Rebecca Mills has over 15 years of experience in the senior living industry. An East Tennessee native, Rebecca was raised in Kingsport, Tenn. Her mother was the director of nursing at a local nursing home, which is where Mills initially discovered her passion for working with seniors. She attended East Tennessee State University, and earned a degree in health care administration. Prior to joining The Pointe at Lifespring community, she held the executive director role for a skilled nursing home for 14 years. She has also served as the activity and social service director for a senior living community.

Julie Sharp is our director of Sales and Marketing here at The Pointe at Lifespring. Julie brings more than 18 years of marketing and sales experience to this position, including five years in the health care industry. A passionate, motivated individual who is eager to make a difference in every life she touches.

She has served on the board of directors for the Halls Community, has volunteered for Alzheimer’s Tennessee and is a member of Akima in Knoxville, as well as an active member of Fellowship Church in Knoxville. However, her favorite role is being a mother. Her favorite people call her “Momma Jules”! She has two children who live in the area, both of whom are happily married. Julie is an enthusiastic traveler, fun-seeker, cheerleader, lake-lover and Volunteer who yells, “Go, Vols!” louder than anyone in Neyland Stadium!

Lisa Conner-Crisp joined Integral Senior Living in May of 2019 as our Resident Care director. She began her career in the medical field in 1995 as an in-home certified nurse assistant (CNA). Lisa’s love for the senior population continued to grow as she was able to use her skills to serve others. She has worked as an activity assistant, an activity director, a CNA II and medication assistant all in North Carolina. In May of 2010, she finished college and was pinned as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). Lisa moved to Knoxville in September 2010 and worked for the next eight and a half years as a Memory Care director.

Lisa is married to Mark and they have six children and eight grandchildren. Number nine’s arrival is expected in March 2021. Lisa is a Christian and her faith in God is a very important part of her life. She also enjoys playing the piano, reading, crocheting and spending quality time with her family.

Melissa Wynn joined Integral Senior Living in August 2018 as a certified nursing assistant, and now serves as business office director. Melissa spent the past five years as a CNA, but has 20 years of previous experience in office administration and human resources. Melissa has been married to her husband, Phillip, for 27 years and says that, to her, he is the glue that holds everything together. Melissa has two wonderful daughters, Megan and Kristen, and has one granddaughter named Hayden, whom she loves to spoil. Melissa loves caring for seniors, and her daily goal is to share a smile with everyone she meets. She is a Christian and enjoys sharing her love for Jesus. Her favorite word is “BELIEVE,” and if given the opportunity, she would be glad to tell you the story behind it.

Jonathan Martin joins our team at The Pointe at Lifespring with years of dementia experience, and a passion for the hurting. With nursing degrees and fine arts degrees, he makes a wonderful asset as our Generations program director.

He is a father of three wonderful kids and the caretaker of too few animals. His passions include anything outdoors, laughing with his wonderful wife and working with tools from a time lost to many. Outside of work, you can find Jonathan and his family wandering through the mountains of East Tennessee or seeking out new and innovative ways to address the devastating effects that dementia has affected our lives.

Jonathan says, “There are three things in my life that have given me ultimate purpose. The moment I said “I do,” the moment I held my child’s little hand for the first time and the moment I walked hand in hand with a little lady suffering from dementia.”

Ashley Kerr was born and raised in Maryville, Tennessee, and has always known that she wanted to find a way to connect with and help others for a living. After completing her degree in therapeutic recreation at the University of Tennessee, she discovered her love for the senior population. Ashley understands the importance of establishing a sincere connection with each resident based on their specific needs and interests. She loves hearing their stories and finding new and fun ways to shine a light on who they are.

Ashley lives in Maryville with her dog, Rufus. She loves being outdoors, traveling and singing along to every song on the radio.

Steven Newman brings to The Pointe at Lifespring more than 11 years’ experience in building maintenance and HVAC, and a love for helping people. He is servant-minded, has been a volunteer firefighter for the last 10 years and enjoys giving back to his community.

When he is not working, Steven loves spending time with his family. He has a new precious baby girl named Presley, whom he adores! Steven’s favorite quote is “Do what you love and you will never work a day in your life!”

Vicky Edmonds joined The Pointe at Lifespring team in January 2018 as the concierge. She is a graduate of Gibbs High School and currently resides in Corryton with her family. Vicky has worked in the health care industry for the past 23 years. She started as a CNA at Hillcrest, and after three years, she went into the admissions office. After moving to Amedisys, she worked for 13 years as a business office specialist. Vicky is passionate about working with seniors and loves to interact with people. Vicky and her husband, Kenny, have been married for 42 years. They have a daughter, Tiffany, and a grandson, Brayden, who is the apple of their eye. Vicky enjoys watching UT Football (GO, VOLS!!) and taking trips to the beach with her family and friends. She is active in her church, Bethel Baptist, where she serves as youth director. She also sings in the church choir and assists with coordinating the Women’s Retreats.