leadership

Meet the Leaders of Hermitage Deep Run

Take a minute to meet our dedicated team of experienced leaders at our welcoming retirement community in Richmond, VA. They provide the foundation for the service excellence you expect from a not-for-profit Pinnacle Living Community. They’re here to empower individuals with choices in purposeful living built on our values of culture, stewardship, partnership, diversity, hospitality and quality.

Shaneika
Darrell
Resident Care Director

Shaneika has been a Licensed Practical Nurse for almost 15 years with a career spanning over 25 years in Healthcare Management. Shaneika’s unparalleled commitment to customer service, and her deep understanding of hospitality is what she enjoys the most about being a nurse. She holds a bachelor’s in healthcare administration. She was born in South America (Guyana) and has one son who lives in New York working in cybersecurity at Rockefeller Center. Shaneika enjoys traveling to different Islands with her partner trying different foods. One of Shaneika's core values is leading by example. She firmly believes in setting the standard for excellence and fostering a culture of compassion, respect, and genuine care. Her dedication to keeping family members well-informed and involved in their loved ones' care journey is a testament to her commitment to transparency and open communication with the core values of Pinnacle Living.

Robert
“RW” Pleasants
Director of Buildings and Grounds

RW has years of experience in virtually every aspect of construction, including carpeting, drywall, insulation and painting trades. He started in assisted living communities about 12 years ago and he is currently oversees our Laundry, Housekeeping, Transportation and Maintenance departments. RW loves his job, residents, and families. When they are not working, RW and his fiancée, Kristen, enjoy yard work and the beach.

Jeffrey
Leonard
Director of Dining Services

Jeff has been in the food service industry for over 40 years. He went to Johnson & Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island and got his bachelor’s in culinary art & hotel Management. He has been a Certified Executive Chef with the American Culinary Federation for many years. In addition, he has a teaching license from the University of Pittsburgh. Jeff has worked across the U.S. in hotels, country clubs, cruise ships and universities, in addition to serving 6 presidents and 2 vice presidents! More recently, Jeff has found his niche in retirement communities for the last 16 years. Outside of work, Jeff enjoys riding his motorcycle and playing golf.

Laura
Gadsby
Business Office Manager at Hermitage Deep Run

Laura has served in this role through the various ownership changes for over 13 years! She handles all the residents’ accounts, payroll, accounting functions as well as Human Resources. Laura and her husband have been married for 42 years and have two grown daughters who are also local to Richmond. Since her father passed away from complications from dementia in 2008, she loves helping the residents and their families in any capacity that she can. On her time off Laura enjoys walking, knitting and doing puzzles.

Lisa
Mullen
Director of Pathways to Wellness at Hermitage Deep Run

Lisa is an Activity Director Certified (ADC) by the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners with nearly twenty years of experience. She is passionate about connecting residents with joyful and fulfilling experiences and feels enormous pride and humility in her work with residents, families, team members and the greater community. Lisa is the daughter of a United Methodist minister and feels a special connection to the mission and values of Pinnacle Living. Lisa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree, cum laude, from Virginia Commonwealth University. She has two adult daughters and enjoys her husband’s good cooking, jigsaw puzzles, reading and yardwork.

Andrew
Powers
Manager Recreational Therapy of Memory Care

Andrew is a Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialist (CTRS). He attended Virginia Wesleyan University where he was a track and cross-country captain. Andrew is in charge of designing and implementing engagement and other programs for our Memory Support cottage. Since joining the Deep Run team in February, Andrew has enjoyed getting to know the residents, families and team members. During off hours, Andrew enjoys personal fitness, cooking and being outdoors.