Leadership
Tom Rockenbach
Executive Director
trockenbach@carlyleplace.org
Tom Rockenbach’s career in senior care spans more than two decades. Rockenbach received a bachelor’s degree in Finance and a certificate in Gerontology from Brigham Young University in 1985.
He began his career at Philadelphia Presbyterian Homes, and later joined Presbyterian SeniorCare as vice president of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC) while providing oversight for the development and opening of Longwood at Oakmont, a full service CCRC in Pittsburgh. He relocated to Georgia to serve as Chief Operating Officer with Presbyterian Homes of Georgia and then as executive director at Carlyle Place. In addition to his work with CCRCs, Rockenbach served as a Township Supervisor in Pittsburgh and was appointed to the Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers Training Commission by the state’s then-Governor, Tom Ridge. He served in this position from 1999 to 2001.
He has been active in the Pennsylvania Association of Non-profit Homes for the Aging (PANPHA), the Aging Services of Georgia, (formerly Georgia Association of Homes and Services for the Aging –GAHSA), where he was chair of the Public Policy Committee for seven years, and as the chair of the GAHSA Board in 2007 and 2008. He has also served on the National Aging Association AAHSA as a member of the House of Delegates.
Currently, he is a member of the Aging Services of Georgia board, secretary to the Meals on Wheels Macon Bibb County board, a board member of the Wesleyan Academy for Life Long Learning, and one of the three Aging Services of Georgia members to serve on the national Leading Age Public Policy Congress.
Debra K. Morgan
Director of Health Services
dmorgan@carlyleplace.org
Debra joined the Carlyle Place community in August 2006, bringing with her more than 25 years of experience in Long Term Care. She is a member of the American College of Health Care Administrators where she received her professional certification in 1997.
As a licensed administrator, Debra’s duties include oversight of the daily operations of Carlyle Place’s Assisted Living Center, the Memory Care Center, the Wellness Clinic, and the Skilled Nursing Center. Debra currently serves on the Carlyle Place Safety and Security Committee, the Health and Wellness Committee and is the chairperson of the Health Maintenance Committee and the Quality Assurance Committee.
Mark Johnston
Director of Facility Services
mjohnston@carlyleplace.org
Mark is a native of Macon with more than 19 years of experience in facility support services in the Health Care industry. Since joining the Carlyle Place community in 2007, he has served as the staff liaison on the Buildings and Grounds, Safety and Security and the Go Green Committee.
He is a member of the National Fire Protection Association and the National Association of Certified Home Inspectors. He was also a volunteer for Hospice and was selected Volunteer of the year in 2002. Mark currently oversees maintenance, in house security, housekeeping, and landscaping. He is also responsible for the implementation of safety programs throughout the community.
Mary Golden
Director of Resident Life
MGolden@carlyleplace.org
Mary holds a master’s degree in Family Service Management and has more than ten years of experience in Resident Housing Service Management. She served as an adjunct professor of psychology at Mercer University’s Tift College School of Education.
She also was a volunteer with the Bibb County Senior Citizens Center for five years and has been instrumental in developing community outreach opportunities for Carlyle Place Residents. Mary contributes much to the lives of residents by managing the fitness and wellness programs, social events, transportation services, and salon and massage therapy services. She is always available to assist residents and serves as a liaison between residents and the staff at Carlyle Place.
Mary also serves as a staff liaison on the Resident Advisory Council, Programming Committee, Library Committee, Health and Wellness Committee, Welcoming Committee, and was instrumental in forming the Interfaith and Go Green Committees and serves on those committees as well. She is a member of the Health Maintenance Committee and Quality Assurance Committee. Mary is an active member of the Gerontological Society of America and the National Association of Activity Professionals.
Kimberly McGinnis
Director of Marketing
kmcginnis@carlyleplace.org
Kimberly holds a master’s degree in Family Studies and began her marketing career at Carlyle Place in 1998, during the pre-construction sales phase. She is recognized as a Certified Marketing Professional within the Long Term Care Housing Industry.
In addition, she is a Board Member with the Georgia Institute on Aging, the educational arm of the Georgia Association of the Homes and Services for the Aging. Kimberly is also a Charter Member of the Uptown Rotary Club and serves as the chairperson for the Public Relations Committee. She also serves on the Carlyle Place Welcoming Committee, Health Maintenance Committee and Quality Assurance Committee.
Her credentials, her industry experience and her positive attitude are clear assets when assisting prospective residents and their families in the decision-making process.
Connie Jones
Director of Financial Services
cjones@carlyleplace.org
Connie Jones, a certified public accountant and native of Macon, joined Carlyle Place in February 2010. Before joining Carlyle Place, she served more than 10 years as the Director of Compliance/Internal Audit Manager at Wesleyan College, Macon. Her career as a budget manager, controller, audit manager and accountant spans more than 25 years of service in higher education and the insurance industry. Connie is a long-time volunteer at Macon Little Theatre and a member of the American Society of CPAs and the Georgia Society of CPAs.
Rich Bairhalter
Director of Dining Services
rbairhalter@carlyleplace.org