Our Team

James Gray serves as Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The Aspenwood Company. He also founded Bridgewood Property Company in 2002 and serves as the company’s president. His role encompasses strategic, financial, and marketing operations for the company’s multiple properties.

Heather brings over 20 years of experience in operations, sales, compliance, and marketing in senior healthcare services. Under her leadership as President, Heather provides oversight of daily operations encompassing strategic, financial, operational, sales and marketing aspects of the company’s multiple properties. Previously, Heather held the position of Chief Operating Officer and VP Sales for Morning Pointe Senior Living which owned and operated 37 senior living communities.

Eric brings over 12 years of sales experience in the senior housing industry, holding leadership roles at such companies as Benchmark Senior Living and Allegro Senior Living. As SVP of Sales, Eric oversees the management of all sales and marketing functions of all senior living communities under Aspenwood’s management. A strong believer in the Prospect Centered Selling (PCS) methodology of sales, Eric and his teams have used PCS to accomplish consistent positive sales outcomes. He holds MBAs from Cornell University and Queen’s University (Canada).

Gwen has been a registered nurse for twenty-eight years. In those years she has worked in the home health and hospital settings, but in the last eighteen years, she has held a variety of leadership positions in Assisted Living. She is a board-certified gerontological nurse along with being certified in Assisted Living. She completed her MBA with a focus in Healthcare Management.

With an extensive background previously serving as Senior Regional Director of Sales and Regional Director of Operations for privately held and publicly traded seniors housing organizations, Anna influences teams to become high performers by developing talent, empowering associates, and putting resident satisfaction at the center of personnel and business decisions. Anna’s impressive sales experience brings a strong alliance to the overall operational success of the communities she oversees.

Victor serves as the VP of Plant Operations and brings a diverse background to the Aspenwood team. Previously, he worked in the hospitality industry for more than 12 years in various management roles for prestigious resorts around the southern Caribbean. His previous experience also includes new home development where he served as both a Contractor and SubContractor.

With over a decade of professional marketing and branding experience, Justin enjoys focusing his talents on senior living. He contributes a high level of communications strategy, with a focus on bringing to life the remarkable lifestyle of residents.

Valerie Zisman serves as the Controller working with the Chief Financial Officer and the accounting team. She has worked in oil and gas, public works, and has recently moved into senior housing. Valerie received a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Florida and after teaching for more than 12 years, attended the University of Houston and completed the Certificate in Accounting Program.

A proven leader in the senior living industry for over 28 years, Joel provides operational leadership for The Aspenwood Company’s line of luxury communities. He attended Baylor University where he received a Bachelor of Music degree in Vocal Performance. Following Baylor, he felt senior living was a natural fit, for he had always had a distinct fondness for “seasoned” folks. He stays close to his love of music by sharing his talent regularly with residents.

Kimberly is passionate about working in senior living and providing leadership and human resources support to community associates who in return provide the best care to our residents. Prior to the Aspenwood Team, Kimberly worked in various Human Resources roles in top luxury resorts and hotels.