rentals. This experience led her to the multi-family industry, starting her career with Greystar and then moving on to development and management at The Beach Company. In 2022, Caroline moved to Columbia, SC, and started her career with Inspire by Liberty. She genuinely enjoys being in the Active Adult industry, which encourages a much more personal experience.
Anna Blair
Community Manager at Inspire Briar Chapel
With 13 years of experience in property management, Anna is committed to overseeing the effective management of residential communities. As a Community Manager of Inspire Briar Chapel, Anna manages property operations, budgeting, and vendor coordination, while building and maintaining positive relationships with residents.
With a strong attent...
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Anna Blair
Community Manager at Inspire Briar Chapel
With 13 years of experience in property management, Anna is committed to overseeing the effective management of residential communities. As a Community Manager of Inspire Briar Chapel, Anna manages property operations, budgeting, and vendor coordination, while building and maintaining positive relationships with residents.
With a strong attention to detail and a commitment to high standards, Anna is dedicated to both the daily management and long-term success of the community.
In her free time, Anna enjoys spending time with family, cooking, and discovering new music.
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2334 South 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403, 910-705-3925
Please call our office or email leads@inspirebyliberty.com with any questions.
INSPIRE® By Liberty is a division of Liberty Senior Living. Our in-house team oversees every phase of development, from land acquisition and entitlements to site planning and design to construction and opening. Together, we create communities that improve the senior landscape.
