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William Small, Jr., President and CEO of the Fountainview Companies, Inc. and its health care company, Fountainview, Inc., where he has done extensive research on appropriate care and facility design for people with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. This research led to the development of The Fountainview Center for Alzheimer’s disease. This 120-bed center was the
First long term care community in Georgia developed exclusively for individuals with early, mid and late stage Alzheimer’s’ Disease. Mr. Small is frequently consulted on issues regarding Alzheimer’s care and design and has guest lectured of the American Society on Aging, the American Health Care Association, Atlanta Regional Commission and the Alzheimer’s Association. He has served as the chair of the Atlanta Chapter’s Public Policy Committee and chaired the chapter’s Memory Walk from 1995-1997. He is on the Georgia Chapters Board of Governors, where he also chairs the chapters Programs and Services Advisory Committee and served as Statewide Chair for Memory Walk 2004-2005. He served as the President of the Board of Directors of the Joseph B. Whitehead Boys and Girls Club, Director of the Fourth Street Foundation and worked with Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta. He has served as a Member at Large on the Executive Counsel for the Galloway Schools Parent Association: he coaches Youth Baseball and Basketball for the Northridge Youth Organization (NYO). He is a graduate of Lakeside High School and attended the University of Georgia. He has one son

Wade Higgins, COO a native of North Carolina and 1967 graduate of North Carolina State University with a BS in Textile Engineering. Joined Hercules Incorporated, a fortune 500 Chemical Company in 1967 as a research engineer for development of Olefin synthetic fiber products for floor covering, home furnishings, apparel, automotive and various industrial applications: which included medical and healthcare markets. Job experience over this time included Research Scientist, Marketing Director, Sales Director and worldwide market development of products for the hygiene and medical markets. Retired in 1997 and joined SunSuites Extended Stay Hotels as Director of Development, responsible for development and construction of new properties. From 1997 to 1999 properties were successfully developed, constructed and opened in 5 states. Joined the Fountain Companies, the parent company for the Fountainview Center, 1999; becoming Chief Operation Officer in 2007 and serving in this role currently. Presently a resident of Lawrenceville GA. with my loving wife of 46 years, Mary where we enjoy close proximity to our children (2) and grandchildren (3).

Rowland Cocks, CFO, Chief Financial Officer for the Fountain Companies, Inc. He is responsible for managing the financial affairs f the Real Estate Investment Company and The Fountainview Center. He is a graduate of Bob Jones University; hold his B.S. in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant. Rowland has been a long time Atlanta resident. Previous careers he held positions with major corporations as chief CFO, Vice President of Finance, Regional Controller and Senior Auditor. He has served on the Board of Directors for Leading the Way, Geronimo Funds, Family Resource Network and the Vivian Bilby Noble Foundation.

Linda Kimball, LNHA, Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of The Fountainview Center. She is licensed as an Administrator by the State of Georgia and has 35 plus years in the long term care industry. She has been with the “Fountainview Family” for 20 years. She served as a Senior Administrator and Administrator with a large nursing home chain based out of Atlanta and North Carolina. She is along standing member of the American College of Heath Care a Administrators, served as the Secretary/Treasurer of Metro Atlanta Council and Vice President of West Central Council of the Georgia Health Care Association, in addition has served on the Regulator, Quality, Education and Conference, and Membership Service Committees of the Georgia Health Care association. She was named Volunteer of the Year for the American Heart Association and volunteers at the Atlanta Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She served as a Board Member for the Coosa Valley Ombudsman. Linda is a life Georgia resident, a graduate of Forest Park High School, attended University of West Georgia School of Business, Marietta Tech School of Business Management and Kennesaw State University school of Paralegals. She has four children and 14 grandchildren and 1 great grand child.

Kim Barker, BA, MBA, LNHA, Assistant Director and Director of Financial Services at 
The Fountainview Center. She is licensed Nursing Home Administrator by the State of
Georgia.  She has served in health care for over 10 years. She earned her Bachelors in Business Administration and holds an MBA in Finance and Accounting. Kim has been employed with
The Fountainview Center for 3 years. Kim held Executive Director and Assistant Executive
Director positions in several long term care centers in Atlanta before coming Fountainview.
Kim has one son.