T. Sanford Giemza Named Executive Director of Legacy Village at Plantation Manor in Thomasville, Ga.

Brings years of experience and professionalism to the premier assisted living, Alzheimer’s and memory care facility serving Thomas County

THOMASVILLE, Ga. (January 26, 2016) – T. Sanford Giemza has been named executive director of Legacy Village at Plantation Manor, a premier assisted living community providing Alzheimer’s and memory care services in Thomasville, Ga. and the greater Thomas County area.

Prior to her appointment, Giemza served as executive director of the Thomasville Area Board of Realtors, and was a contributing writer for Thomasville Magazine.

She has held numerous leadership and management positions in the Thomasville area, including director of marketing and public relations at Winnstead Plantation & Nature Preserve; community education manager at Horizon Healthcare for John D. Archbold Memorial Hospital's Northside; and business development manager at Flowers Nissan, where she was named Employee of the Quarter multiple times.

“Sanford has built a reputation as a natural leader who knows how to manage relationships and high standards effectively,” said Bryan Cook, senior vice president of Legacy Senior Services, operator of Legacy Village at Plantation Manor. “In a modern caregiving community like Legacy Village, Sanford knows how to create an atmosphere of professionalism and compassion. We know our residents and their loved ones will be pleased interacting with Sanford on a day-to-day basis as she leads the team of committed caregivers at Legacy Village at Plantation Manor.”

After nearly 10 years of service in the U.S. Army, Giemza was honorably discharged in 2006 and is a Life Time Member of Brevard Veterans Council.

For two years, in 2010 and 2011, she received the Thomasville Kiwanis Club’s President’s Award. She has also been active in leadership in the Women’s Forum of Thomasville-Thomas County, Thomasville and Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, Thomasville Family Connections, and Thomasville Landmarks.

She received her bachelor’s degree from Warner Southern Christian College.

About Legacy Village at Plantation Manor

Situated on a beautiful tree-lined street at 220 Park Ave., Legacy Village at Plantation Manor is a personal care home in Thomasville, Ga., that offers assisted living type services and Alzheimer’s care services in a safe, attentive, homelike atmosphere. The facility, which is a short drive from Valdosta, Ga., and Tallahassee and Bradfordville, Fla., is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at legacythomasville.net or by calling (229) 227-0880.

Legacy Village at Plantation Manor is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the Southeast owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Services, LLC, of Cleveland, Tenn. The parent company specializes in offering independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer’s care services. It was founded in 2002 by Barry Ray and Bryan Cook, senior living industry veterans. More information is available at legacyss.com.

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