Blake Ray Named Executive Director of Renaissance Marquis in Rome, Ga., a Premier Retirement Village

ROME, Ga. (April 9, 2017) – Blake Ray has been named the executive director of Renaissance Marquis, a premier retirement village serving the Rome, Ga. community.

In 2015, Ray began an 18-month administrator in training program at Renaissance Marquis. The intensive training program transitioned him through each department as he trained with each department head to prepare him for the inner workings of the senior care industry.

Prior to his administrator in training program, Ray served as the special projects coordinator at Renaissance Marquis’ management company, Legacy Senior Living.

Ray is a native of Cleveland, Tenn., and attended Lee University, where he graduated with a double major in accounting and psychology. He and his wife, Kelli, currently live in Cartersville, Ga.

“The senior living industry has been my calling from a young age. Over the past 2 years at Renaissance Marquis, the residents, team members and family members have become my second family. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve in the position of executive director, as I continue to honor, respect, and care for our residents,” Ray said.

“I am excited as Blake continues to grow in this industry. He has a unique passion for senior care and is a dedicated leader. He is passionate and driven to lead our team as they deliver the highest-level care and services for our residents,” said Bryan Cook, COO of Legacy Senior Living, management company of Renaissance Marquis.

About Renaissance Marquis

Situated on 11 beautiful acres at 3126 Cedartown Hwy SW, Renaissance Marquis is an assisted living and personal care home in Rome, Ga., that offers independent living, assisted living and Alzheimer’s care services in a safe, attentive, homelike atmosphere. The facility, which is conveniently accessible to all points in Northwest Georgia, is committed to serving the greatest generation with honor, respect, faith and integrity. More information is available at renaissancemarquis.com or by calling (706) 295-0014.

Renaissance Marquis is part of a family of senior living communities throughout the Southeast owned and/or operated by Legacy Senior Living 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 legacysl.net.